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
Flavors Hook Kids Vermont Interview | Episode 112 with Marcus Aloisi
Marcus Aloisi is the field director for Flavors Hook Kids Vermont, focusing on youth empowerment and substance misuse prevention. He shares insights on the importance of personal experience in building trust with youth, the challenges of engaging them in healthy alternatives, and the role of advocacy in public health. The discussion emphasizes the need for reality-based strategies that resonate with youth. They explore the impact of social media on young people's perceptions of substance use, the current trends in vaping and tobacco use, and the critical role of brain development in prevention efforts. The discussion also highlights the significance of health equity in addressing substance misuse, advocating for a more inclusive approach to prevention that considers the needs of marginalized communities.
Chapters:
00:00 Marcus Aloisi: Background and Role
03:41 Youth Engagement and Advocacy
10:37 Building Trust Through Personal Experience
14:40 Building Trust in Substance Misuse Conversations
16:20 Reality-Based Prevention Strategies
18:26 Navigating Youth and Social Media
19:49 Current Trends in Substance Use
21:56 The Importance of Prevention
22:36 Understanding Vaping and Its Risks
25:15 The Role of Brain Development in Prevention
27:41 Building Relationships with Schools
29:06 Advice for Effective Outreach
35:42 Health Equity in Prevention
42:35 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
42:37 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Links:
- Website https://flavorshookkidsvt.org/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobaccofreevermont/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionForATobaccoFreeVermont/
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-aloisi/
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
instagram.com/vive18_