Guest Tracy Johnson of TTJ Group LLC discusses the Strategic Prevention Framework model (Assessment, Capacity, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation) and it’s use in the work of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin (CSHE) Listen
Introduction to the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin
Introduction to the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin (CSHE). President Jack Wheatley, Social Media Specialist Jared Erickson, and Drug Free Communities Project Director Gilbert Feliciano discuss what the coalition is, its structure, and its role in Elgin, Illinois. Listen
Pshhh! E-cigartettes are safe! What are you talkin’ about!?
The truth is, when we begin discussing e-cigarettes, the first thing that comes to mind is that (because they ARE NOT conventional cigarettes), that they are safe. Like anything else, the truth is quite the opposite. I know, I know… people have been claiming that this is “just vapor” and vapor doesn’t hurt you! As much as […]
Why is it Legal?
While teaching Project Towards No Drug Abuse at one of our local schools this past week, an interesting point was brought up. One of the students asked, “If marijuana is so bad, why are people trying to make it legal?” This question was then followed up with, “Why is tobacco legal if it’s bad for you?” I […]
The Connection Between Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse
It’s no secret. Domestic violence and substance abuse tend to go hand in hand. To begin, let’s define these two phrases. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Domestic Violence (also known as Intimate Partner Violence or IPV) “is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in […]
Opioids… What are those?!
This is actually a REALLY GOOD question! Most of the time, when terminology starts making its way around media outlets, we tend to miss out on the explanations or definitions of such. Nowadays, in the world of prevention, the new challenge to overcome and the new “term” to learn (and teach), is the one surrounding the […]
It’s Legal, so… it’s OK…? Right!?
The TRUTH Behind the Legalization of Cannabis The global movement towards the legalization of cannabis (marijuana) has most definitely begun and has already been passed as “legal” in some states in the USA. Being that this is the case, the word “legal” has really added more confusion towards young adults. You see, what happens is […]
Self Esteem – The forgotten love…
As we begin to grow, certain expectations that are placed on us can be quite hard to face or live up to. As we become young adults, our minds are filled with these images of what is expected for us to be “perfect”. The one thing missing… is that in the process… we fail to […]
Learn the Truth About Drug Usage In High School
Keeping Tabs On Our Elgin Youth It is all too common to hear the rumors of our high school students abusing drugs or alcohol. Regrettably, our children are the targets for marketing and branding and so, the rumors may actually appear to be true. However, as a public servant, I have learned that this is not […]