What Are They?

Discussions on drug use, facilitated by a student or member of an existing community group.

Purpose

• To discuss drug use with peers in a safe environment.
• To empower youth to make their own decisions about drug use.

Topics discussed

• Getting information on drugs.
• Weighing the information.
• Using the information to help self and others.

Assumptions

• Each person is an expert on their own life, so everyone in the group is a knowledge equal.
• All people will use drugs (including over the counter, prescription, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, illegal drugs, etc.).
• Young people have information and skills to make informed decisions about drugs.
• Informed decision making can reduce potential risks associated with drugs.