Where to Get Help … For more information... Contact the Student Assistance Program Palatine High School What Coordinator at the high school: 1111 N. Rohlwing Road • Palatine 60074-3777 Palatine High School (847) 755-1600 Susan L. Althoff phs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator William Fremd High School Parents (847) 755-1630 1000 S. Quentin Road • Palatine 60067-7018 William Fremd High School (847) 755-2600 Tony Tosh fhs.d211.org Should Know Student Assistant Program Coordinator James B. Conant High School (847) 755-2630 700 E. Cougar Trail • Hoffman Estates 60169-3659 James B. Conant High School (847) 755-3600 About Drugs Richard Bauer chs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator (847) 755-3630 Schaumburg High School 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. • Schaumburg 60194-4150 and Alcohol ... Schaumburg High School (847) 755-4600 rug and alcohol use and abuse are Brent Swolsky shs.d211.org D subjects of an enormous amount of Student Assistant Program Coordinators misinformation. What is certain and (847) 755-4630 Hoffman Estates High School undeniable is that drug use is not a healthy 1100 W. Higgins Road • Hoffman Estates 60169-4050 choice. Our students are confronted Hoffman Estates High School (847) 755-5600 daily with rumors, myths, and confusing Angelica Cordova-Rajoo hehs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator choices. We best ensure their health and (847) 755-5630 development by providing accurate G.A. McElroy Administration Center information, interacting with them, and Other agencies to contact for assistance: 1750 S. Roselle Road • Palatine 60067-7336 presenting them with a solid structure. (847) 755-6600 Bridge Youth Services adc.d211.org igh School District 211 is aware of this Palatine, Illinois Hproblem and is concerned about the (847) 359-7490 welfare of our students. This brochure Kenneth Young Center is designed to aid parents as they ask Elk Grove Village, Illinois questions about drugs, alcohol, and youth. (Schaumburg Township) (847) 524-8800 Northwest Mental Health Center TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 Inverness, Illinois TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 (847) 952-7460 Extraordinary Opportunities. Innovative Teaching. Exceptional Learning. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE 1750 South Roselle Road Palatine, Illinois 60067-7336 If you require assistance while visiting a District 211 school, please contact the Telephone: (847) 755-6600 principal’s office. Website: adc.d211.org For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, please access the following TTD/TTY 2/2016 telephone number: (847) 755-6654. What Symptoms to Look For … Myths … Symptoms are not the final indication of drug use, they are only a useful tool. Parents are those  Alcoholism and addiction are clearly who recognize when their child is having difficulties. No single symptom proves addiction. identified — while advanced addiction is However, an overall pattern involving several (not necessarily all) of the following symptoms obvious to everyone except the user, there would be cause for concern. This list will help provide focus in your discussions with your is a less obvious, gradual progression into child and help you decide if there is a need for further intervention. problem use, then addiction.  Increase in alibi system and excuses  Possession of drugs, alcohol, or  Alcohol and marijuana are “soft”  Loss of old friends while new friends paraphernalia drugs — more adolescents are addicted to never come to meet parents  Money or possessions disappearing from these two drugs than any other.  house  Marijuana is not addictive — continued Increase in discipline problems at school  Odd, small containers in pockets or purse marijuana use can result in physical craving.  Drop in grades and quality of school work  Bloodshot eyes or increased use of eye   Sense of a “secret” life that parents are drops Addiction harms only the addict — to families and loved ones, addiction is devastating. excluded from  Loss of energy   Sleeping in class  Contact with police Drugs are a gateway to a higher consciousness — while drugs may seem to  Weight gain or loss; junk food cravings  Increased suspiciousness create a new awareness, actually drug use results in lower productivity. Don’t … Do …  Use of drugs only on weekends is not  Try to talk to your son or daughter while  Wait until your son or daughter is sober addicting — binge drinking is included in diagnosing alcoholism. he or she is still under the influence...... and you are calm before talking.   Panic and try to solve everything ......  Make a plan; call and use resources. Alcohol is not a drug — alcoholism is not  different from addiction. Make empty threats ......  Follow through.   Feel guilty or find someone to blame ......  Use your energy to confront the problem. Sports and activities make students “safe.”   Debate or discuss theories ......  Make clear your beliefs and expectations. A little experimenting is normal and   healthy — adolescence is a period of Wait for the problem to go away ...... Face the problem before it gets worse. uncertainty for moods and emotions, and  Feel overwhelmed ......  Remember the problem is not out of drugs are mood-altering substances. control.   Wait until your son or daughter is Alcohol is legal — not for adolescents. “ready” ......  Decide what your son or daughter needs  Alcohol is needed for a party to be fun —  Wonder where your son or daughter is to be safe. one of the tasks of maturation is to learn how and who their friends are ......  Ask; talk; show that you care. to enjoy life without taking needless risks.  Feel you are being hypocritical because  People need a release from their you used drugs or alcohol when you were problems — students and their parents younger ......  Remember we want our children to confront and resolve problems regularly. Alcohol improve, not repeat our mistakes. and drug use only impair their ability to do so. What Symptoms to Look For … Myths … Symptoms are not the final indication of drug use, they are only a useful tool. Parents are those  Alcoholism and addiction are clearly who recognize when their child is having difficulties. No single symptom proves addiction. identified — while advanced addiction is However, an overall pattern involving several (not necessarily all) of the following symptoms obvious to everyone except the user, there would be cause for concern. This list will help provide focus in your discussions with your is a less obvious, gradual progression into child and help you decide if there is a need for further intervention. problem use, then addiction.  Increase in alibi system and excuses  Possession of drugs, alcohol, or  Alcohol and marijuana are “soft”  Loss of old friends while new friends paraphernalia drugs — more adolescents are addicted to never come to meet parents  Money or possessions disappearing from these two drugs than any other.  house  Marijuana is not addictive — continued Increase in discipline problems at school  Odd, small containers in pockets or purse marijuana use can result in physical craving.  Drop in grades and quality of school work  Bloodshot eyes or increased use of eye   Sense of a “secret” life that parents are drops Addiction harms only the addict — to families and loved ones, addiction is devastating. excluded from  Loss of energy   Sleeping in class  Contact with police Drugs are a gateway to a higher consciousness — while drugs may seem to  Weight gain or loss; junk food cravings  Increased suspiciousness create a new awareness, actually drug use results in lower productivity. Don’t … Do …  Use of drugs only on weekends is not  Try to talk to your son or daughter while  Wait until your son or daughter is sober addicting — binge drinking is included in diagnosing alcoholism. he or she is still under the influence...... and you are calm before talking.   Panic and try to solve everything ......  Make a plan; call and use resources. Alcohol is not a drug — alcoholism is not  different from addiction. Make empty threats ......  Follow through.   Feel guilty or find someone to blame ......  Use your energy to confront the problem. Sports and activities make students “safe.”   Debate or discuss theories ......  Make clear your beliefs and expectations. A little experimenting is normal and   healthy — adolescence is a period of Wait for the problem to go away ...... Face the problem before it gets worse. uncertainty for moods and emotions, and  Feel overwhelmed ......  Remember the problem is not out of drugs are mood-altering substances. control.   Wait until your son or daughter is Alcohol is legal — not for adolescents. “ready” ......  Decide what your son or daughter needs  Alcohol is needed for a party to be fun —  Wonder where your son or daughter is to be safe. one of the tasks of maturation is to learn how and who their friends are ......  Ask; talk; show that you care. to enjoy life without taking needless risks.  Feel you are being hypocritical because  People need a release from their you used drugs or alcohol when you were problems — students and their parents younger ......  Remember we want our children to confront and resolve problems regularly. Alcohol improve, not repeat our mistakes. and drug use only impair their ability to do so. Where to Get Help … For more information... Contact the Student Assistance Program Palatine High School What Coordinator at the high school: 1111 N. Rohlwing Road • Palatine 60074-3777 Palatine High School (847) 755-1600 Susan L. Althoff phs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator William Fremd High School Parents (847) 755-1630 1000 S. Quentin Road • Palatine 60067-7018 William Fremd High School (847) 755-2600 Tony Tosh fhs.d211.org Should Know Student Assistant Program Coordinator James B. Conant High School (847) 755-2630 700 E. Cougar Trail • Hoffman Estates 60169-3659 James B. Conant High School (847) 755-3600 About Drugs Richard Bauer chs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator (847) 755-3630 Schaumburg High School 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. • Schaumburg 60194-4150 and Alcohol ... Schaumburg High School (847) 755-4600 rug and alcohol use and abuse are Brent Swolsky shs.d211.org D subjects of an enormous amount of Student Assistant Program Coordinators misinformation. What is certain and (847) 755-4630 Hoffman Estates High School undeniable is that drug use is not a healthy 1100 W. Higgins Road • Hoffman Estates 60169-4050 choice. Our students are confronted Hoffman Estates High School (847) 755-5600 daily with rumors, myths, and confusing Angelica Cordova-Rajoo hehs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator choices. We best ensure their health and (847) 755-5630 development by providing accurate G.A. McElroy Administration Center information, interacting with them, and Other agencies to contact for assistance: 1750 S. Roselle Road • Palatine 60067-7336 presenting them with a solid structure. (847) 755-6600 Bridge Youth Services adc.d211.org igh School District 211 is aware of this Palatine, Illinois Hproblem and is concerned about the (847) 359-7490 welfare of our students. This brochure Kenneth Young Center is designed to aid parents as they ask Elk Grove Village, Illinois questions about drugs, alcohol, and youth. (Schaumburg Township) (847) 524-8800 Northwest Mental Health Center TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 Inverness, Illinois TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 (847) 952-7460 Extraordinary Opportunities. Innovative Teaching. Exceptional Learning. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE 1750 South Roselle Road Palatine, Illinois 60067-7336 If you require assistance while visiting a District 211 school, please contact the Telephone: (847) 755-6600 principal’s office. Website: adc.d211.org For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, please access the following TTD/TTY 2/2016 telephone number: (847) 755-6654. Where to Get Help … For more information... Contact the Student Assistance Program Palatine High School What Coordinator at the high school: 1111 N. Rohlwing Road • Palatine 60074-3777 Palatine High School (847) 755-1600 Susan L. Althoff phs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator William Fremd High School Parents (847) 755-1630 1000 S. Quentin Road • Palatine 60067-7018 William Fremd High School (847) 755-2600 Tony Tosh fhs.d211.org Should Know Student Assistant Program Coordinator James B. Conant High School (847) 755-2630 700 E. Cougar Trail • Hoffman Estates 60169-3659 James B. Conant High School (847) 755-3600 About Drugs Richard Bauer chs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator (847) 755-3630 Schaumburg High School 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. • Schaumburg 60194-4150 and Alcohol ... Schaumburg High School (847) 755-4600 rug and alcohol use and abuse are Brent Swolsky shs.d211.org D subjects of an enormous amount of Student Assistant Program Coordinators misinformation. What is certain and (847) 755-4630 Hoffman Estates High School undeniable is that drug use is not a healthy 1100 W. Higgins Road • Hoffman Estates 60169-4050 choice. Our students are confronted Hoffman Estates High School (847) 755-5600 daily with rumors, myths, and confusing Angelica Cordova-Rajoo hehs.d211.org Student Assistant Program Coordinator choices. We best ensure their health and (847) 755-5630 development by providing accurate G.A. McElroy Administration Center information, interacting with them, and Other agencies to contact for assistance: 1750 S. Roselle Road • Palatine 60067-7336 presenting them with a solid structure. (847) 755-6600 Bridge Youth Services adc.d211.org igh School District 211 is aware of this Palatine, Illinois Hproblem and is concerned about the (847) 359-7490 welfare of our students. This brochure Kenneth Young Center is designed to aid parents as they ask Elk Grove Village, Illinois questions about drugs, alcohol, and youth. (Schaumburg Township) (847) 524-8800 Northwest Mental Health Center TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 Inverness, Illinois TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 (847) 952-7460 Extraordinary Opportunities. Innovative Teaching. Exceptional Learning. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE 1750 South Roselle Road Palatine, Illinois 60067-7336 If you require assistance while visiting a District 211 school, please contact the Telephone: (847) 755-6600 principal’s office. Website: adc.d211.org For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, please access the following TTD/TTY 2/2016 telephone number: (847) 755-6654.