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- Nov 23, 2011
Developed in partnership with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, this video highlights the current research on excessive drinking/binge drinking on college campuses.
- Nov 23, 2011
Developed in partnership with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, this video highlights research on underage drinking and includes steps that communities can take to tackle this problem.
- Oct 12, 2011
CADCA needs your help to keep drug prevention on the Administration's radar screen. CADCA has posted a petition to raise the profile of effective drug prevention on the White House's "We the People" web site. If we can get 25,000 people to sign onto our petition by November 4th, the Administration has committed that it will discuss the issue. There are currently a number of petitions on this web site in favor of marijuana legalization that have already gotten over 80,000 signatures. Please take a minute now to let your voice be heard SO THAT WE CAN PROVE TO THE WHITE HOUSE THAT DRUG PREVENTION MATTERS TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.
Apr 12, 2011In “Sustainability: We Did It and You Can Too!,” the premiere episode of the new Institute vodcast series, three coalition leaders examine how their organizations implemented strategies to sustain their efforts after 10 years of funding through the Drug Free Communities Support Program.
Mar 08, 2011In 1997 the Van Buren County SAFE Coalition based in Keosauqua, Iowa engaged their local hospital, schools, health department and other key stakeholders to address youth alcohol, tobacco and other substance use in the county. In 1999 data revealed the need to focus more specifically on youth alcohol and tobacco use. The coalition expressed particular concern with reported past 30 day use of alcohol (51 percent) and tobacco (42 percent) among 11th graders. This group reported easy access to both substances and inconsistent messaging from the community regarding youth tobacco and alcohol use. Interviews and listening sessions with youth and community members identified how youth accessed alcohol and tobacco and guided the implementation of a data-driven, comprehensive plan for each substance.
Mar 07, 2011Formed in 2001 and based in Roanoke, Virginia, the Prevention Council of Roanoke County works to prevent alcohol, illicit drug use and related behaviors among youth. After a comprehensive assessment identified alcohol as the drug of choice among 6th through 12th graders, the coalition further evaluated the data revealing the local conditions contributing to the problem. Accessibility at retail stores, in the home and at community events along with inconsistent enforcement of school policies and limited prevention policies focused on middle school students required action.
Mar 07, 2011Formed in 2008, and based in Branson, Missouri, the Taney County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team works to decrease lifetime and past 30-day alcohol use among Taney County Junior and Senior High School Students using evidence-based policies, practices and programs. To inform their community assessment, the coalition gathered information using student surveys, archival data, interviews and focus groups and prioritized.
