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
How Drug Free Clubs Help Students Say No | Episode 162 with Angie Ferguson & Dave Huggins
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Drug Free Clubs of America (DFCA) is revolutionizing how schools approach substance abuse prevention. In this episode, Jake White welcomes back Angie Ferguson and introduces Dave Huggins, Program Development Specialist, to discuss how their innovative program gives students tools to say no, builds community around drug-free choices, and creates powerful social proof that choosing to stay drug-free is the cool choice.
Learn how voluntary drug testing, peer-led incentives, and student-run events like the annual Fall Rally are changing school culture and helping 99.5% of participating students test negative for drugs.
Takeaways
Students are more confident saying no when they have an easy reason
Voluntary accountability can support healthy choices
Peer visibility helps show students they’re not alone
Student-led rewards and events strengthen school culture
Drug testing can be supportive rather than punitive
Strong prevention programs give students community, confidence, and choice
Connect with David Huggins
Website: https://drugfreeclubs.com
Email Dave: daveh@drugfreeclubs.com
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