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...

"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...

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

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...

Ryan was my sweet, and energetic little brother, 2 years apart. He was your typical middle child: reckless and mischievous. We have a...

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...