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About this session
The session explores seven key facts about teen substance misuse that every educator should know, helping schools better understand current risks and misconceptions.
Drawing on over a decade of experience working with international schools and insights from behavioural science, the session aims to move beyond fear-based messaging toward more informed, balanced, and effective prevention strategies.
What you will gain
- Up-to-date, research-informed information on teen substance use patterns and risk
- A clearer understanding of myths and misperceptions shaping prevention efforts
- Practical strategies for engaging students in supportive conversations
- Tools for working effectively with parents and school stakeholders
- Greater confidence in responding to concerns with balance and care
Date & Time
Thursday, 26th March 2026
4:00–5:00 pm (China Time)
About the speaker
Diana Hu McDowell
Founder of East West Prevention | Former consultant with Hazelden Betty Ford’s global prevention division | Expert in resilience and prevention culture
