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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
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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
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
Most DHS & HPHS Students Follow the Law
Community the Anti Drug February 1, 2024
There are many reasons our youth make drug-free choices. More than half of DHS & HPHS students say they don’t drink alcohol or use marijuana
Did Someone Say Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board?
Community the Anti Drug December 1, 2023
Role Model Festive Fun for Everyone While teens are four times more likely to drink alcohol if their parents report frequent drinking*, families can also
Most DHS & HPHS Students Want to Keep Their Bodies Healthy
Community the Anti Drug December 1, 2023
There are many reasons our youth make drug-free choices. The most common reason reported by DHS & HPHS students is to keep their bodies healthy.
Is it Coffee, Tea or Alcohol? Look at Labels Carefully
Community the Anti Drug December 1, 2023
Similar to the alcoholic Mountain Dew and Simply Lemonade highlighted in our February article Is it Soda or Alcohol?, Dunkin’ Donuts is joining the growing
Most DHS & HPHS Students Choose to Be Good Role Models
Community the Anti Drug October 2, 2023
Delta’s MOST OF YOU Campaign There are many reasons our youth make drug-free choices. More than half of DHS & HPHS students say that being
Celebrate Healthy Choices
Community the Anti Drug August 28, 2023
Most DHS & HPHS Students Make Them Despite the many pressures teens deal with, most DHS & HPHS students choose to be drug-free. Every survey*
Celebrate Drug-Free Choices on 4/20
Community the Anti Drug April 3, 2023
4/20 is often code for using marijuana. It is also a day that the marijuana industry offers discounts and organizes festivals. You might even see
Health Matters. Decisions Matter.
Community the Anti Drug February 1, 2023
Delta’s YOU MATTER Campaign 4 out of 5 DHS students say that a healthy body is important to them. Staying active, getting good sleep, and
