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
What the Tech?! Detoxing from Technology Addiction | Episode 105 with Andrew Laubacher
In this conversation, Jake White and Andrew Laubacher explore the pressing issue of digital addiction and its impact on mental health, particularly among youth. Andrew shares his personal journey from a life of addiction to a mission of helping others detox from technology through his program, Humanality. They discuss the psychological effects of technology, the importance of setting boundaries, and the need for a healthier relationship with devices. The conversation highlights the alarming trends in mental health issues linked to technology use and offers insights into strategies for overcoming these challenges. In this conversation, Jake White and Andrew discuss the profound impact of technology on mental health, particularly focusing on addiction, dopamine detox, and the importance of fostering real human connections. They explore the alarming statistics surrounding screen time and its effects on creativity and youth, while also emphasizing the need for a cultural shift to protect young people from technology addiction. Andrew introduces the concept of Humanality, a movement aimed at helping individuals reclaim their humanity in a tech-saturated world.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Digital Addiction and Humanality
02:15 Andrew's Personal Journey and Background
07:50 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health
10:54 Common Issues Faced by Students Today
16:53 The Science Behind Digital Addiction
19:58 Strategies for Detoxing from Technology
20:13 Dopamine Detox and Technology Detox
23:41 Protecting Young People from Technology Addiction
26:34 Finding the Minimal Effective Dose of Technology
28:55 The Similarities Between Technology and Substance Addiction
31:50 The Creativity Crisis and Real Connections
35:45 Living Life Beyond the Screen
37:44 Humanality: A Movement for Change
40:27 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
Links:
https://humanality.org
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
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