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
From Prison to Purpose | Episode 118 with Joshua Brown
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White interviews Josh Brown Sr., a powerful anti-drug speaker and redeemed felon. Josh shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a mentor and speaker, emphasizing the importance of making positive life choices. The conversation covers various themes, including decision-making, coping skills, and the impact of peer pressure on youth. Josh provides practical strategies for young people to resist negative influences and highlights the significance of community support in the recovery process.
Chapters
00:00 Josh's Journey to Redemption
02:27 The Impact of Speaking and Sharing Stories
05:14 The Power of Programs in Prison
08:21 Current Work and Purpose
11:22 Understanding Prevention Strategies
13:28 Understanding Prevention: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
17:55 The Power of Personal Stories in Recovery
21:51 Building Peer Resistance Skills
26:12 The Importance of Decision-Making
29:22 Coping with Stress and Finding Healthy Outlets
32:29 From Prison to Purpose: Josh's Journey
34:37 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies
34:39 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Links:
Website https://www.joshdbrown.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jbrownsr359/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joshdbrownsr/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-d-brown-sr-9828a4197/
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
instagram.com/vive18_