Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Michael DeLeon Dangerous Times for Drugging Kids
Michael DeLeon Dangerous Times for Drugging Kids
Michael DeLeon Dangerous Times for Drugging Kids
Friday 7th June 2024
Join Michael DeLeon on 'The Addiction Podcast' as he shares his journey from addiction to advocacy, highlighting the urgent need for drug education.
34 minutes
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Empowering
Raw
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Joanie Sigal
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Michael DeLeon shares insights on the dangers of drugs, vaping, and fentanyl in schools
- The Addiction Podcast highlights the urgent need for education and empowerment in combating addiction
- Steered Straight, a non-profit, seeks funding to bring vital programs to underfunded school districts
- Parents are encouraged to engage in discussions about drug abuse and its impact on children
- The podcast delves into the raw realities of addiction and the critical role of youth education
Steered Straight is a non-profit organization. So anybody that wants to help fund our mission, we're desperate for funding. Anything will help us. And all proceeds, 100% of proceeds that we receive in donations, go to school districts that have absolutely no funding to bring our programs into schools.
Imagine spending years in prison for a crime you didn't commit, only to emerge with a burning desire to change the world. That's Michael DeLeon's story. After nearly a decade of battling drug addiction and gang involvement, Michael found himself behind bars for a gang-related homicide that took his mother's life. But prison wasn't the end for him; it was a new beginning.
In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Michael shares his incredible journey from the depths of addiction to becoming the nation's top school presenter on drug prevention. Host Joanie Sigal and Michael discuss the harsh realities of drug abuse, vaping, and the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing the critical need for education and proactive conversations with youth.
Michael's non-profit, Steered Straight Inc., is at the forefront of this mission, delivering powerful messages about the dangers of drugs and gang involvement. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on tackling substance abuse, this episode is a must-listen.