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The Power of Prevention Podcast

This is a podcast for people who are looking for solutions and want to make New Hampshire a better place where we all have the opportunity to live, learn and thrive. In each episode we will go deeper into the topic of substance misuse prevention in New Hampshire.

About The Podcast

We are hoping to make your lives a little better with these inspirational stories about substance misuse prevention. We share our best interviews with people who are working tirelessly in their professions, their families and their communities to stop something unwanted from happening—in this case the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.

For more than 20 years, Julie Yerkes, M.Ed., CPS has been strengthening community-school-family connections to foster positive youth development and prevent the negative consequences of youth substance use. As the director of the NH Student Assistance Program, Ms. Yerkes supports over 40 NH Student Assistance Programs. She also provides consultation, technical assistance, and training as a prevention subject matter expert at JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc., assisting youth advocates, service providers, coalition facilitators, and regional directors.

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Recent Episodes

Lessons for Every Age: A Unique Partnership with Parents, Schools and the Community to Prevent Child Abuse

What do grade, middle and high school aged youth need to know about healthy relationships and bodily autonomy? What does an age-appropriate conversation include? Our guest, Elizabeth Rizzitano, shares a new initiative aimed at helping young people form healthy and safe connections.

Season 2, Episode 7 | 21 min

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Cannabis Commercialization: What You Need to Know with Kate Frey

Mar 27, 2024

Are you interested in the direction the State of New Hampshire is going with the expansion of legal cannabis? Learn what’s new and changing regarding cannabis and what it might mean for prevention and treatment approaches.

Exploring the Connection Between Prevention & Recovery

Dec 19, 2023

When we invest in recovery services, we invest in prevention. The building blocks of recovery are similar to the protective factors of prevention. In this interview with Keith Howard, we will explore this connection.

Building Strong Futures: Proactive Conversations Help Young People Navigate Social Pressures

Nov 9, 2023

Some conversations are harder than others, but through communication, you show your child they matter, they’re important to you, and you equip them with knowledge and skills to make healthy choices. Listen to our interview with Cindy Pierce and learn how to get started.

Reducing the Stigma of Addiction Through Education on Its Development

Aug 15, 2023

Knowledge and understanding of addiction empowers us to respond to those experiencing substance use disorder (SUD) with kindness and compassion. Listen and learn what science tells us about addiction.

Strengthening Families: Exploring What it Takes to Build Happy Homes

Jun 27, 2023

Parents and caregivers protect the emotional health and well-being of their children by establishing routines and expectations. Our guest shares how we can make small changes in our daily lives to strengthen these connections with our family members.

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