Pathways 2 Prevention
Join us for Drug Free America Foundation’s ‘Pathways to Prevention’ podcast as we engage stakeholders from across the drug demand reduction spectrum including government, academia, clergy, preventionists, treatment professionals, and persons in long-term recovery. Topics of discussion include current trends in the global substance use pandemic, strategies to reduce drug demand, and how to best adapt those strategies to the ever-shifting substance use landscape.
Episodes
39 episodes
Youth Voices from the 11th Asian Youth Forum: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders in Substance Use Prevention
In this episode of Pathways to Prevention, host Dave Closson welcomes inspiring young leaders from across Asia who recently attended the 11th Asian Youth Forum, organized by the Fourth Wave Foundation. The event brought together youth ...
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Prevention, Persistence, and the Power of Storytelling: Interviews from the NPN Conference
In this special episode of the Pathways 2 Podcast, recorded live at the National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference, we bring you two insightful conversations with leaders who are making a significant impact in the field of prevention...
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International Cooperation in Drug Abuse Prevention: Lessons from Serbia
In this episode of the Pathways 2 Prevention podcast, we explore the critical role of international cooperation in drug abuse prevention with Branislava, a dedicated advocate from Serbia. Branislava shares her journey from law school to making ...
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Challenging the Status Quo: Dr. David Patton’s Journey From Adversity to Innovation
In this powerful episode, Dave Closson sits down with Dr. David Patton, an Associate Professor in Criminology at the University of Derby, for an in-depth conversation about resilience, recovery, and the transformative power of lived experience....
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Empowering Change: The Transformative Story of Boomer Rose
In this powerful episode of the "Pathways to Prevention" podcast, Dave welcomes Boomer Rose, a fervent advocate and inspiring figure in the realms of prevention and recovery. Boomer shares his profound journey from overcoming personal adversiti...
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The Courage to Change: Tracey Ford's Inspiring Path to Recovery
In this podcast episode, Tracey Ford shares her compelling journey from a challenging upbringing in Sheffield, UK, to her remarkable work in the recovery field. Coming from a background of dysfunction, teenage pregnancy, and subsequent struggle...
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A Global Recovery Conversation: The Inclusive Recovery Cities Initiative
In this enlightening episode, host Dave Closson engages in a profound conversation with David Best, a professor of addiction recovery and director of the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research, and Mulka Nisic, a project manager and PhD researc...
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Behind the Scenes with the Drug Free America Foundation: Amy's Story
In this inspiring episode of the Pathways to Prevention podcast, host Dave sits down with Amy, the Executive Director of the Drug Free America Foundation. From an unexpected start with a humanities degree to becoming a leading voice in drug pre...
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Empathy in Action: How Dave Higham's Vision is Shaping Recovery
Welcome to a special re-broadcast of one of our most acclaimed episodes. As we step into the new year, we revisit our inspiring conversation with Dave Higham, founder of 'The Well.' Dave shares his remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and...
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A Journey of Healing and Transformation with Stacey Doorly-Jones
In this deeply moving and enlightening episode of "Pathways to Prevention," host Dave engages in a heartfelt conversation with Stacey Doorly Jones, the founder and CEO of Stand. Stacey opens up about her journey, marked by a childhood riddled w...
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Nurturing Minds: How Parents and Educators Can Support Brain Development
Dr. Crystal Collier, a renowned expert in addiction and brain development, shares her inspiring journey and discusses her groundbreaking program, "Know Your Neuro." She empowers parents, educators, and youth with the knowledge to protect and nu...
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African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention
In this compelling episode, listeners are welcomed into the world of Chris Ibe, an impassioned advocate dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of young people in Nigeria and across the globe. Chris shares his personal journey, highl...
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World Resiliency Day: A Global Movement You Need to Know About
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Shane Varcoe, a leading voice in the world of prevention and resiliency. Ever wondered why some people bounce back from adversity while others struggle? The answer might lie in understanding your 'w...
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From Local to Global: The Rotary Action Group’s Fight Against Addiction
In this episode, host Dave Closson interviews Jo Baxter from Drug Free Australia and the Rotary Action Group, Addiction Prevention. They discuss their latest project, a thought-provoking book entitled "Street Drugs, The New Addiction Industry,"...
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From Stigma to Support: One Man’s Mission to Transform Addiction Therapy
In this enlightening conversation, Dave sits down with Christopher, a seasoned addiction therapist with over 20 years of experience in the field, who specializes in treating cannabis addiction. They explore the intricacies of addiction, delve i...
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From Local to Global: Pakistan Youth Organization's Fight Against Substance Abuse
In today's insightful episode, we're joined by Sana Ullah Rathore, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in drug demand reduction and the founder of the Pakistan Youth Organization (PYO). Equipped with a Masters in Sociolo...
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Preventing Drug Addiction in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Approach
In this episode of the "Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast," host Dave Closson interviews Cristina von Sperling Afridi, founder of the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF) in Pakistan. KKAWF was launched in 2015 after Cristina and her husban...
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Building Strong Communities for Youth: The Icelandic Model
In this episode, we interview Dr. Michael Mann, an associate professor, Interim Divisional Dean for the School of Public and Population Health, Associate Divisional Dean for Academic, Student, and Faculty Affairs at Boise State University, abou...
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A Playful Approach to Drug Prevention: How to Do Drug Prevention Without Talking About Drugs
Today we are speaking with Anne-Kristin Imenes, Senior counselor/psychologist specialist in Norway. She shared a wonderful program that addresses mental health and life skills called Robust Youth. What is Robust Youth?Robu...
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The Biology of Addiction and Recovery: Unpacking the Biological Component of Mental Health and Addiction
Today, we’re talking about the biology of addiction and recovery with Dr. Evelyn Higgins, who is an internationally recognized expert in the epidemiology of addiction and the Founder of Wired For Addiction®. We’ll discuss everything there is to...
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Movendi International: Development Through Alcohol Prevention
In this episode, we’re talking about alcohol prevention with Movendi International, who is the largest independent global movement for development through alcohol prevention. Movendi International’s vision is a life for all human beings free to...
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Peace Inn: Every Human is Blessed with the Opportunity for Greatness
Pease Inn….. A House of Peace and Tranquility for Substance Use and Mental Health DisordersToday we are speaking with Asia Ashraf from Pakistan, who has been serving in the field of drug addiction/mental health disorders treatment...
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Reducing Adult Addiction Must Begin with Youth Prevention
TEEN DRUG USE IS NOT INEVITABLE!Teens and the adults that care about them need to know that the One Choice of no use of any alcohol, nicotine, marijuana or other drugs is a realistic goal and that many teens are already making that choic...
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