“It really kind of opened students eyes to the things that are out there. The dangers and seeing some of those people who have made something of their lives and gone through those challenges is a big thing for the students.”
“My family has been on drugs and stuff my whole life and really was inspiring to just realize the stuff that it can do to you. Just one thing can change you life around like that. It really touched me, the movie especially. That really got to me. It really helped me to figure out and understand what to do and what not to do. ”
The West Virginia Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness:
On Tuesday, November 13th, more than 7,000 middle and school students and teachers from throughout West Virginia gathered at Charleston Civic Center for the West Virginia Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness. The high energy event focused on delivering the "drug free is up to me” message to all in attendance.
The Summit, MC’ed by local media personalities Amanda Barren of the NBC affilate WSAZ TV, and radio personalities Coach Kidd and Lauren Meyers of Electric 102.7, featured presentations from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, US Attorney Mike Stuart; Jim Wahlberg; former NFL Player, Chris Massey; Ultimate Fighter, Court McGee; and several prevention and education advocates. The event also featured musical performances by country singer Jessie Chris; Rapper Antoine “AC” Cabarrus; and the band, Qiet.
