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
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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
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
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
Tailored Resources for Our Community
Community the Anti Drug February 1, 2024
CTAD’s Parent Committee is hard at work reviewing webinars to gather resources for parents in our community. Stay tuned for specific recommendations on CTAD’s social
The Power of Encouragement
Community the Anti Drug February 1, 2024
Encouragement is a powerful way to show your child you believe in them and support their interests. Here are a few tips on how to
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
Lifelong Benefits of Exposure to the Arts
Community the Anti Drug February 1, 2024
Before a child speaks, they sing. Before they write, they paint. As soon as they stand, they dance. Art is the basis of human expression
When Your Child’s Friend Uses Alcohol or Other Drugs: What Can You Say and Do?
Community the Anti Drug December 1, 2023
The odds are your child will be exposed to alcohol or other drug use in social settings or at a friend’s house. It’s never too
