Episode
Kingman Brings Healthy Choices Talk to 2,600 Students
- Published
- May 8, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 119
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Summary
The City of Kingman utilized national opioid settlement funds to host motivational speaker Ian Givens for over 2,600 students. The initiative replaces traditional scare tactics with a message focused on building confidence, purpose, and long-term healthy decision-making.
Topics
- Kingman
- Opioid Settlement Funds
- Student Prevention
- VIVE18
- Public Health
- Substance Use Prevention
- Community Education
- Kingman Unified School District
Highlights
- Main idea: Kingman is repurposing opioid settlement funds for proactive student prevention education
- Core strategy: Moving away from fear-based prevention toward messages of purpose and future goals
- Practical takeaway: Using relatable, authentic engagement helps reshape social norms around substance use
- Implementation detail: The program reached 2,600 students across Kingman Unified School District and Kingman Academy
- Success metric: Leveraging settlement funds to create long-term community impact through education
Chapters
0:00New Prevention Initiative: Details on how Kingman used opioid settlement funds to bring VIVE18 to local schools.1:00The Power of Positive Messaging: How focusing on pride and healthy choices empowers students to avoid substance use.