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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Give Back to the Community Doing What You Love Do you love to write or edit? Are you a social media maven? Do you want
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
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.
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