Most Frequently Used Environmental Strategies By Coalitions

According to the 2008 CADCA Annual Survey of Coalitions, 67 percent of coalitions report implementing compliance checks for alcohol and/or tobacco sales to minors in the past year, and 64 percent said they helped enforce laws and policies discouraging substance abuse. However, only 17 percent of coalitions report being involved in limiting or restricting location and density of alcohol outlets.

What environmental strategies is your coalition implementing to address local conditions that contribute to substance abuse in your community? Do you want to learn more from coalitions who have already engaged in these strategies? You can search CADCA’s Annual Survey Reports Database to find out more information on environmental strategies used by coalitions and obtain networking information to connect with coalitions that have already engaged in these efforts. The Annual Survey Reports allows you to contact coalitions directly to find out lessons learned and get some real-world advice on evidence-based coalition work.

How can your coalition access the Annual Survey Reports Database?

Complete the 2009/2010 CADCA Annual Survey of Coalitions. Participation in CADCA’s Annual Survey puts state of the art coalition information in your hands. It also allows you to network with coalitions in your state and across the country. One of the main reasons coalitions participate in the Annual Survey every year is to gain access to valuable the networking information available via the Survey. By completing the Survey, your coalition will be able to search the Annual Survey Reports for important information. Struggling to get the business sector involved in your community? Or are data showing that prescription drug abuse is on the rise in your community?

Use the Annual Survey reports to find other coalitions in your state that have successfully involved the business community on their coalition or are also facing problems related to prescription drug abuse. Contact them, share information and support each other in your efforts. The Annual Survey provides this invaluable, rich networking information for your coalition. Are you a CADCA member? You have even more access to the Annual Survey Report Database – your coalition has access to nationwide networking access, expanding your reach and connections across the country!

Complete the Annual Survey by March 1, 2010 and your coalition is also eligible to win one of the following prizes:

-Free CADCA Membership for 1 year (1 prize)
-Free 2009 Mid-Year Training Institute registration (2 prizes)

Visit cadca.org/annualsurvey to participate in this year's Annual Survey. If you have any questions about the Annual Survey or need help with your login/password, please contact registry@cadca.org (800-54-CADCA, ext. 245 or 264).