The 2nd Language of Youth Prevention | Episode 090 with Ray Lozano

Ray Lozano has spent more than 30 years learning about and discussing substance use with teenagers. Today he shares the secrets behind communicating well with students and how to do prevention messaging effectively. From focus groups, to learning the language of today’s youth - this episode will give you new talking points, metaphors and real knowledge about youth marijuana, alcohol and nicotine use.Chapters00:00 Ray's Journey into Substance Use Education03:38 The Importance of Short-Term Effects06:35 Vaping: Current Trends and Concerns09:34 The Role of Humor in Education12:38 Understanding the Brain's Response to Substances15:30 The Impact of Marijuana on Motivation18:39 The Process of Developing Educational Material21:37 Cautions in Substance Use Education24:52 Final Thoughts and Guidance28:29 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies28:30 Engaging Youth in Substance Use EducationLinks from RayWebsite: https://raylozano.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Rl4dfyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/preventionplus_youTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justsayray Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/raylozanospeaker/ TakeawaysRay's passion for substance use prevention began at age nine.Understanding short-term effects is crucial for youth engagement.Vaping is currently the most requested topic in presentations.Humor is an effective tool for engaging teens in serious topics.Substances can create a false sense of relaxation and increase anxiety.The brain's reward system can be rewired by substance use.Age-appropriate messaging is essential in prevention efforts.Focus groups of youth help tailor presentations effectively.Avoid introducing drugs to kids through discussions.Learning to 'speak kid' is vital for effective communication.For feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_