Volunteer Spotlights:
Community the Anti Drug June 1, 2024
Lilly Brandt & Rheanna Hall We celebrate Dr. Lilly Brandt as she retires from her position as DHS assistant principal and as Co-Vice-President of CTAD.
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Tips to Keep Kids Safe Over Summer Break
Community the Anti Drug June 1, 2024
Summer is here which means kids have more time and opportunities to be on devices. The internet can be wonderful for enhancing kids’ education, but
Talk, Monitor & Secure:
Community the Anti Drug June 1, 2024
Help Your Child Stay Drug-Free For students, summer is a welcome break from school work and schedules but not necessarily from social pressures. The start
Power of Community
Community the Anti Drug June 1, 2024
Working Together for Our Youth CTAD’s 2023 Annual Report (2023 Informe Anual en español) is a colorful compilation of accomplishments, priorities and photos. We celebrate
Help is a Text, Chat or Call Away
Community the Anti Drug June 1, 2024
Even During Summer Students who are struggling or worried about a friend are encouraged to talk to a counselor, parent, or other trusted adult. When
Volunteer Spotlight: Youth Role Models in CTAD’s Delta Program
Community the Anti Drug April 1, 2024
We recognize and celebrate the following DHS & HPHS Delta youth who have shown leadership and initiative in the following areas: Strategizing creative ways to
Most DHS & HPHS Students Want to Perform their Best
Community the Anti Drug April 1, 2024
There are many reasons our youth make drug-free choices. One of those reasons is that most DHS & HPHS students want to perform their best
Supporting a Loved One’s Recovery
Community the Anti Drug April 1, 2024
How can you best celebrate friends or loved ones who are living addiction-free? Here are some ways for you and your kids to show your
End of the Year Celebrations: Keeping our Kids Safe
Community the Anti Drug April 1, 2024
As a parent, are you finding it harder to keep up with your middle school and highschool kids? With the warmer weather and upcoming events
Highland Park Closes Legal Loophole to Protect Youth from Cannabis
Community the Anti Drug April 1, 2024
By Barbara de Nekker, CTAD Executive Director When Illinois legalized the sale of retail marijuana, they included a lot of restrictions on advertising, packaging, production
Meet CTAD’s New Program Coordinator
Community the Anti Drug February 1, 2024
Hi, I’m delighted to be the new CTAD program coordinator. While originally from Highland Park, I began my career at the CDC in Atlanta, working
Meet CTAD’s 2024 Board of Directors
Community the Anti Drug February 1, 2024
We applaud the dedication and commitment of our continuing and newly elected board members and those who served us in the past. It’s amazing to
