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Life Stories Podcast with Shara Goswick: Real People. Inspiring Stories. Making a Difference.

Life Stories Podcast with Shara Goswick: Real People. Inspiring Stories. Making a Difference.

Protecting Our Kids: A Conversation with Dave Kopeny

Jun 25, 2026 · 40m

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About this episode

What happens when a former school counselor, juvenile probation officer, gang investigator, and private investigator spends more than 30 years on the front lines of the drug crisis? In this eye-opening conversation, Dave Kopeny shares what he's learned about teen substance abuse, addiction, and the critical role parents play in prevention. Drawing from both his professional experience and his personal story of growing up in a family impacted by addiction, Dave offers practical, real-world advice for parents who want to protect their children before problems begin. Dave explains why he believes the traditional "war on drugs" has failed, how today's drug landscape is more dangerous than ever,…