Drug education in high school:

a proposal for students studying in the school

Abstract

This article discusses educational materials for teacher training to address drug abuse, with a focus on paradidactic materials. In contrast to the prohibitionist approach, which flirts with barbarity by associating substance use with a moralistic logic and stigmatizing users, the article proposes methodologies based on Harm Reduction (HR), which consider historical, social and cultural aspects in addressing the issue, promoting a reflective and democratic approach. The research describes a remote course aimed at students of the Normal Course, in which resources such as music, digital games, literature, and fanzines are integrated. These materials are explored as pedagogical tools that help mediate critical understanding of substance abuse. Music is used to analyze social dynamics related to drugs, while digital games are used to problematize excesses and their impact on learning. Literature, exemplified by the book Maria dos Excessos, promotes reflections on everyday consumption and its implications. The fanzine, on the other hand, is presented as a tool for artistic expression and critical analysis of the subjects due to its accessible and creative nature. By associating these resources with teacher training, the article highlights the transformative potential of innovative methodologies in approaching topics considered complex in the educational context, suggesting that these materials not only favor the dialogicity of activities, but also encourage more democratic and welcoming educational practices.