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Rise Above lessons are based on scientific evidence to help teens live a drug-free life.



Adolescent substance use is highly prevalent.
10.5% of middle school students and 27.5% of high school students reported electronic cigarette use or vaping in 2018
Source: 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey

Rise Above utilizes promising strategies and practices that have been proven effective through rigorous evaluation...
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Provide facts about drugs
and their effects
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Teach and practice specific
social and resistance skills


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Uses interactive methods
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Involves friends, family and community


RISE ABOVE Program
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Social Work
Innovation in Child and Family Wellness Research Group
1000 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284
Email: ubet@vcu.edu
Call: 804-827-0156
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Learn more about how Rise Above helps teens live a drug-free life.
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