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,...

What are you studying? I am a Health and Human Services major with a focus on Community Mental Health, and a minor in Addiction...

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....

Stigma refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that lead to discrimination and marginalization of individuals or groups...

Social media can be a powerful tool for communication, self-expression, and connection , but it also comes with several dangers for kids...

Genetics and Addiction: How Your DNA Can Influence Substance Use Addiction is a complicated condition that doesn’t have a single cause....

Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can significantly affect our mental and physical health....

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is much more potent than heroin, meaning that a much smaller amount can produce the same effects....

Staying sober during the holidays can be especially challenging with the emphasis on celebrations, gatherings, and sometimes, stress....

When we think of Peer Pressure in relation to substance, we often picture youth's peers encouraging them to use. But both internal peer...

Social media can influence substance use in various ways, although it's important to note that the relationship between social media and...

Combining cannabis and nicotine can indeed lead to increased effects and potentially pose additional risks. Here's why: 1. Synergistic...

A Call to Action October marks Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, a crucial time for communities, families, and educators to come...

How/why did you get started at KED? I have always had a passion to work with adolescents and their families and provide...

When we think of Kelsey, immediately her infectious smile comes to mind. That smile would lighten up a room and bring joy to everyone...

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...

I was Paul’s teacher when he was in high school. Fortunately, our paths crossed in unexpected ways in later years. Paul struggled with...

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...

Michael was the oldest of 4. He was a good big brother, an amazing grandson, big hearted nephew and an awesome friend to all his friends....

Cameron AKA Cam D Man, MagicCam, was a young man with a heart of gold. He loved doing magic, loved animals (especially his bearded...