A PRONASA lecture includes a dynamic power point presentation, videos, display boards, narcotic display cases, as well as handouts with resource information. The lesson plan covers the identification, symptoms and physical effects of substance abuse. Featured are alcohol, tobacco, the most commonly abused drugs (Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin and Methamphetamine), rave parties and club drugs (Ketamine, Ecstasy, Rohypnol and GHB). There also is a separate steroids component geared toward student athletes and coaches. All of our programs are delivered by veteran law enforcement agents and include their commentary and a question-and-answer session.

Each PRONASA lecture includes four aspects:

• First, the PRONASA speaker will identify the illegal drugs that are available in your community as well as everyday household products that are used to achieve the same “high."
• Second, the lecturer explains the delivery system for each drug and its associated paraphernalia.
• Third, the speaker educates the attendees on the objective symptomatology and harm illegal drugs cause.
• Fourth, the speaker will identify community resources that are available to assist families dealing with a drug user. (Representatives from these organizations are present at each PRONASA lecture.)

PRONASA
Yearly rate of presentations*

1. California School Nurses Organization-Journey to Health

January 23-26, 2008 Town & Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego

1. Education Alliance Organization-Ready to Learn

October 19-22, 2008 Town & Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego

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Drugs in School

Effect in the Workplace

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