Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention

This is the most jam-packed episode of the Drug Prevention Power-Hour we’ve had yet! Michael (Mike) Ayalon is not only the founder and CEO of Greek University which has transformed companies, organizations and school cultures with impactful programs, but he also volunteers as the Wilson County Opioid Response Coordinator for MTSU's Center for Health and Human Services. 

In this episode he shares how his local coalition has run a successful diversion program, measurably reduced stigma in their state, trained law enforcement, created OD mapping, and built a rideshare program for people to get to treatment. The most genius thing he talks about is how they collect data though! 

You will get numerous ideas from this episode and probably need to rewatch it when you can take some notes… so enjoy this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour podcast!

Website: www.greekuniversity.org

TikTok: @greekuniversity

Instagram: @greekuniversity

Link to data and articles he mentioned:

https://w1.mtsu.edu/chhs/publications.ph

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What would happen if you spent 2 full years without social media, radio, TV, or movies, but only consumed media that helped you learn. David Litwin did exactly this. As a Christian author, designer, cereal entrepreneur and speaker, he brings a unique perspective to how we can understand addiction, risky behaviors, and how try to prevent it. In this episode David and Jake talk a lot about faith and the intersection it has with prevention. If you’re into deep thought and philosophy you’ll really enjoy this episode, and if you’re like me… you might have to listen to this episode twice just to catch everything! Enjoy this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour where we dive into faith, addiction and deep thoughts.

Get David’s e-book on addiction for free:

https://davidwlitwin.com

Quotes from the episode: 

• The purpose of the drugs is not the high, the purpose is to destroy your life.
• Addiction happens when the will of the person has been completely supplanted by the body of the person.
• Sin or addiction is shards glass coated in chocolate, which tastes wonderful in the mouth and lacerates the organs on the way down.
• You have to have a life worth celebrating. So surround yourself with people who 

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Dayna Altman is a nationally recognized, energetic and dynamic entrepreneur, author, and creator. The full force and sole operator of Bake it Till You Make it LLC, Dayna harvests her passion for mental health advocacy by using food and baking to create an authentic recipe for vulnerable storytelling. Jake and Dayna talk about mental health and what students are facing today, how to use creativity and your own passions in advocacy work, and the pendulum of overcompensating for our feelings. Dayna is using her passion, story and love for baking to influence the next generations. Enjoy this episode of the Drug Prevention Power-Hour and be inspired to use your passion to become more influential and impactful in your work!

Dayna’s website: https://bakeittillyoumakeit.co

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Anyone who is around recovery knows that relapse can happen, and it’s a part of the process for many. Anthony Eaton uncovers why that is, and how Recovery Cafe locations across the U.S. are addressing that problem. Jake asks him all about what makes their program  unique, how people in recovery are using it, and even how they fund the program. You’ll definitely be inspired by this episode of the Drug Prevention Power-Hour, take away some tips and maybe even want to start a Recovery Cafe in your town!

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Dave Closson’s story is shocking, and his passion for helping others is creating shockwaves in drug prevention. As a person in recovery from combat, brain injury and addiction, he has dedicated his life to helping people achieve their next level of success. He works with many coalitions, schools and youth conferences to help youth develop their own voice and leadership style. Jake and Dave talk about how to bring out the best in your student leaders, clubs and coalitions. Enjoy this episode of the Drug Prevention Power-Hour!

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In this two-party episode, our host Jake White shares insights on how to ask for help from new or existing volunteers and shares his life story in less than 30 minutes. A student leader from one of Vive18’s trainings asked to do a “Draw Your Life” project with Jake, so he brainstorms while sharing key moments on this episode. You’ll hear how the creation of his nationwide prevention movement was forecasted from a young age and what dreams he has for the future. Let’s just say you’ll want to listen till the end because it could lead to you having the most fun you’ve ever had as a prevention professional! Hope you enjoy this unique episode of the Drug Prevention Power-Hour!

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Tyler Morton helps run “Youth Crew” prevention clubs in Kansas! We chat about the challenges, solutions and recent wins… like how to communicate better with youth, special events to re-ignite interest, student led projects, and tools to save you time. Don’t miss this episode of The Drug Prevention Power Hour with Tyler Morton!

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Greta is passionate about using technology to help students with their mental health. After being a filmmaker and traveling the country, she set out to build a tech company that helps people cope in positive ways… but things didn’t go exactly according to plan, and now she’s onto something even bigger. Listen in to hear how Greta McAnany is trying to turn social media from a confidence killer to a connection catalyst!

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Nicole Runyon is a speaker, psychotherapist and parent coach. Her profound understanding of technology's impact on mental health, child development, and the intergenerational variations in parenting has made her a highly sought-after speaker. Nicole has dedicated her life's work to helping parents foster proper development and successful transitions into young adulthood for their children. In this episode they dive into the brain's development and what advice she gives to parents during each stage.

Instagram & Facebook @igenerationmentalhealth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerunyonlmsw/ 

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In this quick episode, our host Jake White updates you on a large funding opportunity for prevention organizations to do more in their community. He also reveals a branding mistake he made when launching the podcast and how we do the same thing in our coalitions and clubs… Listen in to hear some tips on branding, youth leadership initiatives, and how you can be awarded with 100K/year to implement drug prevention activities in your community!

DFC Program:

The Drug Free Communities grantees receive $125,000 a year for up to 10 years, programmatic and grants management support, and technical assistance for coalition development, program implementation, and data collection. 

Those interested in applying for the Drug-Free Communities Grant should apply via www.grants.gov by April 17, 2024. For questions or technical assistance, please contact CDC’s Drug-Free Communities Support Program at [email protected] 

Vive18 Student Leadership in Prevention:

Vive18 Conference - https://vive18.com/conference

Prevention Speakers & Trainers - https://www.vive18.com/speakers/ 

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