Keeping Kids Safe is a Group Responsibility
Community the Anti Drug August 19, 2024
A new school year means new friends and navigating new social circles for children and their parents. The expected questions parents ask other parents before
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Drug-Free Because YOU CARE
Community the Anti Drug August 19, 2024
DHS & HPHS Awareness Campaign DHS & HPHS students in CTAD’s youth program Delta helped design this year’s awareness campaign. They selected the slogan, the
Espresso Yourself for a Starbucks Gift Card
Community the Anti Drug August 19, 2024
60 Second Conversation Starters about Anxiety & Social Distancing DHS & HPHS PARENTS espresso your voice and help CTAD tailor resources that will have the most impact in our community.
60-Second Conversation Starter
Community the Anti Drug August 19, 2024
Talking with other parents is the best way to normalize the conversation around alcohol and drugs at social gatherings. When one parent starts the conversation,
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
Talk, Monitor & Secure:
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