Understand the risks
Workshops discuss fentanyl, vaping, and cannabis, with space for students to ask questions.
In Iman’s memory, we bring prevention education to young people. Listening to their questions helps us make that work more useful.
Student voicesThe foundation’s June 2026 report brings together anonymous feedback from one workshop. Students asked for relatable stories, time to understand the information, and clear ways to find support.
Students asked for personal experiences and examples they could relate to, including stories from people their own age.
A focus for future workshops: give personal stories enough time and connect them to situations students recognize.
Source: Student Substance Awareness Presentation Survey Report, dated June 7, 2026. The report lists 30 anonymous responses from students aged 14 to 18 in South Florida and names Dr. Mari Rodriguez and Mercy Preciado as presenters.
This is feedback from one workshop. It helps guide teaching improvements. The report’s percentage summaries need reconciliation with its charts, so this page presents the documented scope and feedback themes.
Prevention starts with clear information and a conversation that feels safe to join.
Workshops discuss fentanyl, vaping, and cannabis, with space for students to ask questions.
Communication and emotional wellbeing are part of the conversation, alongside substance use prevention.
Mari shares the loss that led her to create the foundation and the purpose that keeps this work moving.
Help us create more opportunities for students and families to learn, ask questions, and find support.