Middle School Drug Prevention Speaker - VIVE18 | Youth Drug Prevention Programs

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Best Middle School Speaker on Substance Use

Studies show that scare tactics don’t work and the “just say no” message falls short. We know you’re trying to create a positive school culture but drug use is starting earlier and earlier these days.

Jake White has been called the best drug prevention speaker for middle schools because he isn’t a recovery speaker. He connects with young audiences as a near-peer who has never used drugs and started a national movement around having fun without substance use. Your audience will laugh and have fun while they learn how to prioritize their goals, build resilience and protect their mental health marijuana, vaping, alcohol and other drugs.

WARNING

this is not a lecture, it's a high-energy experience with interactive games, loud music, crowd participation and a positive message about choices.

Awareness & Events

There’s never a bad time to host one of our dynamic youth drug prevention speakers to reduce drugs, alcohol and vaping use at your middle school. Here are the most popular times…

Red Ribbon Week
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week NDAFW
National Prevention Week
Mental Health Awareness Month
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Prevention Summit or Conference

Why This Matters

The average age of onset for drug use is 8-11 years old. Students have access to marijuana, vaping, alcohol and other drugs at an early age so if we don’t show them the truth about substance abuse, they’ll get their information from someone else.

Studies show that youth and teen drug use is often associated with physical and mental health problems, poorer academics, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. (Mayo Clinic)

Vive18 isn’t just about preventing drug use. It’s about social emotional skills, coping skills, resilience and building up students who can withstand pressure, pursue their goals and have a positive impact on their peers.

Going Further Than the Presentation

Student Involvement

Need a way to engage youth in drug prevention for your school or coalition? Train your peer-to-peer club, or let’s start one!

Media Package

We’ll include students at your school to create impactful videos and media content to keep the message going year round.

Curriculum

Kick those outdated materials to the side. Check out our prevention curriculum that aligns with 90% of SEL competencies.

Our Free Gift to You

A perfect addition to any Principals, Counselors or Prevention Specialist’s office. Make sure to download this short guide and print a few for your office.

What clients say

It was more than a "one and done." After two full days of presentations in our community, now students are taking on a positive learning experience and leadership skills with a Vive18 club!

It's the best drug and alcohol prevention speech I've ever heard. They bring fun and excitement to a difficult topic.

After seeing their new prevention curriculum, every administrator in our county was all-in. I’ve never seen them agree on anything so quickly!

From our first phone call when he asked about our goals - to after the presentation when he voluntarily ate lunch and played sports with our kids... the whole experience was a blast!

I've never seen the 6th grade so quiet... it was so personable. They brought it to their level with real examples and scenarios... Book 'em now!

They showed our students that you can have fun without using drugs or alcohol... Everyone should hear it because it's a positive, non-judgmental and loving message.

I heard them speak at a conference and knew immediately we had to bring them to our community. We needed to make a change in the social culture for our teens and it's been a game-changer for this whole county.

Vive18 helped us kick off a peer-led drug prevention group in our school and engage parents in the initiative too.

Reviews & Testimonials

Washington Junior High Principal appreciated the engagement and impact it had on students.

New York Middle School Vaping & Marijuana Prevention Speaker - Testimonial

Pennsylvania Commissioner says Vive18 makes it cool to be drug and alcohol free.

Indiana Principal reviews national substance abuse prevention speaker Jake White.

Tennessee coalition director loves that it's more than a "one and done."

SADD Advisors say their students learned coping and refusal skills.

Oklahoma DFC Grantee was blown away with the positive message.

Kansas middle school loved the relatable message about choices.

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Jake White

Jake has spoken to tens of thousands of high school and college students and been featured on news outlets like USA Today and ABC News. He created Party.0, a national movement, while still in school and has dedicated his life to helping students create the life they want while helping others.

Tomas Barraza

Tomas spent his youth in the drug trade until a near death experience changed his life. Realizing he could help build a positive future, instead of bringing it down, he helped co-create Vive18 to inspire students to make great choices. Tomas has…

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