Pathways 2 Prevention
Join us for Drug Free America Foundation’s ‘Pathways to Prevention’ podcast as we engage stakeholders from across the drug demand reduction spectrum including government, academia, clergy, preventionists, treatment professionals, and persons in long-term recovery. Topics of discussion include current trends in the global substance use pandemic, strategies to reduce drug demand, and how to best adapt those strategies to the ever-shifting substance use landscape.
Episodes
In this episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, Dave Closson sits down with Jason Dorr, a longtime youth mentor and prevention educator from More2Life. With nearly two decades of experience working with teens in schools, churches, and communities, Jason shares how his passion for helping youth make positive choices has shaped his work—and the lives of countless young people.
Together, Dave and Jason explore:
✔️ How prevention and youth...
In this powerful episode, Dave sits down with Julietta, a passionate prevention leader whose journey began as a child growing up in Juárez, Mexico, once known as the most dangerous city in the world. Julietta shares how witnessing the harsh realities of drug and human trafficking shaped her deep commitment to prevention work.
What started as childhood curiosity turned into a lifelong mission: empowering youth, families, and communit...
After losing her sister to an overdose and her husband in a tragic military accident, Natalee King found herself drowning in grief, addiction, and hopelessness. What followed was a years-long descent marked by trauma, legal troubles, and a suicide attempt. She believed her story was over.
But then—something changed.
In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Natalee shares the moment she screamed at God and her phone started playing...
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dave Closson sits down with Dr. Aaron Weiner to explore the evolving landscape of substance misuse—and what true prevention must look like in a world where addiction is often a business model. From flavored nicotine pouches and gamified vapes to the wellness-wrapped marketing of psychedelics and cannabis, Dr. Weiner unpacks the manipulative tactics industries use to hook youth and keep cust...
How can we truly empower young people in substance use prevention? In this episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, host Dave Closson sits down with Emily Hill, a dedicated Drug-Free Communities (DFC) coordinator from Minnesota, to explore how youth advisory coalitions are shaping the future of prevention.
Emily shares her journey into prevention work, the importance of youth-led listening sessions, and how engaging students directly in co...
In this inspiring episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, host Dave Closson sits down with Angie Ferguson, Executive Director of Drug Free Clubs of America (DFCA). Angie shares the story behind this innovative program, which empowers teenagers to remain drug-free through voluntary drug testing, peer-led initiatives, and positive reinforcement. From creating a built-in “out” for teens facing peer pressure to engaging parents and businesse...
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