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Emerging Drug Alerts – Tianeptine and Liquid Fentanyl

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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Emerging Drug Alerts – Tianeptine and Liquid Fentanyl

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:

Let’s Talk: Shining a Light During Mental Health Awareness Month

Let’s Talk: Shining a Light During Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to promote more frequent and open dialogues about menta...

Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety Guide

Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety Guide

CADCA and Kenvue are excited to present the: Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety Guide DOWNLOAD A COPY TODAY! CADCA is proud to

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CADCA and Johnson & Johnson Partner on OTC Video Tutorials

CADCA and Johnson & Johnson Partner on OTC Video Tutorials

CADCA and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) partnered recently to raise awareness about the Over the Counter (OTC) Medicine Safety program, and

NIAAA Guest Blog—The Behavioral and Biological Effects of Alcohol and COVID-19

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

Dr. Kevin Sabet on his Upcoming Book, Combatting Marijuana Legalization and CADCA Forum

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

Taking a Break From Alcohol can be Good for Your Health

  This guest blog post was written by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Director George F. Koob,

Adapting to a Pandemic – A Gateway to Community Partnership

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

What Should you do if Your Friend is Experiencing an Alcohol Overdose?

What Should you do if Your Friend is Experiencing an Alcohol Overdose?

Alcohol overdose is caused by drinking too much alcohol too quickly. This can overwhelm the body’s ability to process the

New Practical Theorist on Cannabis  Available

New Practical Theorist on Cannabis Available

Practical Theorist 12 – Cannabis, The Current State of Affairs Contributor Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on

NIAAA November CADCA Blog Post – Myths and Facts about Alcohol

NIAAA November CADCA Blog Post – Myths and Facts about Alcohol

The winter holidays are a time for celebrations and spending time with family and friends. For many people alcohol will

Statement from CDC Director Redfield on E-Cigarettes

Statement from CDC Director Redfield on E-Cigarettes

The CDC and FDA are working to investigate respiratory illnesses related to e-cigarette use. Both the U.S. Centers for Disease

Road Map to Prevention

Road Map to Prevention

As an emergency physician, it is my job to keep people alive. If someone dies during my shift, it’s considered

March — National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March — National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Through our Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA), CADCA observes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a health observance dedicated by

Addressing Rural Cancer Health Disparities – A Geographic Health Equity Alliance Publication

Addressing Rural Cancer Health Disparities – A Geographic Health Equity Alliance Publication

On Thursday, November 16, 2017, CADCA’s Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) posted a blog entitled Rural Caregiving in the United