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Ep 8: The Fentanyl Crisis: How Synthetic Drugs Are Killing Our Youth
In this episode, Denise Mayer and Brian Mulcahy discuss the alarming rise of fentanyl and synthetic drugs in the United States, emphasizing the importance of […]
Ep 7: Teen Addiction Explained: Why Youth Are at Higher Risk
In this podcast, Denise Mayer and Dr. Ty Brumback discuss the multifaceted issues surrounding adolescent substance use, particularly focusing on alcohol. They explore the various […]
Ep 6: Raising Resilient Teens | How to Protect Youth from Drug Influence
During this session, I sit down with Jake White, a national speaker and expert in the field of youth drug prevention. As the co-founder of […]
Ep 5: Teens Gambling Online: The Hidden Addiction Parents Overlook
In this session, we sit down with Milan Karna, Program Manager for Problem Gambling at the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction services and […]
Ep 4: The Teen Vaping Epidemic: Why It’s Spreading & How to Stop It.
In this conversation, Denise Mayer and Lexi Lausten discuss the pressing issues surrounding vaping and cannabis in Ohio, particularly focusing on the impact on youth […]
Ep 3: Protecting Kids from Sex Trafficking | Signs Every Parent Must Know
Protecting Kids from Sex Trafficking |Signs Every Parent Must Know In this episode, we sit down with Scarlet Hudson of Women of Alabaster to discuss […]
Ep 2: The Truth About Teen Marijuana Use | Hidden Dangers Parents Miss
In this episode, we sit down with Alysha Currie, the Operations Manager for the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), a division of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical […]
Ep 1: Fentanyl & Teens: The Deadly Threats Parents Need to Know About
In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Quehl, founder of the “Do It For Jack” organization, which was created in memory of her son, […]
What is Prevention?
Prevention is the key to allowing our youth to live a productive life! If we can prevent them from adult addiction we can insure that […]
Fentanyl Poisoning
DEA officials report a dramatic rise in the number of fake pills containing at least 2mg of fentanyl, which is considered a deadly dose. Drug […]