Talking about Drugs & Alcohol
Community The Anti Drug January 1, 2022
Advice from Local Social Workers While some parents feel anxious about talking to their child about drugs and alcohol, having open, positive discussions can be
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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
Partner Spotlight: Message from District 113 Board of Education Member Michelle Culver
Community The Anti Drug January 2, 2017
As a mother of four, a member of the District 113 community and a District 113 school board member, I love the mission CTAD has
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
Partner Spotlight: Message from Court Williams, Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church
Community The Anti Drug December 12, 2016
The holidays are once again upon us and our hearts are light as we anticipate the joy of celebrating with friends and family. We love
Partner Spotlight: A Message from District 113 Superintendent Dr. Chris Dignam
Community The Anti Drug November 15, 2016
As both a parent and life-long educator, I am deeply concerned about the pressures our children face each day and how we, as the important
CTAD Receives $625K Drug-Free Communities Grant
Community The Anti Drug October 25, 2016
Community –The Anti-Drug (CTAD) has been awarded a $625,000 federal grant. This Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant, funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy,
Parent Guide to Hosting Teen Parties
Community The Anti Drug October 18, 2016
Parties are an important part of young people’s lives for socialization, relaxation, and entertainment. Unfortunately, hosting or going to a party often includes other activities that
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
Parents: Your Words and Actions are Powerful
Community The Anti Drug May 29, 2016
While parent-child conversations about not drinking are essential, talking isn’t enough. As kids become teens, the pressures to drink become almost constant as they wrestle with the
