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Lawsuit targets St. Louis County’s ban on tobacco and nicotine sales near schools, advocates ‘Shocked and disappointed’
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5 On Your Side
‘No questions asked’: Free Narcan available at St. Louis County libraries under new initiative
There’s a new partnership in St. Louis County to fight the opioid epidemic. All 20 library branches will now be a critical resource in breaking the stigma around substance abuse with the hope of saving more lives.
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‘There’s no greater pain’: Over 2 years after 13-year-old dies of accidental fentanyl overdose, Franklin County mom waiting for justice
While going through photos on Facebook, Tiffany Foster laughed as she remembered the good times with her only son, Zack. “He was my sweet pea, my buddy, my sidekick,” Foster said. Back in 2021, Zack was 13, a constant ball of energy and a social butterfly with a heart of gold.
KFVS12
Missouri non-profit helps parents spot signs of possible substance use in kids
“Hidden in Plain Sight.” That’s how one Missouri non-profit describes the warning signs of drug use in teens. Erin Johnston is the executive director of “Addiction Is Real”, a non-profit out of St. Louis. Johnston said that the purpose of their non-profit is to help parents protect their children from drugs.
The Kirkwood Call
Charity Issue: Stop the silence
Addicted to heroin and pregnant with her first child, Heidi Bartels was in labor and stuck on what she should do next. She is now a volunteer for Addiction Is Real, a non-profit organization which helps families struggling with similar situations.
KY3 News
DEA Agents in Missouri-area seize record number of fentanyl
The Drug Enforcement Administration region including Missouri, Kansas and part of Illinois have seized a record 108 kilograms of fentanyl already this fiscal year, topping the 104 kilograms seized in 2019.
West Magazine
Local nonprofit, new film put spotlight on drug addiction
In an age when drugs and alcohol are literally available at our fingertips, “Not my child” are the three most dangerous words a parent can utter. The hope is that no child will travel down the path to addiction, but the reality is far different.
Fox 2 News
Cycling for our Children supports youth drug education
The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis division says it’s seeing an increase in drug use and overdoses during the pandemic and now it’s partnering with Kiwanis of Saint Charles to host “Cycling for Our Children” to raise funds and awareness about addiction. The proceeds will go to ‘Addiction is Real’, a non-profit that teaches parents how to proactively talk to their kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Webster-Kirkwood Times
“Hidden in Plain View” initiative helps parents spot signs of risky behavior in their teens
A Diet Coke can concealing drugs. A stapler holding prescription pills. A flask disguised as a bottle of lotion. A watch that keeps time, but is also a grinder for marijuana… These are just a few of the seemingly innocent items that can be hidden in plain view in a typical teenager’s bedroom.
Fox 2 News
Hidden in Plain View: What dangers are in your child’s room?
An anti-drug program showing parents the signs to look for if your child is experimenting with drugs and alcohol. “It’s shocking, very shocking,” says mother Karen Simms. She has a 12-year-old and she’s trying to learn the signs of danger before they start showing up in her home. This demonstration teaches parents how to do a thorough search of a child’s room.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Hidden in Plain View on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Today in St. Louis – KSDK, 5 on Your Side
Want to learn how to spot risky behavior in teens? Start here.
If you have a teenager, you may think you would know if they are using drugs or drinking alcohol. But the fact of the matter is kids are finding new ways of hiding things, right in plain sight. That’s where Hidden in Plain View comes in to help. The initiative is an interactive display of a teenager’s bedroom containing over 70 items that could signal potential risky activity in a young person’s life. Throughout the program, parents will learn how to spot warning signs, as well as get tips for talking with kids about the dangers of alcohol and drug use.
