Show Notes:

 

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• Jim discusses the painful loss of his son to a drug overdose and how it motivates his work with Generation SOS
  
• Exploring the inception and objectives of Generation SOS
  
• Jim details the outreach and educational programs aimed at preventing drug abuse among teens
  
• Discussion on the significant reach of Generation SOS, which helps over 50,000 young people and their families annually through workshops, training, and direct outreach
  
• Jim explains why Generation SOS focuses on prevention rather than treatment
  
• The societal and systemic barriers to effective drug abuse prevention, including government inaction and the influence of the pharmaceutical industry
  
• Jim’s critique of the current state of affairs where more emphasis is placed on treatment rather than preventing drug issues before they start
  
• How Generation SOS uses relatable, young sober speakers to connect with teens
  
• The power of personal stories in breaking down barriers and misconceptions about drug abuse
  

 

This episode features an interview with:

 

Jim Hood

CEO and Board Member of Generation S.O.S.

Jim has a distinguished career of over four decades, helping organizations across various industries, including nonprofits, achieve significant growth. He has extensive experience in general management, business strategy, marketing, finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Jim has held key roles at Young & Rubicam, Lehman Brothers, and First Boston (Credit Suisse), and co-founded HipCricket.

After the tragic death of his son, Jim devoted himself to addressing adolescent addiction. He has been involved in pioneering initiatives, including the Unite to Face Addiction event and collaborating on the Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. Currently, Jim is the CEO of Generation S.O.S., which helps teens make life-saving choices about substance misuse and mental health. He holds degrees from Cornell and Harvard and resides in Westport, CT.

Important Links and resources mentioned:

Website: https://generationsos.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generationsosusa/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generationsos/

X: https://twitter.com/generationsosus

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/generationsos/

 

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