Drug Free Alton Coalition

10/30/2026

Our annual Christmas toy drive is underway! Participate in our initiative to bring joy to local children this holiday season by scanning the QR codes, and the toys will be shipped directly to us. We are deeply grateful for your support.

10/30/2026

When choices get hard, when stresses fall your way, when life hurts, there is healing. Never give up, be Brave and work the process. You are never alone with a support group known as Celebrate Recovery. Come to a meeting and witness what God has done with broken people. You will see Testimonies that show how healing works. We are all broken people helping broken people at different stages of healing. You will see people tested and winning victories one day at a time, one moment at a time. Find a meeting near you and see what this CR support group is all about. Just go to: celebraterecovery.com and find out all that you need. "Bring a Friend", come as you are and keep coming back.

10/30/2026

This morning the Partnership voted in our new Executive Members. Filling new slots are Dustin Pearcy as Vice Chair, Stephanie Dalton as Corresponding Secretary, Tyler Sims as Strategic Planning Chair, and Lainie Ward, Tasha Meeks, and Sean Bergnoefer as members at large. We are so excited for the year ahead and for all the hard work of our Executive committee.

Pictured: Stephanie Dalton, Tasha Meeks, Stacy Seitz, Andrea McManus, Taylor Birch, Tyler Sims, Dustin Pearcy, and Sean Bergnoefer.

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

"It's like putting Dracula in charge of the blood bank." Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling.

Groups like Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings, and FanDuel: "they’re trying to... buy influence to get legislators to look the other way from a public policy that by every measure has been an epic public policy failure."

Watch our interview with Les Bernal on YouTube, Rumble, and the Stand Firm app. Linked below.

09/03/2026

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Support Groups with Recovery Coaches and Sponsors for those seeking help to overcome issues of anxiety, anger, alcoholism, codependency, guilt and shame, drug abuse, grief, food & body image issues, and more.

08/14/2026

Thank you Alton Police Department for all you do! Today, two of Alton's Finest, first privately then publicly, received their well-deserved recognition for their care and compassion in the line of duty. Alton's Officer Vetter and Detective Bennett were both recipients of the Celebrate Recovery "SERVICE" coin. This coin is an offered recognition by Celebrate Recovery members in their deep appreciation of others. Today, Tonya M. shared her heart and their coins with these officers following a physical resisting arrest encounter that she and these officers had many years ago. After completing her 12 Step Study at Celebrate Recovery Alton Tonya was personally led to read her two-page AMENDS and apology with appreciation for both. Tonya will celebrate her recovery again in September 2026 when she takes her 3-year coin. "EVERYONE knew about my life before Jesus, I want EVERYONE to know about my recovery with Jesus." Thank you for letting us share.

08/01/2026

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Build, Amplify, Support, Empower (BASE)

07/31/2026

📢 Just released: 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health findings on U.S. mental health, substance use, treatment and recovery.
📊 This year’s survey provides 5 years of data to examine trends among key substance use and mental health outcomes. samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20260727/samhsa-releases-annual-national-survey-on-drug-use-and-health.

07/02/2026

MUST READ

HAINE ENCOURAGES AWARENESS OF NEW ILLINOIS LAW PROHIBITING SALE OF INTOXICATING H**P PRODUCTS TO MINORS

Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine is encouraging retailers and families to be aware of a new Illinois law that immediately prohibits the sale of intoxicating h**p products to individuals younger than 21.

Senate Bill 3222 was recently signed into law in Illinois. The legislation addresses intoxicating h**p products such as Delta-8, THC-P, HHC, and similar substances that previously were sold outside Illinois’ regulated adult-use cannabis market.

Under the new law, intoxicating h**p products may no longer be sold to individuals younger than 21. Beginning in November 2026, those products also will become subject to additional regulations under Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, including child-resistant packaging requirements and restrictions on marketing that may appeal to children.

The State's Attorney's Office encourages retailers to familiarize themselves with the new requirements and ensure compliance with Illinois law. Violations can result in fines. Noncompliance also could affect a retailer’s standing with local licensing authorities, such as municipalities that issue liquor licenses.

Haine said suspected sales of intoxicating h**p to minors can be reported to local police departments.

“Parents should be aware that these products can have significant effects and are not harmless,” Haine said. “Public safety is enhanced when products are accurately labeled, responsibly marketed, and kept out of the hands of children.”