iCARE
The iDECIDE development and evaluation team is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new caregiver-facing program, iCARE! iCARE (Caregivers Advancing Resilience and Empowerment) is designed to complement the iDECIDE curriculum and support caregivers in navigating adolescent substance use. Providing caregivers with science-based knowledge and evidence-based skills, iCARE empowers caregivers to be science-informed and effectively communicate with youth about substance use while setting boundaries and prioritizing wellness. iCARE encourages caregivers to create a supportive and nurturing environment that allows youth to make decisions that align with their core values and wellness goals. Delivered through a series of videos, iCARE covers various topics, including the neurobiology of substance use and addiction, industry tactics and how to combat these tactics with health and media literacy, risk and protective factors for substance use, and effective communication skills and strategies.
iCARE will be available through schools across Massachusetts early January 2025!