Category: Campaigns and Programs

Debunking Myths About THC Impairment

Education about impairment and making safe choices includes addressing common misconceptions about THC impairment and helping students understand the risks.   There is a lot of misinformation, myths, and misconceptions around THC impairment. In this blog, we’ll cover some of these common myths, give factual resources, and cover the importance of creating a well-rounded, hands-on […]

Driving Safety and Education Tools

Set your students up for success by utilizing the full driving safety toolkit available.   Driving safety is an important part of any student or young adult education course. Safety topics can include distracted driving, impairment, drowsy driving, and more. To help students fully understand the risks, it’s necessary to use driving safety and education […]

Addressing Laughter While Using Fatal Vision Goggles

Use laughter with Fatal Vision Goggles as a learning tool to encourage participation and understanding. Incorporating engaging tools like Fatal Vision Impairment Simulation Goggles into educational settings can be a powerful experience. The goggles simulate impairment from alcohol or drugs and are often used to demonstrate the dangers of driving under the influence. But sometimes, […]

Fatal Vision® products export driving safety message from Florida’s Miccosukee Reservation

For the past four years, Highway Safety Specialist Matty Rams has worked tirelessly to promote driving safety to her constituents on Florida’s Miccosukee Reservation. “We’re trying to address [driving safety] problems before they start,” Rams says. To that end, Rams presented information on the topic to students and tribal members in a tag-team audio/slides format […]

6 Drunk Driving Prevention Ideas to Educate Parents

Educating parents is an important part of teaching children safe driving practices.  In our communities today, the fight against drunk driving remains a critical issue, requiring vigilance, education, and preventative strategies. As educators, it’s important not only to inform students but also to engage parents and adults in drunk driving prevention efforts. This blog will […]

How to Use Concussion Goggles in Your Concussion Prevention Program

Take the guesswork out of incorporating this valuable educational tool into your curriculum.  Concussions have emerged as a growing concern in our society, especially among adolescents and young adults. As educators, we have a responsibility to highlight the dangerous consequences concussions can have — but they’re not always easy to illustrate in your concussion prevention […]

What is Crossfading? | Introducing this Emerging Topic in Your Educational Programs

Try one of these approaches when beginning to teach about polydrug use.   As educators, it is essential to stay up-to-date on emerging topics related to drug and alcohol abuse. One such topic that is garnering attention lately is crossfading.  But what is crossfading, and how can you incorporate it into your prevention programs in […]

Drunk Driving Prevention Tips to Share for the Holiday Season

Help educate and inform about drunk driving during this crucial time of year. The holiday season is a time of cheer, joy, and celebration. However, it is also important to acknowledge that this festive time can, unfortunately, mark a rise in drunk driving-related incidents and related car crashes.  As educators and community leaders, you possess […]

Trusted Approaches to Incorporate New Drunk Driving Prevention Ideas Into Your Program

Learn how to update your lessons while keeping students interested and engaged. As a safety educator, finding new and innovative ways to teach about the dangers of drunk driving effectively can be one of the most challenging parts of your job. How do you stress the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol […]

3 Effective Ways to Teach About the Dangers of Polydrug Use

Go beyond the typical lecture with these engaging and hands-on teaching methods. Polydrug use, the act of using drugs or alcohol in combination, is not a new phenomenon. But it is a growing concern among many age groups and can bring with it harmful consequences, including heart palpitations, paranoia, panic attacks, and an increased risk of […]