Too Good for Drugs
Too Good for Drugs is an evidence-based substance use prevention program that equips youth with skills proven to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors. The program promotes healthy decision-making, positive social norms, and prosocial connections that strengthen relationships, benefit communities, and support overall well-being.
Through partnerships with Salt Lake County Afterschool Programs and Granite School District, Too Good for Drugs is delivered as a 10-session curriculum, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes. The program serves students in 4th through 8th grade at the following schools:
- West Kearns Elementary
- South Kearns Elementary
- David Gourley Elementary
- Dos Mundos Elementary
- Copper Hills Elementary
- Pleasant Green Elementary
- Magna Elementary
- Kearns Junior High
- Kennedy Junior High
- Matheson Junior High
2024–2025 School Year
During the 2024–2025 school year, the program:
- Reached 198 unique students
- Taught 178 classes
- Provided 2,119 hours of education content
What Students Learn
Lesson topics may include:
- Setting Reachable Goals
- Making Responsible Decisions
- Bonding with Pro-Social Others
- Identifying and Managing Emotions
Project Information
Project Coordinator: Becky Whitaker
Funded by: Salt Lake County Health Department