CARRP program: (Cannabis Alcohol Risk Reduction Program)
This program's goals are to assist participants in making responsible decisions to be successful in all aspects of their lives. The CARRP program uses a harm-reduction, motivational interviewing approach that assists people in gaining skills and education designed to reduce the risky behaviors and the harmful effects often associated with alcohol and/or marijuana. Jay uses a non-confrontational, non-judgmental, non-”lecturing” approach and we do not make the assumption anyone has a problem with alcohol and/or Cannabis.
The CARRP program uses an evidenced-based, cognitive behavioral and harm reduction approach which consists of a 3 hour psychoeducational, interactive group. This psychoeducational approach is recommended as an effective means for changing drinking and smoking patterns among adolescents and adults who are at risk for alcohol and marijuana-related problems. Jay uses a unique, engaging style utilizing humor and media to put the participants at ease and create a warm, safe environment to assist the participants to become open and participating in the class.
Some of the goals and objectives the participants can learn are:
• To reduce alcohol and cannabis consumption and alcohol/cannabis-related problems
• To teach skills and facilitate motivation in moderating alcohol and cannabis use
• To teach what constitutes a standard drink and why this is important
• To identify high-risk drinking/smoking situations and personal risk factors and how to manage them
• To establish appropriate and safer drinking/smoking goals (moderation goals are encouraged for persons choosing to drink/smoke, so that alcohol/cannabis-related problems and intoxication can be avoided)
• To challenge the myths and positive alcohol/cannabis expectancies (students examine their beliefs about what they expect to feel or experience as a result of drinking/smoking).
• To learn from mistakes (this acknowledges that mistakes often occur when trying to change an old behavior).
This program's goals are to assist participants in making responsible decisions to be successful in all aspects of their lives. The CARRP program uses a harm-reduction, motivational interviewing approach that assists people in gaining skills and education designed to reduce the risky behaviors and the harmful effects often associated with alcohol and/or marijuana. Jay uses a non-confrontational, non-judgmental, non-”lecturing” approach and we do not make the assumption anyone has a problem with alcohol and/or Cannabis.
The CARRP program uses an evidenced-based, cognitive behavioral and harm reduction approach which consists of a 3 hour psychoeducational, interactive group. This psychoeducational approach is recommended as an effective means for changing drinking and smoking patterns among adolescents and adults who are at risk for alcohol and marijuana-related problems. Jay uses a unique, engaging style utilizing humor and media to put the participants at ease and create a warm, safe environment to assist the participants to become open and participating in the class.
Some of the goals and objectives the participants can learn are:
• To reduce alcohol and cannabis consumption and alcohol/cannabis-related problems
• To teach skills and facilitate motivation in moderating alcohol and cannabis use
• To teach what constitutes a standard drink and why this is important
• To identify high-risk drinking/smoking situations and personal risk factors and how to manage them
• To establish appropriate and safer drinking/smoking goals (moderation goals are encouraged for persons choosing to drink/smoke, so that alcohol/cannabis-related problems and intoxication can be avoided)
• To challenge the myths and positive alcohol/cannabis expectancies (students examine their beliefs about what they expect to feel or experience as a result of drinking/smoking).
• To learn from mistakes (this acknowledges that mistakes often occur when trying to change an old behavior).
OUR HARM REDUCTION PHILOSOPHY
Jay does not endorse or condone the use of alcohol or marijuana but he understands that everyone may not be ready for abstinence. However, having the correct information and the tools to make responsible decisions may help lower the risk when someone does make the decision to drink or smoke. We also believe if someone is unable to manage their use after attending this program and trying to "manage" their use, this may help them decide that abstinence is the next logical step. Jay would then be able to help that participant take that necessary next step towards abstinence.
This program combines education, prevention and harm reduction. Harm reduction, we recognize, can be a very controversial issue because some people believe it is encouraging or enabling people to drink alcohol or use cannabis. Of course we believe that abstinence is the preferred outcome, however, if people are going to make the decision to use, then reducing harm is effective and extremely important.
Our program is based off of the research and writings of Dr. Alan Marlatt and his colleagues on Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program and the SMART Recovery program.
Jay does not endorse or condone the use of alcohol or marijuana but he understands that everyone may not be ready for abstinence. However, having the correct information and the tools to make responsible decisions may help lower the risk when someone does make the decision to drink or smoke. We also believe if someone is unable to manage their use after attending this program and trying to "manage" their use, this may help them decide that abstinence is the next logical step. Jay would then be able to help that participant take that necessary next step towards abstinence.
This program combines education, prevention and harm reduction. Harm reduction, we recognize, can be a very controversial issue because some people believe it is encouraging or enabling people to drink alcohol or use cannabis. Of course we believe that abstinence is the preferred outcome, however, if people are going to make the decision to use, then reducing harm is effective and extremely important.
Our program is based off of the research and writings of Dr. Alan Marlatt and his colleagues on Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program and the SMART Recovery program.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where are the classes offered?
Adolescent and adult classes offered when there is a minimum of four participants enrolled. Locations and times will vary to serve the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Please contact me for times and locations.
How Do I register for the classes?
Please contact us for more information. For those participants who are a self-referral a brief substance use screening may be required to determine if our program is an appropriate step for you.
Who can refer to this program?
You may contact us directly if you are interested in attending one of our educational programs. You may be referred by a school counselor, college counselor or administrators, therapists, EAP (employment assistance programs), legal system representative or family member.
Proof of attendance can be attained for academic, employment, or legal verification of attendance.
What is the cost of this program?
Three hour class cost is $100. Please inquire if sliding scale fee is needed.
Can Insurance be used?
Insurance may be used for the assessment, if an assessment is needed, but not for the class.
Adolescent and adult classes offered when there is a minimum of four participants enrolled. Locations and times will vary to serve the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Please contact me for times and locations.
How Do I register for the classes?
Please contact us for more information. For those participants who are a self-referral a brief substance use screening may be required to determine if our program is an appropriate step for you.
Who can refer to this program?
You may contact us directly if you are interested in attending one of our educational programs. You may be referred by a school counselor, college counselor or administrators, therapists, EAP (employment assistance programs), legal system representative or family member.
Proof of attendance can be attained for academic, employment, or legal verification of attendance.
What is the cost of this program?
Three hour class cost is $100. Please inquire if sliding scale fee is needed.
Can Insurance be used?
Insurance may be used for the assessment, if an assessment is needed, but not for the class.