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Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention

Jake White
Vive18
Mental Health
Prevention
Drug Prevention
Education
Suicide Prevention
Youth Prevention
Youth Mental Health
CADCA
Substance Use Prevention
Y-Link
Communities That Care
Recovery
Fentanyl
Fear Management
Hooked Alcohol-Free Travel
Hopestream Community
Stand For Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention
Brighton
Operation Snowball

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 aroun... more

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For 27 years, Kelly Prichard has been quietly transforming lives through student-led prevention clubs at Allen East High School in rural Ohio. In this episode, Jake White sits down with one of the most impactful youth prevention advisors in the count... more

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 innovativ... more

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Meet Mariah, a 13-year-old prevention advocate from Petaluma, California, who is already making an impact in the drug prevention field. After losing her brother to an overdose at age five, Mariah transformed her grief into purpose.

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In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, Jake White takes you inside one of Vive18’s prevention leadership courses to explore what it means to truly embrace your role as a coach. Jake shares practical strategies for moving from doing everyt... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Tracey
Prevention professional leading Youth for Youth programs and district-wide initiatives
Youth for Youth, Phoenix area
Episode: How to Expand School Prevention Initiatives with Youth Leadership | Episode 154 with Joe Tracey
Pearl Cicci
Founder of The Lit Rave
The Lit Rave
Episode: How Movement Rewires the Brain and Heals Emotions | Episode 153 with Pearl Cicci
Jeff Johnson
Founder and CEO of Brighton
Brighton/Vive18
Episode: Brightn Mental Health App | Episode 152 with Jeff Johnson and Dr. Richard Lopez
Dr. Richard Lopez
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Episode: Brightn Mental Health App | Episode 152 with Jeff Johnson and Dr. Richard Lopez
Greg Johnson
Founder of Sober Heart; VIP sober coach and spiritual mentor for high achievers
Sober Heart
Episode: How High Achievers Maintain Sobriety Episode 151 with Greg Johnson
Brenda Zane
Co-founder of HopeStream Community
HopeStream Community
Episode: HopeStream: A Family's Journey from Crisis to Community | Episode 150 Brenda Zane
Ryan Jensen
Minnesota-based speaker and former medical examiner/death investigator
Self-employed / Speaker, Vive18 partner
Episode: The Power of Personal Stories in Drug Prevention | Episode 149 with Ryan Jensen
Dave Suckling
Chief of Police in a small town in New Hampshire; lead on Narcan program and recovery-focused policing
Alexandria Police Department
Episode: A Community-Centered Approach to the Opioid Crisis | Episode 148 with Dave Suckling
Laura Pullman
Former history and government teacher, long-time educator in Clay Center
Clay County/Clay Center schools
Episode: Resilient Minds: Lessons from Inspiring Teachers | Episode 147 with Laura Pollman and Dawn Murphy

Host

Jake White
Host of the Drug Prevention Power Hour; founder of Vive18 and Party.0, focusing on peer-led youth prevention and sober events.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Valuable and Important

    The consistent message and support of this podcast is overwhelmingly beneficial. Jake and the Vive18 crew are on a mission to make a healthier and happier world. This is a great place to brainstorm new ideas for greater positive impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Januszewski
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jake is the Real Deal!

    Jake is an amazing host, bringing knowledge and creativity to the world of drug prevention! His model and methods make so much sense when it comes to working with youth and young adults. Listen in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Young Millennial
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the mission & vision

    Such an important topic to generate conversations around! I’m only a few episodes in thus far & loving it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Manicured Meathead
    United States3 years ago

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Audiences appreciate a hopeful, solution-focused approach to prevention and recovery.
Guests are praised for knowledge and real-world relevance to youth programs.
Listeners describe the show as a valuable, mission-driven resource for practical prevention ideas.

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From Loss to Leadership | Student Takeover Episode 137 with Dejon Osborne
Q: How did you build such a connected, hardworking team?
By staying curious, matching people to roles that fit their strengths, and ensuring everyone sees a shared mission, which keeps the team motivated and aligned.
From Loss to Leadership | Student Takeover Episode 137 with Dejon Osborne
Q: What's your why?
My why is rooted in family and learning from a story of loss; I wanted to create meaningful life changes and give students a path away from substances by showing positive, drug-free options.
From Prison to Purpose | Episode 118 with Joshua Brown
Q: Can you explain how you translate your recovery story into practical prevention tactics in schools and detention centers?
I share concrete scenarios, teach students to recognize decision points, and offer accessible tools like quick coping strategies and a personal message of hope to keep them from taking risky paths.
From Prison to Purpose | Episode 118 with Joshua Brown
Q: So when you're speaking with young people, what are some of the skills you equip them with to make their lives better based on your experience?
I focus on peer resistance skills, decision-making, and stress coping strategies like deep breathing and journaling, plus humor and personal accountability to help them stand up for themselves without sacrificing friendships.
Fighting Against Fentanyl | (Student Takeover) Episode 130 with Jay Olguin
Q: How did the naloxone vending machine idea come about and what steps did you take to implement it?
Idea originated from a town hall suggestion; after evaluating barriers, they partnered with Safe Streets ICT and law enforcement, secured funding, and rolled out an eight-to-nine-month rollout with a zip-code-based dispensing machine in downtown Wichita.

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