COURSE ID: 10520

V-EDM Drugs and Alcohol

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 25, 2026
End Date: May 27, 2027
District: Sheridan County School District #2
Grade Levels: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Provider: SCSD2 - Sheridan Academy

This course delves into the types and effects of drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, steroids, over the counter drugs, marijuana, barbiturates, stimulants, narcotics, and hallucinogens. Students learn about the physiological and psychological effects of drugs, as well as the rules, laws, and regulations surrounding them. The difference between appropriate and inappropriate drug use will also be discussed. In addition, students will learn about coping strategies, healthy behaviors, and refusal skills to help them avoid and prevent substance abuse, as well as available resources where they can seek help.