This month on Under the Teenfluence, Liz, Marc, and Brittney explore the connection between prevention and recovery in recognition of National Recovery Month. The team discusses why prevention doesn’t stop at preventing substance use. It also means reducing risk, strengthening protective factors, supporting recovery, and creating healthy environments where young people can thrive.

We also take a look at the everyday things that can support prevention, from joining a school club and staying active to spending time with family and building healthy friendships. Plus, the team shares things they wish every teen knew about peer pressure, social media, asking for help, and protective factors.

Tune in for an honest, relatable conversation about prevention, recovery, connection, and making healthy choices, without the lecture.

In this episode of Under the Teenfluence, the Prevention team dives into adolescent cannabis trends, common myths, and the influence of cannabis marketing. They also discuss navigating summer celebrations where alcohol or drugs may be present, setting personal boundaries, handling peer pressure, and supporting friends who may be struggling.Finally, the conversation highlights sober outdoor activities in the San Fernando Valley, from hiking and picnics to discovering hidden local gems and finding new ways to connect with friends without substances. The episode wraps up with a fun round of “This or That?” featuring summer activities and challenges.

Graduation is more than just a ceremony, it's the beginning of a brand-new chapter. In this episode of Under the Teenfluence, the prevention team talks about what really happens after the caps are thrown in the air. From figuring out your next steps and discovering who you want to become to learning the everyday "adulting" skills no one seems to teach, we share our own experiences, lessons learned, and advice for navigating life after high school.

In this March episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD-SFV prevention team kicks off spring with a conversation about fresh starts, spring cleaning, and the ways we reset mentally, physically, and emotionally. They also dive into one of today’s biggest topics, AI, exploring how it can be both helpful and harmful, and what balance looks like for young people. The prevention team also highlights Women’s History Month and St. Patrick’s Day, share a festive mocktail of the month, and wrap up with a fun round of “This or That."

On this month's episode of Under the Teenfluence, we open our hearts and have meaningful conversations about emotions and confidence. Join us as we discuss raw emotions, vulnerability, how criticism and failure influences us, and techniques to improve our self-belief. Plus, get our love reaction for this month's Mocktail of the Month!

January comes with a lot of pressure. New year, new you, big resolutions, instant change. In this episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD–San Fernando Valley prevention team slow things down and talk about a healthier way to reset for the new year. We dive into the power of setting realistic goals, deciding what’s worth keeping and what’s time to let go of, and why making healthy choices is about more than just “saying no.” From reflecting on growth to navigating pressure and setting intentions that actually stick, this episode is all about choosing what aligns with your future. Plus, we kick things off with our January Mocktail of the Month and wrap up with a cozy This or That to start the year on a lighter note.

In this holiday episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD–SFV prevention team keeps it real about what the season is actually like for teens. We talk about holiday stress, the pressure of giving and receiving, and how social media can make the holidays look way more perfect than they really are. We also share tips on staying safe and taking care of yourself during the holiday season. To keep things festive, we kick things off with a fun holiday-inspired "Candy Cane Mocktail" and wrap up with one of our favorite interactive segments to end the year on a positive note.

In this November episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD–SFV prevention team dives into a month full of awareness and reflection. We explore stress and how it affects teens, highlight the Great American Smokeout and the importance of quitting smoking, and end on a note of gratitude as we share what we’re thankful for this year. Plus, we kick things off with a Thanksgiving-inspired Apple Pie Spritzer mocktail and wrap up with our fan-favorite This or That segment.

October is all about awareness and authenticity. In this episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD-SFV prevention team gets real about the tough stuff: bullying, substance use, and the pressure to be perfect online. Join Adriana, Liz, and Marc as they open up about what adults often miss, how to support friends the right way, and why being your true self (awkward moments and all) is worth it. Plus, we’ll face some social fears and share a Halloween-inspired Mocktail of the Month. No filters, no judgment, just honest conversations that matter.

Life can feel like a lot, we know! School, friends, family, trying to figure out who you are and what’s for dinner? Yeah. Same. In this episode, we're spilling the tea on how to balance everything without losing your mind, the difference between pressure that helps you glow up vs. pressure that just… drains you, and why checking in with your people (and yourself!) matters a lot. Let’s get into it, together!