Let's Talk Prevention Idaho

In this episode we learn about the Idaho Liquor Divisions Mini Grant program. People and Community Manager Catie Wiseman oversees this grant and stopped by to join us for an inside look at the grant program and how you can build a fundable project.

Click to Apply: https://mixblendenjoy.com/2021-2022-mini-grant-program-application/"

To reach Catie:

[email protected]

O: (208) 947-9410

Re Ribbon Week is a long standing prevention event that we take part in every year as a way to remind kids to stay away from drugs and alcohol. It was amazing to see how much this prevention advocate learned about Red Ribbon week's history. Then to find out that a close personal friend of mine and long standing prevention advocate was one of the first youth to sign the drug free pledge.

This advocate and Red Ribbon pioneer will give you amazing insight into the beginnings of this program and how all prevention programs have taken us to the point we are today!

Find out more about Ray at https://raylozano.com/

Dr. Ken Finn is a Pain Management Doctor from Colorado and he has much different thoughts on Marijuana as a pain management tool and how it has helped grow the nations dependence on hard harmful drugs.

He points out how drug abuse has increased in Colorado and not decreased.

Dr. Ken Finn also points out the extreme lack of clear labeling of products that contain THC in them.

On top of that he points out how States with legal Recreational Marijuana have actually very little oversight. 

This episode we talk to one of the people that have been affected by Marijuana use and its harmful effects on the brain. This invention of "Crack Weed" has brought a whole new level of harm on our communities and the hope is more evidence that modern Marijuana is not safe.

You can find out more about Aubree and her work by going to EveryBrainMatters.org

You can also follow her on twitter @AubreeAdams4

In this episode of Let's Talk Prevention we speak to Phil Cain who has 2 E books on Alcohol and how it interacts with our bodies and minds. Alcohol Review is the title of his books and you can find an alcohol quiz on his website philcain.com

Big thank you to Kendall Nagy with the Meridian Anti Drug Coalition for walking us through what they are doing to bring such an amazing event to their community.

To find a permanent Prescription Drop Box Location go to https://odp.idaho.gov/

Find a Take Back Day event near you click here

More Information on the Meridian Anti Drug Coalition

More on Community Coalitions of Idaho: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Marianne King from the Office of Drug Policy walks us through the Block Grant program. She explains:  What the Program is. Where the money comes from. How you can apply for funding.  For more information contact:  Marianne King, Grant Project Director [email protected] (208) 854-3043

This weeks episode breaks down some of the root causes to why teens begin to drink. There are simple steps you can take as a parent to reduce your teens chances of getting involved with underage drinking.

For more tips go to https://odp.idaho.gov/family-dinner-night/?fbclid=IwAR2YzJewzAwzdf55Oixp19lrSaRpyRtYWtzACKJk9GIxWE1vd4VfBCLIgJA

In this episode David and his staff member Chloe Aponte break down what they learned in the LGBTQ and Prevention training that they attended at the 2020 Virtual CADCA Mid Year.

The list of resources from this episode can be found here:

 www.hudsonpride.org