Will County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition News

Parenting: The Name of the Game

Parenting: The Name of the Game

We know teens often think they’re in charge. But parents get to make the rules, and you are still your teen’s first role model. Making sure they know family rules, including not drinking alcohol underage, is as fundamental as the ABCs and 123s.

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Moments to Bring Your A Game

Moments to Bring Your A Game

Whether working to win a big match or master a new creation, your greatest performance requires focus. You can’t expect you’re best if you drink underage.

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Your Light Still Shines

Your Light Still Shines

The memorial event through the village of New Lenox and the New Lenox Safe Communities Coalition was held at Parkview Christian Church in New Lenox, IL on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 to provide education, prevention, resources and hope. View a photo Gallery of the event.

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Make the Small Moments Matter

Make the Small Moments Matter

Spending quality time with teens may feel like a hurdle at times. Chances are they or you may have a busy schedule. Even if this is the case in your household, you can still make the most of the brief interactions you have with your teen and encourage safe decision-making.

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Protect Your Brain

Did you know your brain is growing through your mid-twenties? Drinking before it’s fully developed can do permanent damage. Alcohol always has short-term effects on the brain, like impairing judgment and coordination, but it can also have longterm consequences.

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The Alcohol & Mental Health Connection

The Alcohol & Mental Health Connection

Underage alcohol use is tied to more than academic and social problems for youth. Teens may turn to alcohol to help them manage difficult feelings or high stress levels. However, adolescent brains are still developing, and drinking alcohol underage can quickly have problematic results.

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Join Us for National Take Down Tobacco Day on March 31st

Join Us for National Take Down Tobacco Day on March 31st

During Take Down Tobacco Day young people rally across the U.S. with advocates to call out Tobacco Companies for target marketing to kids with flavored tobacco products like e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes, and to urge elected officials to take action to protect kids.

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