In this episode of the Prevention Leaders Podcast, host Dave Closson sits down with Jake White, the mastermind behind Vive 18, a national movement that’s redefining what it means to have fun—without drugs or alcohol. Jake shares his inspiring journey from losing a family member to addiction, to throwing massive sober house parties on college campuses, and ultimately creating a youth-led drug prevention movement across the country.
Discover how Jake challenged the status quo, built social proof to shift college culture, and ignited a nationwide movement where prevention is fun, engaging, and community-driven. Whether you're a coalition leader, educator, or prevention advocate, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies on how to start a sober movement in your own community.

Key Takeaways:

How Jake White started throwing drug-free house parties that attracted hundreds of students.
The importance of social proof in challenging perceived social norms around substance use.
Strategies to engage youth in prevention efforts and build sustainable drug-free communities.
Practical steps for starting a youth drug prevention club that promotes mental health and resilience.
Why making prevention fun is key to long-term impact.

Memorable Quotes:

“It’s not about changing the culture—it’s about bringing light to a culture that already exists.” – Jake White
“Students want to belong. They just need to know they can have fun without sacrificing their health or future.” – Jake White


Episode Links:

Vive18.com 

https://www.facebook.com/thevive18/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewhitespeaks/ 

https://www.instagram.com/vive18_/?hl=en 

https://www.youtube.com/@vive18 


Links:

www.daveclosson.com



www.preventionmastery.com 

https://www.daveclosson.com/social-media-links

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