DHS & HPHS Students Make the Most Out of Quarantine
Community the Anti Drug July 1, 2020
Every six months, students in the Delta drug prevention group survey their peers at DHS & HPHS on their attitudes about alcohol and marijuana. This
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How Our Teens Say They Get Alcohol
Community the Anti Drug July 1, 2020
Before the pandemic, DHS and HPHS teens reported that the top 5 ways they obtain alcohol include: Party Friend My parents with their permission My
Alcohol & Marijuana during Quarantine: 5 Tips for a Safer Home
Community the Anti Drug June 1, 2020
5 Tips for a Safer Home According to Nielsen data, sales of alcoholic beverages in the US increased 55% compared to this time last year,
What Happened to EVALI?
Community the Anti Drug June 1, 2020
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic consumes the news, we should mention the latest findings on EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping use-Associated Lung Injury): Once the Centers for
Vaping, Alcohol Use and COVID-19
Community the Anti Drug May 1, 2020
Health experts believe that those who smoke, vape or drink alcohol are at higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19. We hope these warnings
Parenting Middle Schoolers in a Pandemic
Community the Anti Drug May 1, 2020
Children are dealing with uncertainty over the pandemic and a magnified sense of loss for all of those milestone activities, special ceremonies and rites of
Chief Trillhaase: Distracted & Drugged Driving
Community the Anti Drug April 1, 2020
I began my 35-year law enforcement career with the Seaside Heights, New Jersey Police Department. After a move to the Chicago area and a few
What is “4-20” and “7-10”?
Community the Anti Drug April 1, 2020
Code Words Parents Should Know “4/20” is a day of marijuana celebrations around the world. While you may not have heard of it, posts about
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
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
