In addition to the One Choice Toolkit, IBH offers the following resources for prevention groups interested in integrating the One Choice message and supporting data:
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One Choice videos
“I Am One” Student prevention Videos
Young people may feel they they are “the only one” when they make the healthy decision not to use alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, or other drugs. The RyeACT Youth Action Team in Rye, New York have a message to share with their peers: “We want you to know that you are not alone. Because I Am One... Let’s make One Choice together."
The video below features several prevention groups and coalitions that have integrated the One Choice prevention message into their prevention activities, events and initiatives. They are part of a growing One Choice Community.
The RyeACT Youth Action Team also developed a series of videos sharing the reasons why they make One Choice.
One Choice prevention Videos for teens, Young Adults, and families
North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) has adopted the One Choice initiative in the advocacy and work NCPC does in the California cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista.
One Choice in spanish — Una opción
Also created by NCPC for Spanish-speaking youth and families.
Messages from Teens to Caregivers & Community Members
Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN) created the following youth-led videos where teens directly speak to parents and the community at large about the importance of engaging in youth substance use prevention.
Webinar & Podcasts
"One Choice" Not to Use - Virtual Education on Substance Use Prevention
In June 2023, IBH President and Vice President, Drs. Robert and Caroline DuPont, present One Choice Not to Use to an audience convened by the non-profit Arise & Flourish that educates young people about substance use and addiction.
One Choice Prevention: A Message of Hope and Science
Presented in February 2022, Caroline DuPont, MD and Corinne Shea of the Institute for Behavior and Health (IBH) and Nancy Pasquale of the Rye Action for Children and Teens (RyeACT) presented the One Choice message and supporting data to the Pacific Southwest and Northwest Prevention technology Transfer Centers (PTTCs). Participants were invited to explore the One Choice Toolkit, a free online resource with ideas and resources for integrating the One Choice message into youth-led prevention activities and education materials.
Additional archived webinars are avialable here.
PATHWAYS 2 PREVENTION PODCAST: YOUTH DRUG USE IS NOT INEVITABLE
Hear from IBH President Robert L. DuPont, MD and Vice President Caroline DuPont, MD: Teens and the adults that care about them need to know that the One Choice of no use of any alcohol, nicotine, marijuana or other drugs is a realistic goal and that many teens are already making that choice.
MID-AMERICA PTTC PODCAST: “THE IMPORTANCE OF PROLONGING THE FIRST DRINK"
IBH Vice President Caroline DuPont, MD talks with Steve Miller about her clinical experiences treating patients with substance use disorder and the importance of youth substance use prevention.
SAMHSA’S TALK. THEY HEAR YOU. CAMPAIGN PODCAST, “WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING — PREVENTION WISDOM, AUTHENTICITY, AND EMPOWERMENT”
In this podcast IBH Vice President Caroline DuPont, MD and IBH Executive Director Corinne Shea, MA talk with host Debbie Berndt about the essential roles of parents in youth substance use prevention.
“Prevention Leaders” podcast with Dave Closson
Listen to IBH Vice President Caroline DuPont, MD and One Choice Toolkit Co-Creator Nancy Pasquale talk with prevention leader Dave Closson about the positive One Choice message for prevention.
missouri Education Campaign
The Missouri Department of Mental Health, using SAMHSA funding, launched a One Choice prevention campaign in 2023. Using the One Choice prevention materials, new resources were developed to educate teens and the adults who care about them about the importance of preventing youth substance use across the state. Resources include billboards, radio ads, and social media. Other communities are welcome to use them without attribution to Missouri.
BILLBOARDS
RADIO SPOTS
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN GRAPHICS
Social Media
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Presentation slides & Posters
One Choice Summary Presentation
The Institute for Behavior and Health developed a brief slide deck of the data behind the One Choice Prevention message which includes many of the graphs from the One Choice Prevention Toolkit. We ask that when used, attribution be given to IBH and OneChoicePrevention.org.
The following two posters were presented at the 2024 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit by the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. and RyeACT Coalition.
Implementing the One Choice Message in Your Community: Lessons from the Field
The One Choice 5: A 21st Century Prevention Framework for Parents & Caregivers
Reducing the Future of Addiction Begins with Prevention: One Choice For Health
The following poster was awarded a prize for being a top contribution to the 2022 School-Based Health Care Conference.
Creative Ways to Incorporate the One Choice message: The Power of National Partnerships to Improve Local Prevention
The following poster was presented at the 2022 CADCA National Leadership Forum’s Ideas Fair.
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Support the One Choice prevention initiative of the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with a tax-deductible donation.
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One Choice Print Materials
The following are some of the materials provided in the One Choice Prevention Toolkit, many of which can be customized with your organization/group’s logo. Reach out to OneChoice@ibhinc.org and we’ll be ready to help!
I AM ONE AND I MAKE ONE CHOICE Mosaic Tile CAMPAIGN
RyeACT Coalition, Rye, NY
I Am One and I Make One Choice is a message that was created by youth in RyeACT. It celebrates an individual’s non-use by sharing their personal reasons why they make One Choice. It does not pass judgement on another person’s substance use. Students are invited to take a “tile” and fill out why they make One Choice to be drug free.
Download colored tiles for use in your own One Choice initiatives!
The One Choice mosaic tiles have been adapted for use by many prevention groups and coalitions. Both Youth4Youth and SafeLaunch Healthy Futures participated in the 2022 Buckeye Air Fair and invited elementary school students to share the reason they make One Choice to be drug free.
One Choice Parent Education Tri-Fold
IBH and RyeACT teamed up to create an educational tri-fold for organizations interested in sharing the data behind One Choice with parents and caring adults working with youth. This tri-fold, available in printable and digital formats, can be customized for your needs with local data and your logo:
Reach out to OneChoice@ibhinc.org for assistance in adapting this resource for your local community.
The One Choice 5: Prevention Basics
Five key points that parents and caring adults should understand about prevention:
- Youth Substance Use is NOT Inevitable
- Be Brain Development Savvy
- Be Substance Savvy
- Talk Early and Often
- Act Quickly If You Suspect Substance Use.
Stress-Joy-Social Check-in for Parents & Caregivers
What do you do in moments of stress, joy, and sociability? If these moments always or often include alcohol, marijuana/THC, or other substance use, consider adding some responses that do not include substances to model alternative strategies for your kids.
Facts for Caregivers - The Truth About Youth Substance Use
This one-pager takes on some of the most common challenges for adults when talking about youth substance use prevention.
Youth Resources Handout - #ShowUpForPrevention
This front-and-back handout for youth was developed with a group of high school students with tips about making healthy choices, knowing what to do in a risky situation, and being empowered to enlist caring adults into important conversations to protect their physical and mental health. It includes national resources for support, but can also be customized. Reach out to OneChoice@ibhinc.org for assistance in adapting this resource for your community.
Printable Youth Resources Handout
BACK TO SCHOOL CONVERSATIONS FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
While exciting, the start of a new school year can also be challenging with new teachers, friends, and expectations. Identify ways to support the children and teens in your life: check-in daily, share a meal together, and start conversations. Parents and caregivers: remember, you are role models for your kids and the other young people you care about.
Download and share stickers/social media posts, available in English and Spanish, to help families gear up for the school year with the following key messages:
- Prioritize Safety
- Support Youth Mental Health
- Set Goals and Expectations
- Encourage Healthy Relationships
- Prevent Youth Substance Use
Summer Messaging for All
FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS:
During the summer months, kids have more unstructured time. As parents and caregivers, you can help them find healthy activities to do with their friends and family members. Check out this customizable front-and-back handout for adults who care about kids.
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The summer months can be a time for new opportunities, gaining work experience, forging friendships, and finding time for rest and relaxation. This summer, prioritize your mental health and practice self-care.
One Choice Overview
This 1-page handout works well for youth or adult audiences, giving a brief overview of the One Choice message and supporting data.
One Choice 1-Page Overview
SHATTER THE MYTHS CAMPAIGN
RyeACT Coalition, Rye, NY
Rye Middle School and Rye High School worked together to create a “Shatter the Myths” campaign as part of RyeACT’s participation in NIDA’s National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week.
Alcohol, Marijuana E-Cigarettes, Rx Drugs
PARENTING FOR PREVENTION 101 CAMPAIGN
RyeACT Coalition, Rye, NY
The RyeACT Coalition developed a parent-focused prevention campaign kicked off with a Parent University event. A series of handouts on development from childhood to early adulthood were developed and can be adapted for other prevention group’s parent-focused initiatives.
Download the Parent University handouts by student age:
Childhood Grades K-3 , Middle Childhood Grades 4-5, Pre-Adolescence Grades 6-8, Adolescence Grades 9-11 Early Adulthood Grade 12+
En Español
Support the One Choice prevention initiative of the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with a tax-deductible donation.
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THE ONE CHOICE MERCH STORE IS OPEN!
Support the Institute for Behavior and Health and its One Choice Prevention initiative today with One Choice swag, available in an array of styles and colors:
Archived Webinars
Filmed in March 2021, Robert L. DuPont, MD and Caroline DuPont, MD of the Institute for Behavior and Health (IBH) joined Nancy Pasquale of the Rye Action for Children and Teens (RyeACT) to present the One Choice message in a brief summary webinar for leaders in youth prevention to share with their organizations and communities.
In January 2021, IBH Vice President Caroline DuPont, MD presented the One Choice message and supported data as part of Johnny’s Ambassadors’ Expert Webinar Series for Parents.
In October 2020, the One Choice message was presented to an audience of parents of middle and high school students in the Westchester, NY Speaker Series hosted by KNOW 2 Prevent.
In this webinar developed for the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center in August 2019, Robert L. DuPont, MD and Caroline DuPont, MD present the One Choice message, review the biology of addiction and the “hijacked brain” and underscore the importance of youth prevention.
CADCA invited Robert L. DuPont, MD, Caroline DuPont, MD and Bertha K. Madras, PhD to discuss the research article, “Drug use among youth: National survey data support a common liability” published in Preventative Medicine in 2018. The article found that youth who used cigarettes, marijuana, or alcohol in the past month were more likely to also report using another substance than non-using youth. Read more about the study.