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Ep 4: Understanding the Vaping Epidemic

By Denise Mayer | January 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 and community health. They explore […]

Ep 3: Sex trafficking of our children: how to keep them safe!

By Denise Mayer | January 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

In this episode, we sit down with Scarlet Hudson of Women of Alabaster to discuss the dangers and risks of sex trafficking for our children.  Understanding what this looks like and […]

Ep 2: Marijuana, the  Hidden Risks for Our Children

By Denise Mayer | January 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

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 Center, to discuss the impact […]

Ep 1: Fighting Fentanyl: Are your kids safe?

By Denise Mayer | January 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

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, Jack Quehl, who tragically passed […]

What is Prevention?

By Denise Mayer | October 6, 2022 | 0 Comments

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 they have the best possible […]

Fentanyl Poisoning

By Denise Mayer | September 11, 2022 | 0 Comments

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 traffickers are using fake pills […]

Vaping and Mental Health

By Denise Mayer | June 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

As we enter into the summer where many students are experiencing changes in routines and possible loss of the same social network they experience during the school year, now is […]

Fentanyl, One Pill Can Kill

By Denise Mayer | May 26, 2022 | 0 Comments

My Name is Denise Mayer and I am the Founder and Director of Step up Anderson Township, a coalition for a safe, healthy and drug free community.   Last week, […]

One Pill Can Kill

By Denise Mayer | January 23, 2022 | 0 Comments

Awkward Conversations

By Denise Mayer | January 23, 2022 | 0 Comments

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