Student Leaders Unite at the Student Leadership Services Annual Conference
Teens from Students Leading Students mentor groups will gather on March 14-15, 2026, for workshops and team building.
February 18, 2026
Considering the risk and protective factors influencing the initial drug and alcohol use is crucial.
Risk factors, which elevate the chances of substance use, include issues such as:
Protective factors, which decrease the likelihood of substance use or mitigate the impact of risk factors, include:
Coping skills and mindfulness training benefit the physical and mental health of school-age children ages 6 to 12. According to Harvard Health Publishing, benefits include:
In school substance abuse prevention programs, such as therapeutic yoga and “Wellness Days” aims to:
Teens from Students Leading Students mentor groups will gather on March 14-15, 2026, for workshops and team building.
The executive director of the nonprofit organization Student Leadership Services discusses its new partnership with the Jamie Daniels Foundation — and how it empowers adolescents to say ‘no’ to risky behaviors.
Matthew Peyser passed away from substance use disorder in July 2017. His parents keep his memory alive through an annual event.