Dr. Roneet Lev

High Truths on Drugs and Addiction

Dr. Roneet Lev

  • 218. Nick DeMauro | LEAD Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence

218. Nick DeMauro | LEAD Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence

Monday 24th February 2025

Nick DeMauro discusses L.E.A.D.'s role in drug prevention and school safety with Dr. Roneet Lev on High Truths on Drugs and Addiction.
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High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
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Nick DeMauro: Leading the Charge in School-Based Drug Prevention

Episode Overview

  • Teaching life skills to children can lead to better academic achievement and reduced drug use.
  • Law enforcement plays a crucial role in school-based prevention programs.
  • Evidence-based education is essential for effective drug prevention.
  • Early intervention is key to creating resilient communities.
  • Collaboration between schools and police enhances community safety.
We need to educate people to make good decisions.
In this episode of High Truths on Drugs and Addiction, Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Nick DeMauro, the Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.). Nick shares his journey from being the youngest detective in New Milford, NJ, to leading one of the nation's top school-based prevention programs. He discusses the importance of teaching life skills and drug prevention to children at an early age, highlighting how L.E.A.D.
collaborates with schools and law enforcement to create safer communities. Nick's passion for evidence-based education shines through as he recounts his experiences and the evolution of school policing. He also touches on the challenges and successes of implementing these programs across the country. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in drug prevention, community safety, and the role of law enforcement in education. Tune in to hear Nick's inspiring stories and learn how L.E.A.D. is making a difference.