Teens, Stress & the Season of Gratitude

Springing in the Right Direction

In this March episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD-SFV prevention team kicks off spring with a conversation about fresh starts, spring cleaning, and the ways we reset mentally, physically, and emotionally. They also dive into one of today’s biggest topics, AI, exploring how it can be both helpful and harmful, and what balance looks like for young people. The prevention team also highlights Women’s History Month and St. Patrick’s Day, share a festive mocktail of the month, and wrap up with a fun round of “This or That."

Hearts Wide Open

On this month's episode of Under the Teenfluence, we open our hearts and have meaningful conversations about emotions and confidence. Join us as we discuss raw emotions, vulnerability, how criticism and failure influences us, and techniques to improve our self-belief. Plus, get our love reaction for this month's Mocktail of the Month!

New Year, Smart Goals

January comes with a lot of pressure. New year, new you, big resolutions, instant change. In this episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD–San Fernando Valley prevention team slow things down and talk about a healthier way to reset for the new year. We dive into the power of setting realistic goals, deciding what’s worth keeping and what’s time to let go of, and why making healthy choices is about more than just “saying no.” From reflecting on growth to navigating pressure and setting intentions that actually stick, this episode is all about choosing what aligns with your future. Plus, we kick things off with our January Mocktail of the Month and wrap up with a cozy This or That to start the year on a lighter note.

Keeping It Real This Holiday Season

In this holiday episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD–SFV prevention team keeps it real about what the season is actually like for teens. We talk about holiday stress, the pressure of giving and receiving, and how social media can make the holidays look way more perfect than they really are. We also share tips on staying safe and taking care of yourself during the holiday season. To keep things festive, we kick things off with a fun holiday-inspired "Candy Cane Mocktail" and wrap up with one of our favorite interactive segments to end the year on a positive note.

Teens, Stress & the Season of Gratitude

In this November episode of Under the Teenfluence, the NCADD–SFV prevention team dives into a month full of awareness and reflection. We explore stress and how it affects teens, highlight the Great American Smokeout and the importance of quitting smoking, and end on a note of gratitude as we share what we’re thankful for this year. Plus, we kick things off with a Thanksgiving-inspired Apple Pie Spritzer mocktail and wrap up with our fan-favorite This or That segment.