In this episode, we are privileged to have Jake White, the co-founder of Vive 18, discuss an increasingly vital topic: creating a drug-free generation through empowering youth and encouraging sober socializing. The conversation unfolds into a compelling narrative highlighting the potential for positive change when young people are given the tools and support to live substance-free lives. In a world where young people face various pressures, this topic serves as a beacon, illuminating the path toward a brighter, healthier future for our youth. It’s a clarion call to empower adolescents with confidence, purpose, and a sense of community, laying the foundation for a generation that values health and positive choices over the fleeting allure of substance use.
Connect with Jake White:
Website: https://www.vive18.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevive18/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewhitespeaks/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vive18_/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vive18
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:36) Who is Jake White
(3:55) Healthy lifestyle choices and social acceptance
(4:59) Drug prevention and self-confidence
(8:32) Impact of Substance Abuse on Youth Development
(11:14) Perception vs. Reality in student drug use
(19:37) Approaching substance use conversations with compassion
(24:13) Building student resilience
(31:33) Community-led drug prevention strategies
(33:35) Drug prevention efforts in communities
(36:58) Drug prevention and empowerment in schools
(38:19) Empowering youth leadership
(40:45) Outro
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