Our mission is to reduce the use of e-cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, and other substances among youth in the communities of New Trier Township, consisting of: Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette, and Winnetka.
EVENTS & WEBINARS
Leading by Example: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention
Winnetka Public Library
Wednesday, October 21 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
768 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
This presentation explores the essential role parents play in preventing youth substance use and how they can serve as positive role models through their actions and conversations. We will discuss what responsible substance use looks like for adults, including alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and medication use, as well as best practices for medication storage and disposal. Participants will also learn strategies for initiating open, nonjudgmental conversations with youth about substance use, peer pressure, and healthy decision-making.
This presentation is ideal for parents of middle and high school students who want to strengthen communication, build trust, and create a supportive environment that promotes healthy choices and long-term well-being. Participants will also receive free prevention resources, including locking medication bags and Deterra® at-home medication disposal kits.
THC, Inc. Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Thursday, November 5 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Kenilworth Union Church
211 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043
The legalization and marketing of today’s cannabis have led to products that can be thirty times more potent in THC concentrations than several decades ago. The range of forms in which cannabis is available—from gummies and pills to vapes and beverages—means that youth are able to consume cannabis products more frequently and discretely. These factors—as well as the increased social acceptance of having these products widely available—have contributed to an emerging epidemic of cannabis use, putting our youth at risk for depression, psychosis and other mental health challenges.
Please join us on Thursday, November 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the Kenilworth Union Church for a screening of the 90-minute film THC, Inc., featuring the first-hand perspectives of experts in the field and the stories of youth who have fought cannabis use disorder. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local experts in the arenas of addiction and mental health. We hope to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the risks of today’s cannabis as well as solutions and local prevention and treatment resources to turn to for help.
Register on the Kenilworth Union Church website.
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