IMPACT Substance Use Prevention Program
Empowering a whole community to protect students from substance use.
Join ImpactReal Change, Independently Verified
The results speak for themselves.
An independent eight-year evaluation found that IMPACT students showed meaningful change in their views — several times greater than what decades of attitude-change research consider significant.
Source: Albarracín & Shavitt, Annual Review of Psychology, 2018 (benchmark figure); IMPACT program evaluation data (outcome data).
with science and skills for having more meaningful conversations with teens.
being harmless, and share strategies for opening up a dialogue about a topic that can be tough to talk about.
paired with real-life conversation, challenging students to think, listen, and shift their perceptions about substance use.
to change minds and improve lives—because it truly works.
Whether you’ve had disciplinary event at your school or have seen marijuana or other substance use become more available and accepted-substance use can harm your school and the well-being of your students. We help schools get in front of this problem to empower students to make smart choices.
Sarah Ferraro Cunningham, Psy.D. & Richard Von Feldt, Psy.D., Founders
Instructional Design
Our effective instructional design provides learners with clear, engaging, and accessible content that maximizes comprehension and retention. Our design not only ensures that information is delivered effectively but also promotes a more engaging and impactful learning experience.
Accessible Digital Format
Available via desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device, our marijuana prevention program can be accessed wherever and whenever community members can find time. Say goodbye to paper curriculum and hello to harnessing the power of technology for accessibility.
Track Effectiveness + Engagement
Educational institutions can monitor program results throughout the academic year, and view learner progress and completion in real-time.
Self-Paced Learning
Students, families, and educators can learn at their own pace, and keep access to the programs throughout the academic year, even after completion.
Program Benefits
Assess Effectiveness
IMPACT offers brief pre- and post-course assessments for schools to monitor program effectiveness during the academic year.
Tailored Programs
Our programs are tailored to the interests and needs of families and faculty to ensure effective prevention efforts that reach the entire community.
Best Practices
We offer best practices for fostering productive prevention conversations at home and enhancing confidence and skills when discussing cannabis and substance use with teens.
Empowering Educators
Our program provides educators and faculty with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in brief conversations with students—with a significant impact.
Interactive Family and Educator Support
IMPACT’s interactive programs support the academic community by sharing scientific research about cannabis’s impact on teen brain development, academic achievement, emotional wellness, and life outcomes.
What People Are Saying About IMPACT
Panaptic provides a compassionate, engaging, and evidence-based substance use prevention curriculum that shifts perspectives in your community.