Substance Abuse Prevention, Peer Pressure & Youth Leadership | Isabella Choi | The Elisha Show

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Isabella Choi and Camille Song, founder and vice president of the National Substance Prevention Network (NSPN), a student-led nonprofit working to make substance misuse prevention more accessible and research-informed for young people.Isabella shares how a student’s death from an overdose inspired her to help protect other young people. Together, Isabella and Camille explain how college mentors support high school leaders through educational resources, case studies, and peer discussions that encourage informed decisions and help young people navigate peer pressure.

In this episode:

✅ What the National Substance Prevention Network does

✅ How a personal tragedy inspired Isabella to take action

✅ Why NSPN believes knowledge is central to prevention

✅ How college students mentor high school chapter leaders

✅ Helping young people navigate peer pressure and refuse substances

✅ Why prevention conversations should be accurate and approachable

✅ What building NSPN has taught Isabella and Camille about leadership

✅ Advice for young people who want to make a difference

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