Addiction is Real, Inc.

08/24/2025

Today was glorious! Over 120 came out to show their support for the St. Charles Missouri Kiwanis and raise funds (over $15,000!!!) for Addiction is Real, Inc. and the St. Charles County Family YMCA! We are all so grateful! Thank you to every sponsor, cyclist, runner, walker, volunteer and partner organization who came out today!!!! ❤️🙌 more pics to come! Check back later!

08/20/2025

Join us this Saturday for a fantastic event supporting Addiction is Real, the St. Charles Family YMCA and the St. Charles Kiwanis! Enjoy a beautiful day at Frontier Park while cycling, running, or walking. Kids can register for FREE! If you can't make it, consider donating to support this vital cause. Let's make a difference together! https://conta.cc/45rmAJX

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08/18/2025

Facts. Once we know better, we do better!

We can help you find the right tone. 🤣❤️🥳 Addiction is Real, Inc.

08/11/2025

This weekend you could find Addiction is Real, Inc. All over - but Saturday’s The Ryan Xenakis Memorial Foundation Wiffleball Tournament stands out to all of us! Thanks to SOUL: Surviving Overdose & Understanding Loss for connecting Molly and Paul with our crew, to the Foundation for choosing our organization as a recipient, and to everyone who loves Ryan - thank you for your support of Ryan’s family this weekend! ❤️❤️❤️🙌🥇it was a beautiful thing to witness!

Register for our next fun event - a gravel trail cycle | Run and Walk ❤️💪🤘
https://bit.ly/m/stcharlesmokiwanis

08/11/2025

Keep an eye on accounts that give your kids purchasing power you might not be aware of….. Or income that needs to be investigated. Name the apps your kids use:

A former substitute teacher who was accused of sexually abusing a child during "play dates" at her home told law enforcement the 11-year-old boy was to blame because he made sexual advances on her first.

Sources say the boy's mother confronted him after discovering the teacher had sent him $700 through CashApp.

08/06/2025

Bollinger County Children & Youth Issues Coalition invites you to a Professional Development session next Thursday, August 14. RSVP now. Learn how to identify risk factors and promote protective factors in the lives of local youth. Substance Use Disorder/addiction has a heritable component 50%-70% of the time, emphasizing the need for open conversation.

BE A WINNER: First to spot the mistake on our calendar gets a shout-out out and first to name the risk factor wins bragging rights! First to spot an item gifted to us for a special youth in your community (protective factor) wins the bronze! lol. $10 gift card to each if you are registered for the event!

You will hear from area experts, including your local Prevention Resource Center Southeast Prevention Resource Center and experience the Addiction is Real, Inc. Hidden in Plain View Interactive display!

RSVP to Stacy NOW! staylor@bollingercountyhealth.org

08/05/2025

Together, we're building a brighter future for our kids! Join us in the journey!
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08/04/2025

We are headed to Cape Girardeau with the Addiction is Real, Inc. Hidden in Plain View mobile unit! Come by and say hi!

Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center
Southeast Prevention Resource Center

** THIS MONDAY **
A FREE interactive exhibit for parents, caregivers and adults who work with teens.
https://www.capecountyhealth.com/calendarDetail.php?Hidden-In-Plain-View-176

To learn more about drug or alcohol use among teenagers, visit https://www.capecountyhealth.com/newsDetail.php?Hidden-in-Plain-Sight-49