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Speaker Advocates Against Vaping
Michael DeLeon, the founder and CEO of the Steered Straight educational nonprofit organization, told Teton County students, administrators, teachers, school staff and parents he is on a mission to educate the American public, adults and kids alike, about the effects of drugs and vaping on young minds.
NPC Founder Said Latest Forum Delivered Heavy Hit Against Vaping
NPC founder Dorrie Carolan told The Newtown Bee that a late October program featuring guest presenter Michael DeLeon got students thinking, talking, and taking action.
‘Kids Don’t Think This Is A Drug’: 4 Things Parents Need To Know About Teen Vaping
Michael DeLeon finds himself counseling parents about what they should be doing. This year, he will visit more than 700 schools around the country, including Southport High School, where he will speak next week.
Teen Vaping a Growing Concern
As the latest public health crisis sweeps the nation, the Key Biscayne community and beyond grapples with the rise of teenagers hooked on vaping nicotine, CBD and THC-infused liquids.
Clearing the Smoke About Vaping
Michael DeLeon is a man on a mission — to educate the American public, adults and kids, about the effects of drugs and vaping on young minds.
Former Addict Urges Kids To Make The Right Choices
DeLeon’s message encouraged students to “stay in their lane” and not make poor choices which will affect their quality of life.
Speaker Steers Students Away From Drugs
The founder and CEO of Steered Straight, an educational nonprofit, asked the Wilmington Area High School students attending his “Stay in Your Lane” presentation to put down their vapes.
Penns Manor: Ex-Addict Speaks to Students About Drug Prevention
During the 90-minute presentation, DeLeon spoke about the ways in which using drugs impacted his life and the lives of others around him. He also discussed the work he has done since serving time in prison to prevent adolescents from making the same mistakes that he made.
Survivor Who Lost Everything to Drug Addiction Shares Story of Recovery
“I think you can beat drugs and alcohol without God. But if you have God’s spiritual principles in your life you’re going to have a recovery beyond your wildest dreams. Because it’s not about getting clean. It’s not staying off the drugs. It’s about renewing your life and growing into the person you were destined to be, finding your purpose in your life.”
‘Steered Straight’ program visits Jefferson County
Ohio remains the epicenter of the opioid epidemic. In light of the drug issues in the area, the Family Recovery Center’s Education Department brought a nationally-renowned speaker to the city of Steubenville Tuesday.
Students Steered Straight at James Caldwell High School
Students at James Caldwell High School learned first-hand the dangers of drug abuse and gang violence from Michael DeLeon, 52-year-old motivational speaker from Rockaway, on Tuesday, April 18.
Worc. Co. Youth Comes Face-to-Face With Reality of Drug Addiction
“If we don’t come together, every sector of society, we are going to continue this pandemic,” says DeLeon.
Ex-Offender Helps Steer Kids Straight Away From Drugs, Alcohol, Bad Choices
Michael DeLeon wants kids today to make better choices than him. “I don’t want my past to be their future,” DeLeon said.
Q&A With Speaker Coming To OC To Talk About Addiction ‘Pandemic’
Michael DeLeon, a national public speaker from New Jersey, spends most of his year visiting schools and community organizations around the country, speaking to kids and adults about the growing drug epidemic.
Former Executive Tells School Kids of His Downward Spiral After Getting Hooked on Cocaine
Michael DeLeon’s life changed dramatically at the age of 24, right after he tried cocaine for the first time. The former vice president of sales and marketing at a multi-million dollar packaging company, DeLeon had quite a life. But he also put in a lot of hours and...
Former Addicts Warn Students About Drugs
Times-Union December 8, 2016 Two ex-convicts shared their stories with Tippecanoe Valley Community High School students Tuesday. Michael DeLeon and Crystal Vallee spoke to students about staying away from drugs as part of a four–day tour of area schools. DeLeon, who...