The mission of the Burke Council on Alcoholism & Chemical Dependency, Inc is to work collaboratively with community partners to provide education/prevention, treatment and recovery support services to all citizens of Burke County, regardless of their ability to pay.
— Burke Council on Alchoholism
& Chemical Dependency
School Intervention Program (ScIP)
ScIP is an alternative to suspension for students who violate the school’s drug free policy. ScIP provides alcohol & drug education for the middle & high school students who are experimenting with alcohol/drugs or those considered at risk for future alcohol/drug use.
Unfortunately young people are often given wrong information about issues that affect their health & well-being. This “WRONG” information can be very confusing to an adolescent & may even put them at risk for death!
In order to make wise decisions, young people need to be given fact-based information. ScIP provides students with factual, up-to-date information about alcohol & other drugs that will empower them to make better, more informed decisions about their life, health, and future. For more information call BCACD at 828-433-1221.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT ScIP
Q) What happens if a student has been referred by the school system for violating the drug free policy but refuses to attend the program?
A) Students are provided the opportunity to participate in ScIP in order to remain in school. If a student does not attend the program they will be suspended from school.
Q) Is there a charge for the program?
A) No. There is no charge.
Q) How long is the program?
A) ScIP is a three week program with sessions held at the Burke Council on Alcoholism & Chemical Dependency office. Please call 828-433-1221 for information.
Q) Is the program available for parents?
A) Yes- an alcohol & drug education component is available for parents. This component provides information to help parents recognize signs/symptoms of substance use amoung adolescents, understand addiction and enabling behaviors & communicate better with children about drugs & alcohol.
Q) Is the program available to all students?
A) Yes. ScIP is available to anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 who would like to attend.
Alcohol & drug use contribute to a variety of negative consequences for adolescents such as:
- Academic Failure
- Family Conflict
- Gang Involvement
- Delinquent behavior
- Dropping Out of School
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Unintentional Pregnancy
- Entrance into Juvenile Detention Centers or Prison
Click Here to View Warning Signs & Symptoms of Teen Drinking & Drug Use
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