Prevention In Action: Student Intervention Reintegration Program (SIRP) (HHS Region 1)

Middle and high-school years pose a risk for youth as they make decisions around substance use. Research has shown that most adults that have a substance use disorder began using substances during their teen and young adult years making it important to intervene early and where possible prevent substance use. In 2023, according to the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS), 32 percent of high school youth reported using marijuana at least once in their lifetime, while 19 percent indicated using marijuana within 30 days of the survey.  Furthermore, 27 percent of youth report consuming their first alcoholic drink before the age of 13. Additionally, 36 percent of those that consumed alcohol in the past 30 days reported engaging in risky alcohol use, defined as consuming at least five alcoholic drinks on one occasion.  This data shows that youth are using/misusing alcohol and drugs.  The Student Intervention Reintegration Program (SIRP) is for indicated populations who have demonstrated use with alcohol and/or drugs helps in the reduction of use/misuse and changes attitudes, behaviors and perception of risk and harm around substances.

In this training, you will learn about the benefits of the Student Intervention Reintegration Program, its successes, and how this program can be used in collaboration with screening brief intervention and referral to treatment. Participants will learn about the evidence-based curriculum used in the SIRP program, Prime for Life. You’ll leave this training with a better understanding of this innovative program and if it will be a good fit for you and your practice.

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