March 2020 EVALI Update
Community the Anti Drug March 1, 2020
New information from CDC on EVALI (E-cigarette & Vaping Associated Lung Injury): 82% of cases involve vaping THC from marijuana 52% of cases involve someone
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Communication is Key
Community the Anti Drug February 15, 2017
Results of the Illinois Youth Survey show that most Deerfield High School and Highland Park High School students — 70% — choose to be alcohol
What’s the Big Deal about Marijuana? And How Your Teen Can Be Your Greatest Resource
Community the Anti Drug January 4, 2017
With many states passing medical marijuana laws, and in some cases laws for recreational use of marijuana, it’s sometimes hard to convey that marijuana use
Did You Get Your Card?
Community The Anti Drug January 2, 2017
Did you notice the postcard we sent you among your holiday cards? We hope the information about the impact of marijuana on the teen brain
Holiday Celebrations & Teen Expectations
Community The Anti Drug December 12, 2016
With the holidays around the corner, parents can reinforce their family’s expectations as it relates to alcohol so everyone can enjoy the spirit of the
Typical Teenage Behavior?
Community The Anti Drug August 26, 2016
While most teens in our area make the healthy choice to not use alcohol and other drugs, others are struggling with frequent use or addiction.
Teen Brain Development
Community The Anti Drug July 27, 2016
Weather in Chicago is a lot like a teenager–unpredictable from one moment to the next. Teens are in a phase of change with hormone levels
Transitions and Summertime
Community The Anti Drug June 22, 2016
School is out, and the passage from school to summer comes with plenty of transitions for our teens. Tweens are transitioning from grade school to
