Prevention Sustainability Since 2009 | Overview of the Las Palmeras Community Coalition, One of the Longest-Standing Coalitions in the Americas

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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”.

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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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Congratulations to the 2024 Blue Ribbon Coalitions!
CADCA is proud to congratulate the 11 coalitions that were named 2024 Blue Ribbon Coalitions as part of Phase 1.