Coalitions In Action: The Right Path for Washington County 

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Coalitions In Action: The Right Path for Washington County 

For over 20 years, The Right Path for Washington County has been working hard to engage and empower youth in the state of Ohio. It was formed in 2003 when a State Incentive Grant brought the local behavioral health boards, juvenile court, and community leaders together to address how prevention services were being delivered in the county.

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Youth Lead the Way at Mental Health Advocacy Day

On March 13, more than 200 Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLINK) members and sponsors came together to champion mental health awareness and youth advocacy in the state of Kansas.

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Congresswoman Nita Lowey: Remembering a Champion for Substance Use Prevention

On March 15, 2025, former Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY-17th) passed away. She was a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and became the first woman to serve as Chair of the committee in 2018.

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President Trump Signs Continuing Resolution into Law 

On March 15, President Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September 30. This brings the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations process to an end.

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Looking Back on 2024

Another year has come and gone, and as we move forward into 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the progress that we made last year. The 2024 Annual Report theme, The Power of Prevention, captures what we and our coalitions have achieved in communities across the country and around the world.

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Youth Voices Featured at Kansas Prevention Advocacy Day

On February 26, youth leaders from the Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council (KYPAC) took to the Kansas State Capitol to participate in Kansas Prevention Advocacy Day.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Advance the HALT Fentanyl Act

On February 27, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act through a bipartisan vote of 16-5.

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CADCA Joins the Organization of American States

We are thrilled to share that CADCA has been officially approved as a registered civil society organization within the Organization of American States (OAS). This recognition, granted by the Permanent Council of the OAS in December, will allow CADCA to participate in international drug policy discussions and collaborate with like-minded member states on substance use prevention initiatives.

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Highlights from CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum

CADCA recently wrapped up its 35th Annual National Leadership Forum, taking place February 3-6, in National Harbor, MD. The event brought together approximately 4,300 prevention professionals including nearly 600 youth attendees to participate in hundreds of education sessions and events and engage in countless networking opportunities.

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Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Dose of Prevention Challenge

Every year, CADCA hosts a Dose of Prevention Challenge in partnership with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Stop Medicine Abuse campaign. We are excited to announce the 2024 winner and runners-up of the 2024 Dose of Prevention Challenge.