New Alerts Highlight Emerging Synthetic Opioid Risks 

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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. More than 2,000 people took to Capitol Hill to participate in more than 250 meetings with members of Congress and advocate for the importance of advancing federal prevention policies.

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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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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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Putting Community Engagement into Practice: What You Need to Know 

Last week, we continued our Competencies in Focus webinar series with a deep dive into the Community Engagement competency. Led by Zara Petković from Washington University in St. Louis’ Center for Public Health Systems Science, Dr. Brett Maricque from the McDonnell Genome Institute at Washington University School of Medicine, and CADCA Trainer Kristina Clark, the session explored what it takes to build meaningful relationships that support long-term prevention success.

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Meet the 2025-2026 Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council 

CADCA and Upstream Kansas are proud to introduce the members of the Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council.