Episode #68 High Truths with Dr. Aaron Weiner and Youth Marijuana Prevention
Marijuana use is common, normalized and even glamorized. How do we protect our youth and the growing brain from harm? Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP Aaron Weiner is a board-certified Psychologist and addiction specialist, and speaks nationally on the topics of addiction, behavioral health, and the impact of drug policy on public health. He earned his […]
Episode # 74 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Sharon Levy on Cannabis and Youth
Cannabis use is associated with alarming increase in mental health crisis, especially in youth. High potency THC products are the driving this problem. Dr. Levy sees this in her clinic treating kids with cannabis use disorder. Sharon Levy, MD, MPH Sharon Levy, MD, MPH is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Addiction Medicine specialist, Director of the Adolescent […]
Episode #110 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Rocky Heron and Youth Drug Prevention
How does a retired bald DEA agent reach children about making the right choices when it comes to drugs? Rockwell Herron Developed “I Choose My Future” a drug prevention presentation for kids. Since 2007 he delivered over 820 presentations in 15 countries to 165,000 kids ages 12 to 22. Rocky know about drugs from his […]
Episode #116 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Angie Ferguson and Drug Free Clubs of America
Drug Testing at School? Is that crazy? Fun? Or smart drug prevention. Angie Ferguson talks about how drug testing is used as a reward and positive experience with Drug Free Clubs of America. Angie Ferguson has made it her mission to protect the futures of teens and young adults from drug and alcohol devastation. As […]
Episode #119 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Karl Hill on Prevention Science
Dr. Karl Hill directs the Prevention Science Program and is a professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is co-director of the prevention registry, Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development. Over the last thirty years he has focused on two key questions: What are optimal family, peer, school and community environments […]
Episode #121 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Bonnie Halprn-Felsher and Mind over Marijuana Campaign
California Department of Public Health Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch Youth Cannabis Prevention Initiative Cannabis use among youth is more common than either binge drinking or smoking tobacco According to the California Healthy Kids Survey, 16% of 11th graders are current cannabis users. Today’s youth are in a season of self-discovery, seeking meaning, connections, […]
199. Drug Prevention in College | Rich Lucey and Erin Ficker
College is a special time in a young person’s life. It is a time of personal growth and learning. It is often the first time to live alone away from home. Freedom. Yet colleges pride themselves as being a top party school, like a badge of honor. Responsibility. While on spring break, 22 year old […]
