DOPA is an outreach program for local high schools designed to convey the neurobiological basis, risks, and addictive potential of commonly abused drugs.
Services Provided
50-90 minute drug education modules. Categories include: 1) Legal drugs ( ex. alcohol), 2) cannabinoids (marijuana), 3) prescription drugs, and 4) party drugs (a catchall category, but generally includes date rape drugs & hallucinogens).
Who We Serve
Local high schools. Middle schools are also considered provided that the school leadership is open to drug education at earlier ages.
Mission and Goals
To provide high school students with a candid and evidence-based analysis of the effects and risks of drug use.
Drug Awareness
(310) 825-8922
raromer@ucla.edu