1. Video: What are the FACTS risk factors?

Optional discussion prompts:

● Out of all the risk factors that exist, is there one that dominates all others?
● Which one do you think predicts addiction more than the others?
● Which one of the F.A.C.T.S. have you control over or can you influence?

2. Personal risk and protective factors assessment:

Below is a check-list with risk and protective factors. Students can complete the checklist individually and without sharing first.
Should they feel comfortable sharing, they can discuss in pairs or even as a group. They should check factors that apply to them
(entries for risk factors and protective factors in respective rows do not correspond, they are named in a random order)

RISK FACTORS ✔️ PROTECTIVE FACTORS ✔️

Individual Behavioral disengagement coping
(tendency of students to give in or reduce their efforts Positive physical development
in difficult situations)

Negative emotionality Conduct disorder (Students Emotional self-regulation

with conduct disorder have a difficult time following
rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way. This
can include: Ignoring the rights and feelings of other
people, being hostile or violent, lying or manipulating
people)
 Favorable attitudes toward drugs High self-esteem

Rebelliousness Good coping skills and problem-solving skills

Early substance use Engagement and connections in two or more of the

following contexts:

● at school
Antisocial behavior
● with peers
● in athletics
● Employment
● Religion
● culture

Family Substance use among parents

Family provides structure, limits, rules, monitoring, and
predictability

Lack of adult supervision

Supportive relationships with family members

Poor attachment with parents Clear expectations for behavior and values
 School failure
School, Presence of mentors and support for development of
Peers, skills and interests
Community

Low commitment to school Opportunities for engagement within school and

community

Associating with substance- using peers Positive norms

Not college bound Clear expectations for behavior

Aggression toward peers Physical and psychological safety

Norms (e.g. advertising) favorable toward alcohol use

Accessibility/ availability
3. And now?

● Talk with a trusted adult

● Individuals are also encouraged to meet with a GP (Hausarzt) to confidentially discuss any health concerns and support
options.
● Anything shared with counselors at FIS is treated confidentially; the exception to that, (when confidentiality may need to be
breached), is when there is a possibility of harm to the student or others.

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