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Latest Episodes
Episode 37: Don't Take the Vape Bait! - Youth Led Prevention Campaigns
In today’s episode, Alicia and Chris Dzurick discuss how a youth-led campaign is often more impactful when the intended audience is in fact youth. Chris shares the Missouri Youth Ambassador's latest campaign, "Don't Take the Vape Bait!" Read the...
Episode 36: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Today we are talking with Dr. Joy Sweeney the Deputy Director ~ Training, Coalition Development, TA, and As some of you may know, CADCA is Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. They are some true prevention leaders! ...
Episode 35: Community Partnership of the Ozarks
In today’s episode, Alicia chats with Rikki Barton, the Director of Prevention for the . They serve 25 coalitions that span across 21 counties. This episode is packed with great info from how covid-19 has impacted their coalition work, Mental Health...
Episode 34: Creating Connections Across Kansas
This is episode 34 and today we will be talking with Heather and Janelle from . As some of you may know, they are the hosts of the and members of the team. Through their work, they are creating connections, positive change, and building their...
Episode 33: Rescue, Defend, Shelter, Support w/The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
Today we will be talking with Scott Henderson. Scott is the Executive Director of the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. He has a rich history within our Mid-America region and has spent many years working with at-risk youth. On today’s...
Episode 31: How can we keep creating help that helps?
A Conversation with Laura Porter, Co-Founder of ACE Interface, LLC
Episode 30: Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Steps for Success
In today’s episode we will be talking about leading a DFC coalition, writing for years 1-5 and for 6-10, and a proven process that builds buy-in and sustainability right from the beginning. ...
Episode 29: Adapting to the new normal (DCCCA)
In today’s episode, we will be talking about how Chrissy and her team have adapted to the new virtual working environment, transitioning an entire youth conference to a new virtual format and a weekly virtual prevention training series. Her team has...
Episode 28: Transitioning to Virtual Services
In today’s episode, we will be talking about: What can we do right now to ensure that rich training opportunities continue? How can we collaboratively plan the transition back to in-person services to make it as smooth as possible? How can we, as...