CADCA Awards Retiring Senator Joe Manchin Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for His Dedication to Prevention Efforts in the Senate

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CADCA Awards Retiring Senator Joe Manchin Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for His Dedication to Prevention Efforts in the Senate

Since his first term in 2010, Senator Joe Manchin has been a staunch advocate for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts, and a critical partner in advancing these priorities on Capitol Hill.

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Emerging Drug Alerts – Tianeptine and Liquid Fentanyl

The substance use prevention field faces the introduction of two new dangerous products. Tianeptine and injectable liquid fentanyl have gained significant attention for their similarities to opioids. Here’s what you need to know:

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Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition Celebrates 20 Years of Prevention – Coalitions In Action

This January, the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition (MADC) celebrated its 20th anniversary working to promote substance use prevention and create a safe and healthy environment for Meridian residents to live, work, and raise a family.

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Capitol Hill Day: Creating Champions for Substance Use Prevention

Gaining new champions in Congress for substance use prevention is more important than ever. CADCA’s Capitol Hill Day is a critical part of these efforts and has directly resulted in new Congressional champions for substance use prevention every year.

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Coalitions in Action: Weber CTC’s Journey in Youth-Centric Substance Use Prevention

In the heart of Weber County, Utah, Weber Communities That Care (Weber CTC) coalition is making significant strides in strengthening its community through substance use prevention and mental health promotion.

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Coalitions in Action: Cultivating the Leaders of Tomorrow

Regina Meyerchick, affectionately referred to as “GG” by community members, has been a pivotal force behind the growth and success of the Washington Parish Youth Coalition.

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Announcing the 2023 Chairman’s Award Winner: Community Alliance of Resources for Everyone

The Community Alliance of Resources for Everyone (CARE Coalition) has been titled this year’s Major General Arthur T. Dean’s Chairman’s Award Winner.

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2023 Dose of Prevention Winner: Frenchtown Community Coalition

CADCA’s Dose of Prevention Challenge, held each October in partnership with the Consumer Health Products Association (CHPA), encourages communities to raise awareness about over-the-counter (OTC) and cough medicine misuse during National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.

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Coalition of the Year Spotlight: East Providence Prevention Coalition

The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) recently earned national recognition as the 2023 Coalition of the Year through the Office of National Drug Control Policy-funded Blue Ribbon Coalition Initiative, marking a significant milestone in the coalition's more than three decades of dedicated service to its community.

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Coalition of Excellence Spotlight: Communities for Positive Youth Development

In the heart of Chicago's northwest suburbs, the Communities for Positive Youth Development (CPYD) coalition is a noteworthy example of how community engagement and collaborative efforts can become a powerful force in combatting rising youth substance use trends.