CADCA Connection
Welcome to CADCA Connection, the best way to hear about the latest from CADCA and the prevention field.
Youth Leadership is Accepting Proposals for an Evaluator!
CADCA’s Youth Leadership (YL) team is now accepting proposals for an external evaluator to assess our extended-duration programs.
Youth Leadership is Accepting Proposals for an Evaluator!
CADCA’s Youth Leadership (YL) team is now accepting proposals for an external evaluator to assess our extended-duration programs.
Learning Naloxone Administration through VR Technology
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is rapidly reshaping educational experiences in areas previously limited to traditional methods, such as healthcare and safety training.
The Transformation of Recreo 3 in Duran, Ecuador
In the vibrant essence of Durán cantón, Guayas province, a tenacious community has woven a story of hope and transformation.
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Youth Empowerment and Community Leadership in Latin America: CADCA’s Global Impact
In recent years, CADCA has expanded its coalition-building efforts across Latin America, with a particular focus on empowering youth leaders to tackle pressing community issues.
DEA and CADCA Partner on 2024 National Family Summit on Fentanyl
Held on November 14-15, the event brought together 125 attendees to provide support to families affected by the fentanyl crisis through specialized tracks, workshops, and resources.
Reflecting on a Successful Drug Take Back Day
On October 26, CADCA partnered with the City of Alexandria on Drug Take Back Day, part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, to encourage residents and the broader community to safely dispose of their unexpired or unwanted medications.
Prevention Sustainability Since 2009 | Overview of the Las Palmeras Community Coalition, One of the Longest-Standing Coalitions in the Americas
It was late 2009 when the CRESER NGO team found a group of people interested in forming a community coalition under the CADCA model in the Las Palmeras community in the Yarinacocha district, Coronel Portillo Province, Ucayali Department, Peru.
GHEA Trains at Kentucky Youth Summit
CADCA’s Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) had the pleasure of training at Casey County Coalition’s Kentucky Youth Summit. This training aimed to educate youth on the importance of comprehensive, holistic k-12 commercial tobacco-free school policies and empower youth to advocate for healthier school environments.
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.
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.
CADCA Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™
CADCA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the organization. This year, 76 percent of employees said it’s a great place to work, compared to 57 percent of employees at the average U.S. company.
CADCA Joins Forces with the City of Alexandria and Deterra System for Drug Take Back Day
In its ongoing commitment to fostering safe and healthy communities everywhere, CADCA is partnering with the City of Alexandria and The Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System for Drug Take Back Day, taking place Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Clearing the Air: Steps to Going Smokefree
CADCA’s Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) recently partnered with American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation (ANRF) to host “Clearing the Air: Steps to Going Smokefree”.