Leading the Nation in Training Drug Educators Who Protect Youth and Communities

I train teachers, law enforcement, and community leaders how to deliver effective, evidence-based drug education that actually works.

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Why I Do This Work

I don’t approach drug education as a theory or a trend. I approach it as someone who has lived the consequences.

Before the age of 16, I lost seven friends to drugs and alcohol. Those losses shaped my life and ultimately my mission. When I discovered the Drug-Free World program in 2007, I saw something different. A fact-based, non-judgmental approach that respected young people and actually reached them.

That discovery set me on a path that has now spanned nearly two decades.

What Sets My Training Apart

Training Educators Is My Specialty

Many people talk about drug education. Very few know how to train educators to deliver it correctly.

My work focuses on teaching educators, not just content, but method. How to communicate without lecturing. How to engage students instead of talking at them. How to handle real questions, resistance, and modern challenges like vaping and marijuana.

I’ve trained over 20,000 educators, including teachers, driver education instructors, law enforcement officers, and community leaders across the United States and Canada.

How to present drug education in a way youth actually listen to.

How to use proven, free educational materials effectively.

How to create lasting impact instead of one-time assemblies.

How to answer hard questions with confidence and credibility.

Benefits You Can Count On

Greater Engagement, Start to Finish

Darren trains educators how to engage without lecturing. His sessions model exactly how drug education should be delivered in the classroom, with real dialogue, thoughtful questions, and moments that keep participants fully involved. Educators don’t just learn what to teach, they experience how effective drug education feels.

Custom Message That Feels “So Us”

No generic drug education here. Darren tailors every training to the audience, whether it’s teachers, law enforcement, driver educators, or community leaders. Using pre-training discovery, he adapts examples, language, and scenarios so educators walk away with tools that fit their students, their environment, and today’s real-world challenges.

Actionable Takeaways That Drive Results

Inspiration is the spark; tools make it stick. Simple frameworks and actionable takeaways your people can apply right now—and still use weeks later.
Inspiration matters, but proper training changes outcomes. Darren equips educators with clear frameworks, proven methods, and ready-to-use tools they can apply immediately. Participants leave knowing how to present drug education with confidence, credibility, and consistency long after the training ends.

Scale and Impact

Real-World Impact, Nationwide

My focus has always been scale. When you train educators well, the impact multiplies.

✅ 20,000+ educators trained

✅ Programs delivered in all 50 states

✅ Tens of thousands of seminars and training sessions

✅ Millions of young people reached through trained educators

Drug Educators Alliance

In 2020, I founded Drug Educators Alliance to take this work to the next level.

DEA exists to build, support, and deploy a national network of trained drug educators who are equipped to educate youth properly and responsibly. Through DEA, we train educators, support schools and communities, and partner with organizations to deliver high-quality drug education at scale.

Training Programs That Make a Difference

In addition to keynote speaking, I deliver powerful, results-driven training programs tailored to specific audiences. Whether you’re an educator, corporate leader, or community organizer, these trainings equip participants with the tools and knowledge they need to make real impact.

Explore my signature programs:

Drug Education Training – A comprehensive program for youth outreach, prevention, and awareness.
Corporate Drug Education – Help your team stay safe, informed, and compliant with customized workplace drug education.
Teacher Drug Education – Give educators the tools and confidence to talk to students about drugs and make a lasting impact.

Darren's knowledge and understanding allows the audience to participate in a way to keep them engaged and inspired. He has the ability to connect with his audience and truly make them feel special.

"Darren talks to the audience not at them. He is truly caring and come from a place of understanding not judgement. Darren genuinely want to help as many people as he can to live a safe healthy life."

“Darren is amazing to watch.”

Darren Tessitore, immediately commands attention, infusing every interaction with poise and authenticity. Darren's ability to engage the audience fosters meaningful participation and ensures a productive atmosphere. Darren’s expertise is evident in the way complex concepts are delivered with clarity and precision. The audience consistently leaves with actionable insights and a deeper understanding of the material. Demonstrating a strong commitment to audience engagement, Darren Tessitore creates sessions that are both memorable and impactful. Through thought-provoking dialogue and encouragement, Darren facilitates a collaborative learning environment.

Let’s Raise the Standard for Drug Education

If you’re an educator, school, organization, or community looking for drug education training that is credible, effective, and proven, I’d love to talk.

Leading the Nation in Training Drug Educators Who Protect Youth and Communities

Happy Customers

Why I Do This Work

What Sets My Training Apart

Training Educators Is My Specialty

Benefits You Can Count On

Greater Engagement, Start to Finish

Custom Message That Feels “So Us”

Actionable Takeaways That Drive Results

Scale and Impact

Real-World Impact, Nationwide

Drug Educators Alliance

Training Programs That Make a Difference

Let’s Raise the Standard for Drug Education

Contact Details

(727) 300-1345

info@thrivemgmt.com

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Leading the Nation in Training Drug Educators Who Protect Youth and Communities

Happy Customers

Why I Do This Work

What Sets My Training Apart

Training Educators Is My Specialty

Benefits You Can Count On

Greater Engagement, Start to Finish

Custom Message That Feels “So Us”

Actionable Takeaways That Drive Results

Scale and Impact

Real-World Impact, Nationwide​

Drug Educators Alliance

Training Programs That Make a Difference

Let’s Raise the Standard for Drug Education

Contact Details

(727) 300-1345

info@thrivemgmt.com

Address

Real-World Impact, Nationwide