The Marshfield School District Board of Education recognizes that substance misuse is a serious problem with legal, physical, and social implications for the entire school community. As the educational institution of this community, the schools should strive to prevent substance use disorders and help those with substance use disorders by educational, rather than punitive, means. 
Toward this goal, age appropriate interventions and education are offered at each level within the district. Examples are offered below.

HEALTH LESSONS

Elementary Topics include:
Vaping, Tobacco, Alcohol, Marijuana, Inhalants
Refusal Skills, Decision-Making

Middle School Topics include:
Vaping, Tobacco, Alcohol, Marijuana, Heroin, Meth, OTC/Prescription Use and Abuse, Other Drugs
Refusal Skills, Decision-Making, Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Self-Regulation 

High School Topics include:
Vaping, Tobacco, Alcohol, Marijuana, Heroin, Meth, OTC/Prescription Use and Abuse, Other Drugs
Refusal Skills, Decision-Making, Drug Trends, Proper Storage and Disposal, Health Implications, Legal and Social Consequences, Resources to Quit 

OTHER PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT 

School Counseling Guidance Lessons on distress tolerance, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness and self-regulation - Elementary
PBIS (Positive Behaviors Support and Interventions) - All levels
ACP (Academic and Career Planning) Lessons - Middle and High School
MCLA (Marshfield Columbus Leadership Alliance) - High School
SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) - Middle and High School, referral-based
IN DEPTH (Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health) - Middle and High School, referral-based