VIVE 18 Podcast with Jake White and Joe Eberstein
Check out the Vive 18 podcast. In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, host Jake White speaks with Joe Eberstein, Director of Community Engagement for the Center for Community Research and the San Diego County Cannabis Public Health Initiative. They discuss the pressing issues surrounding drug prevention, particularly the fentanyl crisis, the implications of cannabis consumption lounges, and the importance of education and community engagement in prevention work. Joe shares insights on effective prevention strategies, the need for uplifting programs, and the role of data in informing their initiatives. They also address misconceptions about cannabis, the mental health implications of its use, and the importance of media advocacy in raising awareness about these critical issues.
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