Drug awareness exercises

Wendi Tashlikowich

Times Contributor    

 

Sharon Blanchard and the family school resource councilors with Golden Hills Drug and Alcohol program were at Brentwood Elementary on May 28. This program has been running through GHSD for 10 years and is brought to the schools to introduce awareness and information surrounding drugs and alcohol. 

“The younger kids are taught right from the start how to say no,” explains Blanchard.  

All grade levels are involved and learn age appropriate curriculum. Grade 5 and Grade 6 students from Hussar and Standard were invited to participate in the May 28 activities, which included ‘Smokies Cafe.’ 

The students are actually shown the ingredients that are contained in cigarettes, and take turns wearing the drunk goggles. 

The students put on glasses that simulate having the blood alcohol level of .06 all the way to .15 and are made to walk in a straight line, or operate a remote car on a designated path.  

There were seven stations that the students rotated through, all pertaining to the harmful effects these substances can have on you.  

Organizers hope the experience will leave the students well educated on the subject and leave them in the best possible position to make the right decision when the time presents itself.