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28 Sep

Icebreaker: Rock Paper Scissors Extreme

Rock Paper Scissors Extreme This activity is one that was created and introduced to us by some of our Georgia Teen Institute Youth Staff several years ago and has taken off since then! We love it as an icebreaker, a brain break activity and even just as a quick game...
23 Sep

50 Things to Do Besides Drink Alcohol

While many teens and young adults perceive drinking alcohol to be the norm, it’s important for our youth to hear the message that MOST teens actually choose NOT to drink. Unfortunately, even though most youth don’t drink alcohol, it is still “the most commonly used...
17 Sep

Youth Across Georgia are Creating Better Communities for Us All

This past summer, 45 Youth Action Teams (YATs) attended Georgia Teen Institute (GTI). GTI is a leadership and prevention program for youth throughout Georgia that begins with four days of summer training and continues with year-round support. YATs come back to the...
15 Sep

Team Building Activity: Human Knot

Human Knot Many may be familiar with this activity as it is a tried and tested way to encourage your group to work together in close physical proximity to complete a task. Facilitate this activity to create a discussion about trust, leadership, group cooperation,...
10 Sep

Eight Takeaways from the 2015 Georgia School of Addiction Studies

The 9th Annual Georgia School of Addiction Studies was held August 24-28, 2015 in Savannah. This year’s theme, “Addressing Challenges,” represents the current challenges faced by the prevention, treatment and recovery fields in Georgia and speaks to our collective...