When we start early and work collaboratively — using proven prevention practices — we can get ahead of the risk factors that make people susceptible to addiction. Backed by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and Emory Healthcare experts, the Addiction Alliance of Georgia offers addiction prevention services to help keep people, families and communities healthy and strong.
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Addiction is Preventable
Preventing addiction, collaboratively
Effective addiction prevention requires working across many disciplines and areas of influence. At the Addiction Alliance of Georgia, our holistic model for addiction prevention empowers individuals, families and communities with tools, training and resources to better care for themselves and each other.
Ongoing Support and Consultation
Ensures program efficacy with organizational assessments, prevention planning, student surveys, education and early intervention.
Tailored Solutions
Address the specific needs of schools and organizations with adaptable and evidence-based curricula.
Staff Training
Includes opportunities and resources for professional development, program implementation and coaching.
Youth Education
Provides intensive educational and peer leadership programming led by addiction specialists who work alongside students.
Effective Prevention Starts Early
When we educate children on the risks of addiction early in their lives, we equip them with knowledge, behaviors and tactics they can use to protect themselves from drug and alcohol use. At the Addiction Alliance of Georgia, many of our addiction prevention programs are for youth and K-12 schools, with solutions for alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention as well as: Mental health promotion, Student success, and Violence prevention.
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K-12, Where Addiction Education Begins
We’re currently piloting a school-based prevention program at South Atlanta High School. Leveraging the whole-school model, Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR), the program helps schools meet students' academic, social and emotional needs so they are equipped to avoid problems with addiction.
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Your Addiction Prevention Education Partner
If you work with young people, you know the power of hands-on learning. At the Addiction Alliance of Georgia, we work directly with schools to help students develop skills for navigating the pressures that can lead to drug and alcohol use disorders.
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We want to empower healthy and happy communities for everyone. If your school or organization needs support or guidance for preventing addiction, let’s talk.
Email us at aag@emory.edu