Friendly PEERsuasion

Friendly PEERsuasion is a nationally recognized substance abuse prevention program in which middle school girls learn decision-making, assertiveness, and communication skills, which include practicing how to walk away from situations where they feel pressured to use alcohol, tobacco, household chemicals, and other drugs. Through games, group discussions, and role plays, girls learn about the short-term and long-term effects of substance abuse, begin to recognize the media and peer pressure to use drugs, and discover healthy ways to manage stress.