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Can parents, educators and leaders really influence youth away from drugs and alcohol? What can we do to help young people make responsible decisions when they're faced with so much negative messaging? In The Opposite Direction, social entrepreneur and youth speaker Jake White invites you into his childhood, sharing stories of how his parents inspired him to stay drug and alcohol-free. As the founder of Party.0 - a nonprofit that promotes sober events for students - Jake has been featured on national news outlets such as USA Today and spoken to thousands about having fun without alcohol or drugs. Through the stories, tips and strategies in this book you'll discover: Why your student might be interested in trying drugs and alcohol How young people make decisions when they're out with friends How you can inspire, equip and prepare your child to make great choices Whether you're a parent, teacher or youth leader, The Opposite Direction will help you influence your student away from drugs and alcohol, and onto a more joyful and fulfilling future.

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Jake White became a social entrepreneur at the young age of 21. Influenced by his sober experience in college, he started hosting house parties without any drugs or alcohol. Hundreds of students flocked to his events, sponsors came on board and media coverage spanned the entire nation. Today he runs Party0, Inc. - a nonprofit that's spreading sober parties across the nation. He speaks to high school and college students about partying sober. His platform shows them that they can have fun, make friends and fit in without consuming drugs or alcohol. Jake's passion is to help students feel great about themselves without risking addiction. He leads the Party.0 brand to promote the positives of partying sober in a world that glamorizes substance use. Jake White lives in Oshkosh, WI with his wife Emily. When they're not teaching students how to throw sober parties, you can find them playing volleyball, serving at their church or playing games with friends. For more information on Jake or Party.0 visit... http: //jakewhitespeaks.com http: //party0.org

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