Alternative to Suspension (ATS)

Alternative to Suspension (ATS)® is a mandatory program designed by the American Lung Association for teens who violate school or community tobacco policies. The class addresses the teen's tobacco use, the effects of using tobacco, addiction, healthy alternatives to tobacco and ways to avoid using tobacco in school.

Problem Areas Addressed:

• teen tobacco use and addiction
• violation of school or community tobacco policy 

Skills Built:

• smoking cessation
• understanding of addiction
• understanding of the effects of tobacco use
• identifying healthy alternatives to using tobacco 

Age/Grade Level: 13-18 years old

Setting: Group sessions; after school, evenings or during the day

Format: Series of four 1-hour classes; may be taught in two 2-hour classes; attendance is mandatory

Effectiveness: Documented evidence of reduction in teen smoking

For more information on this program please contact Donna Becker at (717) 299-2831 ext. 227.

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