Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
The 2nd Language of Youth Prevention | Episode 090 with Ray Lozano
Ray Lozano has spent more than 30 years learning about and discussing substance use with teenagers. Today he shares the secrets behind communicating well with students and how to do prevention messaging effectively. From focus groups, to learning the language of today’s youth - this episode will give you new talking points, metaphors and real knowledge about youth marijuana, alcohol and nicotine use.
Chapters
00:00 Ray's Journey into Substance Use Education
03:38 The Importance of Short-Term Effects
06:35 Vaping: Current Trends and Concerns
09:34 The Role of Humor in Education
12:38 Understanding the Brain's Response to Substances
15:30 The Impact of Marijuana on Motivation
18:39 The Process of Developing Educational Material
21:37 Cautions in Substance Use Education
24:52 Final Thoughts and Guidance
28:29 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
28:30 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Links from Ray
Website: https://raylozano.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Rl4dfy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preventionplus_you
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justsayray
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/raylozanospeaker/
Takeaways
Ray's passion for substance use prevention began at age nine.
Understanding short-term effects is crucial for youth engagement.
Vaping is currently the most requested topic in presentations.
Humor is an effective tool for engaging teens in serious topics.
Substances can create a false sense of relaxation and increase anxiety.
The brain's reward system can be rewired by substance use.
Age-appropriate messaging is essential in prevention efforts.
Focus groups of youth help tailor presentations effectively.
Avoid introducing drugs to kids through discussions.
Learning to 'speak kid' is vital for effective communication.
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
instagram.com/vive18_