In this episode, we are privileged to have Jake White, the co-founder of Vive 18, discuss an increasingly vital topic: creating a drug-free generation through empowering youth and encouraging sober socializing. The conversation unfolds into a compelling narrative highlighting the potential for positive change when young people are given the tools and support to live substance-free lives. In a world where young people face various pressures, this topic serves as a beacon, illuminating the path toward a brighter, healthier future for our youth. It’s a clarion call to empower adolescents with confidence, purpose, and a sense of community, laying the foundation for a generation that values health and positive choices over the fleeting allure of substance use.   Connect with Jake White: Website: https://www.vive18.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevive18/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewhitespeaks/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vive18_/?hl=en  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vive18    Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:36) Who is Jake White (3:55) Healthy lifestyle choices and social acceptance (4:59) Drug prevention and self-confidence (8:32) Impact of Substance Abuse on Youth Development (11:14) Perception vs. Reality in student drug use (19:37) Approaching substance use conversations with compassion (24:13) Building student resilience (31:33) Community-led drug prevention strategies (33:35) Drug prevention efforts in communities (36:58) Drug prevention and empowerment in schools (38:19) Empowering youth leadership (40:45) Outro