Celebrating the Winners of the 2025 Dose of Prevention Challenge
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Celebrating the Winners of the 2025 Dose of Prevention Challenge
Every year, CADCA hosts the Dose of Prevention Challenge in partnership with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Stop Medicine Abuse campaign. Held during National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month in October, the challenge encourages coalitions nationwide to educate their communities about the risks of over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine misuse and prescription drug misuse.
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New Alerts Highlight Emerging Synthetic Opioid Risks
A new global health alert warns of emerging synthetic opioids known as benzimidazol-2-ones, or “orphines,” now appearing in U.S. and international drug markets. The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education and Colombo Plan stress that public health officials worldwide should be aware of this emerging threat.
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Takeaways from CADCA’s 36th Annual National Leadership Forum
Between February 2-5, 2026, CADCA welcomed thousands of prevention leaders to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for its 36th Annual National Leadership Forum. The conference united coalition members, youth leaders, federal officials, and partners from across the country, including more than 400 youth attendees, for four days of training, advocacy, and networking.
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Drug-Free Communities Support Program NOFOs Now Open
The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program has released Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), with applications due February 12. Below is a quick breakdown of what’s currently available and what to expect next to help coalitions determine which NOFO applies to them.
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What Effective Coalition Structure Looks Like in Practice
How did a single partnership bring together 16 counties across Southern Illinois to advance tobacco prevention at scale? Read on to find out!
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FY 2026 Conference Bill Fully Funds Drug-Free Communities Program
The House and Senate released the agreed upon Conference version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Financial Services General Government appropriations bill. This bill funds the Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP) where the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is housed.
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Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition Named Dose of Prevention Challenge Winner
Congratulations to the Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition for winning the 2025 Dose of Prevention Challenge for their comprehensive, youth-led approach to medication misuse prevention across Cecil County! The Dose of Prevention Challenge encourages coalitions to educate their communities about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and over-the-counter cough medicine abuse and is a joint partnership between CADCA and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Stop Medicine Abuse campaign.
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How Leadership Shows Up in Strong Coalitions
CADCA recently hosted the seventh webinar in our 18-part Competencies in Focus webinar series, continuing the conversation around what it truly takes for coalitions to be effective and sustainable. This session focused on the Leadership competency, which is needed to navigate change and maintain a shared vision over time.
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CADCA and ASSMCA Deliver Two-Day Youth Empowerment and Coalition Development Conference in San Juan
CADCA and ASSMCA, Puerto Rico’s government agency for Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration, brought together more than 250 youth leaders, adult service providers, and community partners for a two-day training conference in San Juan on November 20-21, 2025. This event is part of our continued partnership with ASSMCA and reflects our shared commitment to expanding coalition development across Puerto Rico.
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A Look Inside the National Coalition Academy
Coalitions from across the country participate in CADCA’s National Coalition Academy™ (NCA) to build upon their prevention efforts and bring more clarity to the complex work they face every day. The experience leaves participants feeling more prepared and supported in the work they do. We spoke with two coalitions who recently completed the NCA™ to learn what stood out and how the Academy is shaping their work moving forward.
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