CSHE's mission is to promote a safe and healthy community for our youth, free of substance misuse through education, prevention and action.
Elgin, Illinois
Joined September 2014
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CSHElgin retweeted
THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legalized. It’s not dried flower in glass jars that’s sending children to hospitals but the ultra-potent, youth-targeted hemp-derived THC edibles that look like candy, cereal bars, sodas, and snacks. These are not “natural” products. They’re engineered for potency, easy to conceal, and often packaged to mimic popular children’s brands.
Below are real photos of what these products look like on our THC Photos page. Parents and trusted adults deserve to see and know the truth. Visit thcphotos.org/ to learn what to watch for.
texastribune.org/2025/07/22/…
@TexasTribune
Adults and Youth: Celebrate Earth Day by dashing with us up the Fox River Trail and have fun while being substance free!
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month.
Be educated and "Baby your baby!"
Marijuana – Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding? youtu.be/gejXD3yl5jk via @YouTube
Growing number of children being hospitalized after consuming edibles youtu.be/dNJy_vedysQ via @YouTube
Parents, please be careful if you have cannabis edibles in the house. It can be very dangerous if ingested by children. And the same for pets!
#CSHElgin is partnering with Advocate Sherman Hospital, @ElginPD, and @EckerCenter for Rx Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday! Learn more:
youtu.be/5GgqpLerr1I
We had a lot of fun at ClubLITe last week! Congrats to our 2 free iPhone giveaway winners! #preventionworks #freeiphone #csherules
Club LITe for middle schoolers is BACK on Fri Sep 16! Pre-registration is REQUIRED (see flyer for details).
CSHElgin retweeted
Kate, a student at @5280HighSchool, speaks out about the marijuana industry's marketing to children at this year's #MileHighFestival. @EufloraCO @go_flyhi
A huge shoutout to Amy Ronshausen and @DrugFreeAmerica for a wonderful first day of IL Marijuana Summit! #prevention #youthpreventionworks #cannabis #marijuana
Today marks the first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day which was founded by parents who have lost loved ones to the drug overdose epidemic. Please spread the word about its dangers. Find out more at fentanylawarenessday.org/ #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. THIS SATURDAY, 10am-2pm at Advocate Sherman Hospital and Elgin City Hall youtu.be/wozR-pKO6Z0 #deatakeback
"Music can change the world because it can change the people"
--Bono
If interested, text "Poiema Youth" to 630-956-6776
#drumcirlce #hope #poiemastudio #elginil
Today is Elton John's birthday. In his 70's he reflects on his biggest regret: taking drugs. #NDAFW
youtu.be/d8xouQ3coBA?t=51
Top question 118,000 teens asked about drugs/alcohol? What is the worst drug? Read NIDA's response! #NDAFW
teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-fac…
