# Kingman Brings Healthy Choices Talk to 2,600 Students

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Podcast: [SignalsAZ.com - Arizona News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/signalsaz-com-arizona-news-podcast-1375934)
Published: 2026-05-08T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

Kingman, Opioid Settlement Funds, Student Prevention, VIVE18, Public Health, Substance Use Prevention, Community Education, Kingman Unified School District

## Chapters
- 0:00 — New Prevention Initiative: Details on how Kingman used opioid settlement funds to bring VIVE18 to local schools.
- 1:00 — The Power of Positive Messaging: How focusing on pride and healthy choices empowers students to avoid substance use.

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