#77 Rocky Herron: From DEA Frontlines to Drug Education Crusader
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As part of our 2024 summer recap, back by popular demand here is one of our most popular episodes! Retired DEA special agent Rocky Herron has embraced a new challenge an anti-drug and alcohol ambassador for the San Diego County Office of Education. Rocky joins us to unravel a gripping story of his transition from the front lines of the drug war to the classrooms of San Diego County and beyond (he’s delivered his message to students in 17 countries) where he's on a mission to shield future generations from substance abuse. The conversation journeys through his personal evolution, revealing the real-life impact of narcotics on communities, the cross-border ramifications of the fentanyl crisis, and the crucial and often overlooked role of drug education in schools.
Learn more about Rocky.
Read a story about Rocky in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Chapters
1. #77 Rocky Herron: From DEA Frontlines to Drug Education Crusader (00:00:00)
2. From DEA Agent to Education Ambassador (00:00:03)
3. Youth Oxycontin Epidemic and Drug Education (00:04:16)
4. The Fentanyl Crisis (00:12:47)
5. Youth Drug Education Program Discussion (00:19:11)
6. TV Shows and Drug Education Impact (00:22:21)
7. Addressing the Drug Crisis Reality (00:30:35)
8. Global Perspectives on Youth Drug Abuse (00:36:10)
9. Challenges and Impact of Law Enforcement (00:42:41)
10. Drug Prevention Advocate Shares Experiences (00:50:06)
11. Fencing Champion Advocate for Drug Education (00:57:43)
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