2720 S. River Rd.
Suite 128
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-858-7090
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Parents
HELPFUL TIP
Use TV shows or radio ads about alcohol, tobacco or drugs to start a conversation with your teen.
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Teens
Who Knew?
Teens tell us that alcohol is easier to get than cigarettes. Make sure alcohol in your home is inaccessible to children.
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MaineSource is a free, quarterly newsletter for parents and community members of Maine Township with valuable information about alcohol, tobacco and drugs. It is distributed to local schools, cities, libraries, and park districts within Maine Township.

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Current Newsletter

Summer 2010
English
Parents Can Prevent Prom & Graduation Drinking
Summer Tips for Parents
Sticker Shock

Espanol
Padres pueden prevenir que jovenes menores de edad no tomen alcohhol durante la graduacion y el baile de prom.
Cosejos parea el Verano para Padres
Sticker Shock

Past Newsletters - 2010

Spring
English
Step Up and Step In!
Empowered Parents: How to Stay Connected With Your Kids
Who Knew? Just the Facts, Please

Espanol
¡Un Paso Adelante y Adentro!
Padres Poderosos – Como Permanecer Conectados con sus Hijos
Solo los Datos, Por Favor

Past Newsletters - 2009

Winter - English
Marijuana: the Other Cigarette
Holiday Tips for Parents
No If's, And's or Butts
Who Knew? 7-8% increase in number of students who DON'T smoke

Winter - Espanol
Marijuana: El Otro Cigarrillo
"Tips" para padres para los dias festivos
No If's, And's or Butts
Who Knew?

Fall - English
Parent to Parent
Monitoring Your Child
Top 8 Reasons Why Teens Try Alcohol and Drugs

Fall - Espanol
Padre a Padre
Vigile a su joven
8 Razones Populares en Porque los Jovenes Usan el Alcohol y Drogas

Summer
Medical Marijuana: Side Effects Not What the Doctor Ordered
Help Teens Stay Safe This Summer

Spring
How to Set Limits for Your Teens
Nicotine: A Gateway Drug
Could Your Teen be Using?

2008
Winter
Teens and Stress
When Legal Drugs are Abused

Fall
Legal Drinking Age: Lower Age Means Higher Risk
Survey Says Teens Trust Parents for the Facts

Summer
Does Your Teen’s Energy Drink Contain Alcohol?
Marijuana: Increase Use, Increased Risk
What do Teens Drink?
Prevention and Treatment Saves in the Long Run

Spring
How Soon is Too Late?
All Stars Program Supports Good Decisions
Common Sense Tips for Keeping Kids Clean


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