In this episode of the Breakwater Podcast, Jesse is joined by Kipton and Joy from Substance Free Futures, a youth-run group through Breakwater. They discuss their mission to raise awareness about substance abuse and mental health and provide fun and safe opportunities for youth engagement without the use of substances. They talk about how they got involved with Substance Free Futures and the personal motivations behind their participation. They also discuss the challenges they face in spreading awareness and the effects of drinking culture in Wisconsin. The episode ends with a discussion about the impact of Substance Free Futures and the positive qualities of each member.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Substance Free Futures
01:30 Personal Motivations for Involvement
03:21 Challenges in Spreading Awareness
08:07 The Effects of Drinking Culture in Wisconsin
12:17 The Impact of Substance Free Futures
18:22 The Positive Qualities of Each Member

Links from the episode

Breakwater: A Community Together  - facebook.com/breakwatercoalition

Takeaways

Substance Free Futures is a youth-run group through Breakwater that aims to raise awareness about substance abuse and mental health.
The members of Substance Free Futures have personal motivations for getting involved, such as wanting to support family members struggling with substance abuse or advocating for mental health.
One of the challenges they face is the perception that substance abuse is not a big problem, and they aim to educate others about the impact it has on individuals and their families.
The drinking culture in Wisconsin is prevalent and normalized, but the members of Substance Free Futures recognize the negative effects it can have on individuals and society.
Substance Free Futures provides a supportive and welcoming environment for youth to engage in fun activities and discuss serious topics related to substance abuse and mental health.

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