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Addiction is Real is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in St. Louis, Missouri whose mission is to bring hope to communities by equipping trusted adults with tools, real-life insight, interactive exhibits, and presentations to prevent or delay addiction and youth substance use.

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Our mission is to bring hope to communities by equipping trusted adults with tools, real-life insight, interactive exhibits, and presentations to prevent or delay addiction and youth substance use.

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Alec Ehrhardt Memorial Golf Tournament and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop

Date: June 15, 2026

Location: Old Hickory Golf Course

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Don’t Wait – A Film by Addiction is Real

Preventing substance use starts with a conversation. It’s no secret that teenagers face the pressures of drugs and alcohol, but what you might not know is just how young kids are deciding whether they want to experiment with dangerous substances. DON’T WAIT — a new film from Addiction is Real — explores this and so much more, as a way to encourage parents to have those important conversations with their children.

Hidden in Plain View Virtual Bedroom

You might be surprised that seemingly innocent items can actually indicate substance use. Hidden in Plain View allows you to explore a child’s bedroom right from your computer or mobile device to see if you can recognize the signs of risky behavior. Discover what to look for and why these items could indicate that your child is using alcohol or drugs. Can you find the over 70 suspicious items hidden in plain view?

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