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# Addiction is Real

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## Posts

- [Rail District Festival](https://addictionisreal.org/rail-district-festival/) - By Erin Johnston Updated September 22, 2026
- [St. Charles Community Services Summit](https://addictionisreal.org/st-charles-community-services-summit/) - By Erin Johnston Updated September 22, 2026

## Pages

- [Home](https://addictionisreal.org/) - 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.
- [Donate](https://addictionisreal.org/donate/) - Thank You There is more than one way to donate to help Addiction is Real.Choose among the following: Help Addiction is Real to reduce youth substance use and overdose deaths. Donate Today! Help Addiction is Real with the Alec Ehrhardt Memorial Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Donate Today!
- [Our Impact](https://addictionisreal.org/our-impact/) - Our Impact Here, we'll share real-life perspectives, educational resources, and updates on our journey to equip trusted adults with the tools needed to prevent youth substance abuse. Explore our latest articles, see the impact of our interactive exhibits in the community, and join us in fostering open conversations that protect and empower our youth. View
- [Event Calendar](https://addictionisreal.org/event-calendar/) - Event Calendar We hope to see you at our next event! Interested in volunteering with Addiction is Real? Apply or set up a time to meet with our Executive Director at https://bit.ly/m/AIRvolunteers. Alec Ehrhardt Memorial Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Date: TBD Location: TBD Interested in Registering? Click Below! Drop numbers will be mailed to you on 8/15/2026.
- [Jobs](https://addictionisreal.org/jobs/) - Why Choose Us? Leaders are needed to meet the demand for programs and education we provide to the community! Join us and our mission to empower adults with the tools and information they need to spot early signs of substance use, risky behaviors and have important conversations NOW with the youth in their lives. Learn
- [Volunteers](https://addictionisreal.org/volunteer/) - Why Choose Us? Leaders are needed to meet the demand for programs and education we provide to the community! Join us and our mission to empower adults with the tools and information they need to spot early signs of substance use, risky behaviors and have important conversations NOW with the youth in their lives. Learn
- [About Events](https://addictionisreal.org/about-events/) - Hidden in Plain View is a traveling bedroom exhibit that we set up on-site for parents to search & explore. The exhibit contains over 70 items that could signal involvement in risky activities including alcohol and drug use. Parents learn how to recognize these warning signs and get prevention tips for talking with their kids
- [Facts About Fentanyl](https://addictionisreal.org/facts-about-fentanyl/) - Facts About Fentanyl In the 21st century, overdose deaths are five times higher–with over 100,000 overdose deaths in the 12 months ending May 2021. Fentanyl, the synthetic opioid most commonly found in counterfeit pills, is the primary driver of this alarming increase in overdose deaths. Key Statistics This section highlights career opportunities within our organization,
- [Resources](https://addictionisreal.org/resources/) - Need Help? Reach out for help today. If you suspect that your child may be using alcohol or drugs, don’t wait! Not Sure What to Do Next? A great place to start is the Partnership to End Addiction Parent Helpline. Get the resources you need to address your son or daughter’s substance use, whether you’ve
- [Don't Wait](https://addictionisreal.org/dont-wait/) - A Film About Substance Use Prevention “Don’t Wait” is a substance use prevention-focused documentary that confronts the reality of youth substance use and addiction, emphasizing that the issue is both widespread and often underestimated by families who believe it won’t affect them. Through insights from medical professionals, law enforcement, and parents impacted by addiction, the
- [Teenage Brain](https://addictionisreal.org/teenage-brain/) - Adolescent Brain Development Scientists now know that the brain is getting reorganized in a big way during the teenage years. This is a time of huge opportunities — and risks. Everyone knows the importance of guiding and nurturing toddlers, whose brains are developing at warp speed. But what about the development of the teen brain?
- [Contact](https://addictionisreal.org/contact/) - Contact Me
- [About Prescription Drugs](https://addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit/about-prescription-drugs/) - How To Discard Unused Medication Prescription medicines are now the most commonly abused drugs among 12 to 13 year-olds. Furthermore, 80% of heroin users start out misusing prescription drugs, often led there by curiosity and availability. You can help address the opiate crisis in our community by starting with your own medicine cabinet. Below are tips
- [Talking About Drugs with Preschoolers](https://addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit/talking-about-drugs-with-preschoolers/) - Now is the time! It may seem premature to talk about drugs with preschoolers, but the attitudes they form now are the foundation for the decisions they will make when they’re older. At this early age, they are eager to know and memorize rules, and they want your opinion on what’s “bad” and what’s “good.”
- [Our Story](https://addictionisreal.org/our-story/) - Our Message & Mission Addiction is Real began with a simple question. How can we educate parents on the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and provide them with the tools needed to guide and engage their children through this very rough and sensitive terrain? We envision communities where every child is surrounded by trusted, informed
- [Talking About Drugs with High Schoolers](https://addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit/talking-about-drugs-with-high-schoolers/) - A Critical Time for Conversation By the time teens enter high school, they have likely had many opportuni­ties to try drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco. Even if they have resisted the temptation, they’ve probably seen their peers do it—sometimes to excess and perhaps even with serious conse­quences. In fact, they may know fellow classmates with addiction
- [Talking About Drugs with Middle Schoolers](https://addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit/talking-about-drugs-with-middle-schoolers/) - Strengthening Your Relationship Your child’s transition to middle school (or junior high) calls for special vigilance. If you began having regular conversations with your child at a young age, the child should know by now – without a doubt – where you stand on the subject of drugs and alcohol. If you didn’t have those
- [Talking About Drugs with Kids in Elementary School](https://addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit/talking-about-drugs-with-kids-in-elementary-schoolers/) - Build a Strong Foundation At the lower end of this age range, children are very perceptive and anxious to learn. This is a good time to introduce more detail into your conversations about drugs, especially what they are and the consequences of using them. Explain the concept of addiction – that some people may not
- [Drugs & Alcohol Defined](https://addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit/drugs-alcohol-defined/) - Understanding Drugs & Alcohol ALCOHOL Alcohol remains the #1 drug of choice for young people and alcohol related tragedies are the #1 cause of death for teenagers in the country. Underage drinking is NOT a harmless “rite of passage”: Ninety percent of alcohol consumed by underage drinkers is consumed while binge drinking, according to the
- [Parent Toolkit](https://addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit/) - Welcome to the Parent Toolkit Here you’ll find information about what’s going on in the world today as it pertains to alcohol and other drugs, and guidance on how to talk to your kids about it and keep them safe. Download Parent Toolkit Talking About Drugs by Age Group It’s never too early to start
- [Book an Event](https://addictionisreal.org/book-an-event/)
- [Press and Media](https://addictionisreal.org/press-and-media/) - Press And Media First Alert 4 Lawsuit targets St. Louis County’s ban on tobacco and nicotine sales near schools, advocates ‘Shocked and disappointed’ This is the first use case description, explaining its purpose and highlighting how it effectively solves a specific problem while improving overall efficiency. Watch Newscast 5 On Your Side ‘No questions asked’:
- [Hidden in Plain Sight Virtual Bedroom](https://addictionisreal.org/hidden-in-plain-sight-virtual-bedroom/)

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