10:00 am - 11:00 am
Presented by Ashley Johnson, MONG Counter Drug-DDRO
Media campaigns are a powerful tool in youth substance use prevention when used strategically. This session will explore why media campaigns matter, the different types of prevention campaigns available, and how they can support community-level change. Participants will also see real examples of youth substance use prevention media campaigns from coalitions across the region.
“I didn’t know that everyone has risk factors that affect drug use. Now that I do, I’m really trying to incorporate that into my life to keep me on pace and stay away from drugs and drug use.”
“Students in my class have increased their empathy and reduced their angry outbursts.”
“I have seen students using the vocabulary, acknowledging peer pressure, and be willing to problem-solve with peer conflicts.”
“I am profoundly grateful for your unwavering support and expertise in guiding my child towards recovery. Your dedication and professionalism have been instrumental in this life-changing journey. My child’s newfound sobriety stands as a testament to your remarkable efforts."
"It was very informative and I learned more about the brain and how it's affected by substances. I'm definitely going to apply what I've learned in my everyday life."
“This program has been so good for my child. He learned a lot. His focus now will be doing better in school and working to save money. Thank you for all the support at a time that I didn’t know how to deal with this.”
