Be Real is a statewide, award-winning middle school prevention program and public awareness campaign that uses the best practices known in drug prevention. Geared toward 10- to 14-year-olds, Be Real encourages and supports drug-free lifestyles and spotlights real Illinois teens showing what they do to stay drug-free. The program is designed to supplement and support other drug prevention efforts in schools, homes and communities.

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Curriculum infusion makes it possible for educators to seamlessly integrate research-based prevention strategies and content into classes across the curriculum. The methodolody involves students as active learners engaged in critically analyzing problems and applying attitudinal and behavioral solutions to real-life situations. Curriculum infustion also draws teachers into the realities of their students' lives and communities where they teach.

The lesson plans below were developed especially for Be Real by Northeastern Illinois University (NIU). NIU has 15 years of experience developing successful CI prevention programs from elementary school through higher education. These lessons are based on the best practices known to work in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention.


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