Intro to the “Prime for Life” Curriculum | Episode 104 with Derek Jorden

In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Derek Jordan from Prime for Life, a global alcohol and drug prevention program. Derek shares his personal journey that led him to this field, including a tragic incident that shaped his mission to prevent similar occurrences for others. The conversation delves into the unique aspects of Prime for Life, its evidence-based approach, and how it is implemented in schools and communities. They discuss the importance of making prevention engaging and fun, and how the program empowers individuals to make informed choices about their health and well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Prime for Life08:02 Derek's Personal Journey and Motivation15:51 Understanding Prime for Life's Approach17:51 The Unique Aspects of Prime for Life22:29 Implementation in Schools and Communities28:51 The Broader Context of Prevention34:24 Final Thoughts and AdviceLinks:https://www.facebook.com/primebypri/https://www.instagram.com/primebypri/https://x.com/PrimebyPRIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-jorden/https://primeforlife.org/For feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_