Teen Substance Abuse Prevention and Youth Mentorship | Episode 39 with Martine Helou-Allen

Chris sits down with Martine Helou-Allen, founder and executive director of RIZE Prevention, for a wide-ranging conversation about youth substance abuse prevention, addiction, trauma, faith, and the search for identity and belonging. Martine shares her personal story and the mission behind RIZE Prevention, an organization working to inspire and equip young people to rise above the influence of drugs, addiction, and destructive behaviors. Along the way, Chris and Martine also discuss cigars, hookah culture, and the meticulous process of turning raw tobacco into a premium hand-rolled cigar. The conversation ultimately turns toward a deeper topic: how many teens today are searching for love, purpose, and belonging—and how the absence of those things can lead young people toward substance abuse and unhealthy coping mechanisms. RIZE Prevention works directly with students, parents, and schools to mentor teens and help them build healthier futures before addiction ever takes hold. Learn more about RIZE Prevention: https://rizeprevention.org/ Follow RIZE Prevention on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizeprevention/ Follow Sunday Afternoon Smokes: https://www.instagram.com/sundayafternoonsmokes/