Addiction is Real, Inc.

10/23/2026

Stop the silence. Start a conversation. Save a young life.

Our Hidden in Plain View interactive exhibit is being booked for 2027.

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10/22/2026

Kids are every communities MOST valuable resource. They are also the most vulnerable. Our team loved the chance to work with teens at the DART Lincoln County, Missouri summit!

Today’s Addiction is Real, Inc. crew: Julie Graham Wiseman, Tiffany, Nadine Ricketts, Dee, Whitney Ann

Friendship bracelets given out today were ALL made by Mary E. Koeller and Gina Schwendemann Hooper ❤️

10/22/2026

Addiction is Real, Inc. works with a ton with adults - but ALL of us love the events we get to do with kids! Whitney way to go with the student Red Flag or Green flag interactive fun during your sessions!

Thank you for having us as part of your middle school Summit today, DART Lincoln County, Missouri!

Today’s crew: Whitney Ann, Julie Graham Wiseman, Tiffany Foster, Dee and Nadine Ricketts ❤️💪🙌

Friendship bracelets handed out today were all made by Mary E. Koeller and Gina Schwendemann Hooper ❤️

10/22/2026

Our team is putting on our brand new “Red Flag or Green Flag?” Presentation to the kiddos! Thank you for having us DART Lincoln County, Missouri!

700 friendship bracelets are headed your way! Thanks to our bracelet making volunteers!!!!!! ❤️

TODAY IS THE DAY! 2026 LINCOLN COUNTY D.A.R.T. TEEN DRUG SUMMIT!

The Lincoln County D.A.R.T. Coalition is excited to bring together middle school students, community leaders, and local organizations for a day focused on prevention, education, and making positive choices!

This year's theme, Do the Next Right Thing!", reminds our youth that every decision matters and that making healthy choices today can lead to a brighter future. 🌟

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍Northroads Community Church, Moscow Mills, MO

🌟 What today's summit includes:

🎤 Inspiring Guest Speakers:DeAnna Price and Jeff Mozingo presenting "Choices."

🤝 Community Partnerships: Local organizations coming together to educate, empower, and support our youth.

A special THANK YOU to our community partners, presenters, volunteers, and everyone helping make this event possible. Prevention takes all of us working together, and we are grateful for a community that continues to invest in our youth!

Together, let's DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING!

10/21/2026

Had fun surprising a good friend of Addiction is Real, Inc.!

Happy 70th, Kent Ehrhardt KMOV!

What a nice surprise!

10/20/2026

Healthy routines can be visible, too. 💚

A teen’s room may offer small clues about how well their physical needs and daily routines are being supported:

💧 Reusable water bottles or signs of regular hydration
🏃 A gym bag, athletic gear, or equipment that’s being used
😴 A bed and bedroom routine that support sleep—not just late-night scrolling
🍎 Food and snack wrappers that reflect typical eating habits rather than noticeable, ongoing changes in eating patterns

Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and movement all play an important role in a young person’s overall well-being. Significant changes in sleeping or eating patterns can also be a reason to check in and see how they’re doing.

The goal isn’t to inspect or judge—it’s to notice changes, stay curious, and keep communication open.

Healthy routines support healthy coping. Connection helps protect both.

10/18/2026

Our #1 piece of advice!

10/13/2026

When engagement with learning fades, it may be time to check in.❤️

A teen’s space can sometimes reflect changes in their connection to school and learning:

📅 No planner, calendar, or visible assignments
📚 Few signs of books or learning materials being used
🖥️ A study space that has become unused or nonfunctional
📄 An absence of school projects or work they once took pride in

This isn’t about straight A’s, a perfectly organized desk, or one missing homework assignment. Look for changes in patterns. A noticeable loss of interest, motivation, or participation may signal that your teen is struggling or feeling disconnected.

Start with curiosity, not criticism. Ask what’s making school difficult. Listen. Help them identify small steps toward feeling engaged again.

Disengagement with learning can signal a loss of direction. Connection and support can help them find their way forward.

10/08/2026

Wildwood Middle School you’re making history! You’re the first SCHOOL to host Addiction is Real, Inc.’s updated! version of the Hidden in Plain View interactive display! We will be at the parent teacher nights 10/8 and 10/15! We will have free friendship bracelets for everyone!

Give us just 3 minutes: fill out a three question survey and step inside the trailer! learn to spot red flags that can increase risk - and green flags that help protect young people’s mental health and lower the risk of addiction.

Free Narcan from MIMH Addiction Science will be available! Don’t want to talk about it? Just grab the box and go! ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there! In the meantime, download our Toolkit! https://addictionisreal.org/
Rockwood School District

Special HUGE thanks to our donors, partners at CRUSH of St. Charles County and the St. Charles County Public Health for putting the finishing touches on this beautiful display! We can’t wait to bring it to events in 2027!

The OG crew is coming out to volunteer! ❤️
Farrah Gilbert Pam Anderson Greenberg

10/06/2026

Always give them a way out. ♥️✅