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CADCA Presents Effective Community Approaches to Substance Use Prevention at Timmins Summit in Canada

Between January 2016 and March 2024, there were more than 47,000 opioid related deaths in Canada, highlighting the need for practical, community-based solutions to address this crucial matter.

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Apply Now for the Major General Arthur T. Dean Chairman’s Award 2025!

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Empowering Change in Puerto Rico: Highlights from the 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference

On Saturday, September 14, CADCA hosted its 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference in Puerto Rico, bringing together nearly 100 attendees dedicated to addressing key issues like the opioid epidemic, fentanyl, and tobacco prevention.

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Building a Healthier Future during National Substance Use Prevention Month

As we observe National Substance Use Prevention Month this October, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made as a nation while acknowledging the challenges that remain.

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CADCA’s Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner: A Celebration of Prevention and Progress

The annual CADCA Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner stands as a hallmark event in the ongoing fight against substance misuse, bringing together leaders, advocates, and influencers committed to creating a safer, drug-free future for America’s youth.

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General Price Reflects on his Time with the Connecticut Governors Prevention Project

I spent 2 1/2 life-altering days with the Connecticut Governors Prevention Project—as it was like looking into the mirror, as they are a microcosm of CADCA.

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Secondary International Overdose Awareness Day Toolkit From the CDC

This week, in preparation for Saturday’s International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), we released a secondary toolkit in support of this global campaign to end overdose.

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CADCA Takes Silver in Two TRENDY Awards 

CADCA is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with two prestigious 2024 TRENDY Awards, recognizing excellence in communication among professional associations and trade groups nationwide.

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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.