CROSSROADS: Partners in Drug Abuse Prevention

 Marijuana ◦ 8 th grade 12.5%, ◦ 10 th grade 28.8% ◦ 12 th grade 36.4%  11.4% of 2011 seniors reported using K2/Spice  Alcohol Been Drunk ◦ 8 th grade 26.9%, 10.5% ◦ 10 th grade 49.8% 28.8% ◦ 12 th grade 63.5% 42.2%

 Marijuana ◦ 8 th grade 7.2% ◦ 10 th grade 17.6% ◦ 12 th grade 22.6%  Alcohol Been Drunk ◦ 8 th grade 12.7% 4.4% ◦ 10 th grade 27.2% 13.7% ◦ 12 th grade 40.0% 25.0%

 Positive social norms  Beliefs about consequences  Making good decisions  Resisting pressure  Goal-setting  Healthy commitments  Accurate knowledge about drugs

 Multiple resources available  Interactive, engaging  Relevant content  Multiple peer-leadership options  Adaptable ◦ Full program to single activities ◦ Settings ◦ Audience

New Hanover County—free materials, training  New Hanover County Schools  Education-focused non-profits  Others Surrounding Areas  For purchase at significant discounts  Free training All Others  Purchase

 Websitewww.crossroadsprevention.comwww.crossroadsprevention.com   Phone(910) or Toll-Free at Coordinator: Diane Edwards—