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Let's Debunk Narcan Myths!
Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose rapidly. While Narcan is a crucial tool in saving lives...

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Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Get to know Kat Pappas!
How/why did you get started at KED? I started as an intern at KED during my senior year of college. I found KED in my freshman year,...

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Get to know Mikayla Martin!
How/why did you get started at KED? Personal connections led me to KED to help educate youth in the community about the rising dangers...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Get to know Angie Ritorto!
How/why did you get started at KED? I started working at KED because I knew I wanted to educate young people in a way that gives them the...

Kids Escaping Drugs
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Get to know Ashley Gedra!
How/why did you get started at KED? The job just sort of appeared at the exact moment I found myself needing a change and unhappy with my...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Get to know Danielle Roberts!
How/why did you get started at KED? I started at KED as a marketing intern in 2022. They graciously took me in, and the experience...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Get to know Meghan Boarts!
How/why did you get started at KED? I worked in the nonprofit sector for the last 7 years because I enjoy knowing that my work is...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Get to know Dana McPhaden!
How/why did you get started at KED? I think the work KED does is so important, and I want to contribute to making sure our services are...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Get to know Jodie Altman!
How/why did you get started at KED? I have been on the KED Campus since it started in 1990. I believe in the mission of KED and have...

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Coping Skills for Teens
Teenagers often face various challenges, and having a repertoire of coping skills is crucial for their emotional well-being and...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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Words Matter | How we talk about drug use.
When discussing people with a substance use disorder, it's important to approach the conversation with empathy, understanding, and...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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What Age Do Kids Start Experimenting?
Teens may start to experiment with drugs at different ages, but many begin in their early to mid-adolescent years. According to the...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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15 Tips on How to Support a Loved One in Recovery
Supporting a person recovering from substance use can be challenging but vital. Recovery is a journey, and having a solid support system...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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5 Tips to Help Prevent Teens From Drug Use
Preventing youth from using drugs involves a multifaceted approach that includes education, prevention programs, and supportive...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Harm Reduction - Let's Talk About
Harm reduction is a public health approach that aims to minimize the negative consequences associated with drug use and other high-risk...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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Teenage Alcohol Use - What to Look Out For
There are many reasons why a young person might start drinking, including: Peer pressure: Adolescents are often influenced by their peers...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
Narcan, also known by its generic name naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose rapidly. Its importance cannot be...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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What to Know About Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is typically used to manage severe pain, such as pain related to surgery or cancer treatment....

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Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Is Recovery a life-long battle?
Recovery is often described as a lifelong process rather than a one-time event. This is because substance use disorders are a chronic...

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Oct 3, 20231 min read
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30 Days of Remembrance: Mark
Mark Jack loved his tribe (the people who respected and loved him). He was so funny and always wanted to make people smile. He was a...

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Aug 30, 20231 min read
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