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Factors in Focus

Students will identify their personal risk factors and protective factors related to substance use and collaboratively develop strategies to stay substance-free by creating an individualized action plan.

This lesson builds self-awareness of influences on students’ choices, empowers them to recognize protective supports, and equips them with practical strategies for healthy decision-making.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Risk vs. Shield

7 minutes

Step 3

Personal Radar Reflection

8 minutes

Step 4

Strategy Brainstorm Discussion

7 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Action Plan

3 minutes

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Risk vs. Protective Factors

What Are Risk Factors?

What Are Protective Factors?

Risk vs. Protective: Examples

Reflect on Your Personal Radar

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Risk Radar

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