Get to Know Lindsey Litzinger!
How/why did you get started at KED? Â I have always had a passion to work with adolescents and their families and provide...
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- Aug 22
- 2 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Kelsey
When we think of Kelsey, immediately her infectious smile comes to mind. That smile would lighten up a room and bring joy to everyone...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Aug 13
- 2 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Beau
Beau, even from a young age, wanted to make people laugh. He had a kind and gentle spirit. He was a brother, son, uncle and loved to...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Aug 13
- 2 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Paul
I was Paul’s teacher when he was in high school. Fortunately, our paths crossed in unexpected ways in later years. Paul struggled with...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Aug 13
- 3 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Dan Tran
Danny was my older brother who left this world far too soon on August 26th, 2002, due to a drug overdose. There’s no denying that my...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Aug 6
- 2 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Michael P
"God I could say so much about my brother, he was the most talented person I’ve ever known. Anything Michael set his mind to he achieved...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Aug 5
- 1 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Cameron
Cameron AKA Cam D Man, MagicCam, was a young man with a heart of gold. He loved doing magic, loved animals (especially his bearded...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Jul 31
- 1 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Jesse Adams
Jesse loved to dance, shake his butt, and sing. He was a HUGE Britney Spears fan and made sure everyone knew it. He loved watching...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Jul 30
- 3 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Ryan Thornton
Ryan was my sweet, and energetic little brother, 2 years apart. He was your typical middle child: reckless and mischievous. We have a...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Jul 30
- 1 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Nicholas White
Nicholas was a huge goofball and very outgoing. He was a son to Wendy, brother to Matthew, nephew to Debbie, a grandson, and my best...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Jul 30
- 5 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Melissa
Melissa Ann Dobiesz. We hear her name, and we are filled with so much love and beautiful memories. Melissa was called so many different...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Jul 29
- 2 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Philip
Philip Roman (Phil) was a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, a dad, and a friend to so many. If you had a connection with...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Jul 29
- 1 min
30 Days of Remembrance: Alan
Loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend! Alan was all of these and so much more than his addiction. In his 35 years on this...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Jul 22
- 1 min
Get To Know Amber Brown!
How/why did you get started at KED? I have a strong passion for advocating, understanding and empowering the youth. The KED staff and...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- May 8
- 2 min
10 Ways to Eliminate Substance Use Stigma
Eliminating the stigma around substance use is a complex task that requires a multi-faceted approach involving individuals, communities,...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- May 8
- 1 min
What Kind of Drugs are Youth Using in 2024?
Here are some drug trends among teens that have been observed in recent years: Vaping and e-cigarettes: Vaping and e-cigarettes have...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- May 8
- 2 min
How Can I Help Prevent Youth Drug Use?
Here are some tips that can help your kids stay away from drugs: Build a strong relationship with your kids: Establishing trust and open...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- May 8
- 1 min
Is Vaping safer than Smoking?
The truth is, we won't know for sure for probably a few decades. Here are just a few ingredients found in vapes: Nicotine- a highly...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- May 8
- 2 min
Substance Use Risk for LGTBQ+ Youth
The increased risk of substance use among LGBTQ+ youth can be attributed to several interconnected factors: 1. Minority Stress and...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
- Mar 15
- 2 min
What are the Signs of Alcoholism?
It can be difficult to determine if your child is an alcoholic, as there is no one-size-fits-all definition for alcoholism. However,...
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