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.

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.

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.

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.

I spent 2 1/2 life-altering days with the Connecticut Governors Prevention Project—as it was like looking into the mirror, as they are a microcosm of CADCA.

This week, in preparation for Saturday’s International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), we released a secondary toolkit in support of this global campaign to end overdose.

CADCA is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with two prestigious 2024 TRENDY Awards, recognizing excellence in communication among professional associations and trade groups nationwide. 

The Community Alliance of Resources for Everyone (CARE Coalition) has been titled this year’s Major General Arthur T. Dean’s Chairman’s Award Winner.

CADCA’s Dose of Prevention Challenge, held each October in partnership with the Consumer Health Products Association (CHPA), encourages communities to raise awareness about over-the-counter (OTC) and cough medicine misuse during National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.

The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) recently earned national recognition as the 2023 Coalition of the Year through the Office of National Drug Control Policy-funded Blue Ribbon Coalition Initiative, marking a significant milestone in the coalition's more than three decades of dedicated service to its community.

In the heart of Chicago's northwest suburbs, the Communities for Positive Youth Development (CPYD) coalition is a noteworthy example of how community engagement and collaborative efforts can become a powerful force in combatting rising youth substance use trends.

Dallas County System of Services (DCSOS) has emerged as a beacon of hope and positive change in the heart of Alabama, particularly in Dallas County. Founded in 2005, this organization has been committed to providing a range of prevention and intervention services for the well-being of children, youth, and families in the region.