NCA Reflections: An Introduction to Prevention
Last month, Natalie Kulick, CADCA’s Communications Associate, had the opportunity to virtually attend the first week of training at CADCA’s National Coalition Academy (NCA) with the Tennessee cohort. She reflects on her experience here:
Introducing CADCA's New Chief of Staff, Valentino Murphy
Last month, Valentino Murphy joined CADCA in a newly added role as Chief of Staff. He brings with him extensive experience and operational skills with an HR touch.
Previously, Valentino worked for 14 years in retail operation before transitioning his career into Human Resources, where he amassed an additional 18 years of experience across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, oil and gas and more.
CADCA's Master Trainer Dorothy Chaney Shares her Perspective on Mid-Year
Being a Master Trainer with CADCA is an incredible opportunity. While I have worked in this field for more than twenty years, working with CADCA is the highlight of my career. Over the past seven years, I have had the opportunity to travel to every corner of this country and see the amazing work being done by people who love their communities and are committed to the development of strong, healthy youth. I have also had the opportunity to work internationally and experience the fact that CADCA is leading a global movement to reduce and prevent the impact of substance use and misuse.
CADCA's VP of Communications and Meetings Reflects on Training in a Global Pandemic
This summer, CADCA will host the 20th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute. As CADCA’s Vice President of Communications and Meetings, I have a unique perspective on our organization’s events, including our efforts to continue to host signature training events in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
NIAAA Guest Blog—The Behavioral and Biological Effects of Alcohol and COVID-19
This guest blog post was written by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Learn more about the impact of alcohol use during COVID-19 at NIAAA’s website.
Dr. Kevin Sabet on his Upcoming Book, Combatting Marijuana Legalization and CADCA Forum
This guest blog post was written by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) CEO Kevin Sabet, Ph.D. Learn more about SAM.
Taking a Break From Alcohol can be Good for Your Health
Adapting to a Pandemic – A Gateway to Community Partnership
By Raiko Mendoza, Vice President, Business Development and Membership, CADCA | December 23, 2020
At CADCA, we strive to ensure that our substance use and misuse prevention coalitions, and the communities they serve, have the tools, resources and support they need to build and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities. We aim to be collaborative, comprehensive and, most importantly, adaptable. Our partnership with Pacira BioSciences, Inc. and Choices Matter on the GATEWAY documentary project is a perfect embodiment of this.
Drug Free Cecil Coalition Continues to Focus on OTC Medicine Misuse During COVID-19
At CADCA’s 30th Annual National Leadership Forum in February 2020, the Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition (DFCYC) received the Dose of Prevention Award for their work preventing over-the-counter medicine misuse. We asked Coalition Coordinator and Prevention Services Supervisor Virgil Boysaw, Jr. to write the following post, updating us on the coalition’s continued work to prevent medicine misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic: