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Signs of Youth Drug Use
It can be difficult to tell if your child is using drugs, but there are some signs that you can look out for: Changes in behavior: Your...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Sep 261 min read
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What is an Early Intervention?
If your child has been using drugs and/or alcohol, an Early Intervention session on the Kids Escaping Drugs (KED) Campus is the first...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Sep 42 min read
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30 Days of Remembrance: Mark
Mark Jack is my son. He passed on Easter Sunday, two days after his 26th birthday. He died of an overdose eight years into his disease....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jul 292 min read
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Get To Know Hanna Corcoran!
How/why did you get started at KED/SFC? My fiancé and I have been hoping to relocate to this area for the past few years. Over that time,...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jun 301 min read
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Get To Know Miguel Mejia!
What are you studying? Â I am a Health and Human Services major with a focus on Community Mental Health, and a minor in Addiction...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jun 302 min read
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Youth Substance Use on Summer Break
It's true that there tends to be an increase in drug use among youth during the summer months. There are a few reasons for this trend: 1....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jun 272 min read
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What is Stigma?
Stigma refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that lead to discrimination and marginalization of individuals or groups...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Feb 32 min read
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What is the Dark Side of Social Media?
Social media can be a powerful tool for communication, self-expression, and connection , but it also comes with several dangers for kids...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 62 min read
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Genetics & Addiction
Genetics and Addiction: How Your DNA Can Influence Substance Use Addiction is a complicated condition that doesn’t have a single cause....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Does Stress Affect Substance Use?
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can significantly affect our mental and physical health....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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Is Fentanyl More Dangerous Than Heroin?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is much more potent than heroin, meaning that a much smaller amount can produce the same effects....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Navigating the Holiday Season Sober
Staying sober during the holidays can be especially challenging with the emphasis on celebrations, gatherings, and sometimes, stress....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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What is Internal Peer Pressure?
When we think of Peer Pressure in relation to substance, we often picture youth's peers encouraging them to use. But both internal peer...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Social Media Affects Youth's Perception of Substances
Social media can influence substance use in various ways, although it's important to note that the relationship between social media and...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Risks of Combining Cannabis and Nicotine
Combining cannabis and nicotine can indeed lead to increased effects and potentially pose additional risks. Here's why: 1. Synergistic...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Embracing Youth Substance Use Prevention Month
A Call to Action October marks Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, a crucial time for communities, families, and educators to come...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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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 26, 20241 min read
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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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Aug 22, 20242 min read
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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...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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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...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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