The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas
YPI Interview With Jacob Smith "Through Action We Grow" Series
YPI Interview With Jacob Smith "Through Action We Grow" Series
YPI Interview With Jacob Smith "Through Action We Grow" Series
Thursday 18th August 2022
Learn how YPI empowers high school students in East Texas with education and engaging activities. Listen to 'Give, Get, Grow' for more.
28 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
19 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Shaping Futures: How YPI Educates and Engages Teens
We're trying to keep these youngins from making mistakes that can alter the course of their life for the negative and instead show them like: hey, you can live your life and you can do great things, and you can be a great person who gets everything they want out of life.
Imagine a world where teens are equipped with the tools to make informed choices about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. In this episode of 'Give, Get, Grow', host Connor Gilbertson chats with Jacob Smith about the transformative work of the Youth Prevention Indicated (YPI) program. Part of the 'Through Action We Grow' series, this conversation dives into how YPI reaches high school students across East Texas, educating them on the risks of substance use while offering fun, engaging alternatives.
YPI isn't just about saying 'no'—it's about teaching life skills, self-control, and coping mechanisms that empower students to make better choices. They even throw in some cool drug-free merchandise to keep things exciting! But the impact of YPI stretches beyond school walls. The program collaborates with local law enforcement and is woven into community drug policies, making a significant difference in how communities approach prevention.
If you're curious about how education and fun can go hand-in-hand to create a safer, healthier future for our youth, this episode is a must-listen.