CCAPSA, Inc. has a mission to promote drug-free communities and reduce teen substance abuse within the Cobb County area through methods of prevention. Our Drug-Free Kennesaw 365 (DFK365) community coalition has a more centralized focus on preventing prescription (Rx) drug …
The truth® About COVID-19 and Vaping!
The Truth Initiative® recently published an article discussing the connection between vaping increasing the vulnerability to contracting COVID-19 and the lack of awareness among teens and young adults. It has been proven that vaping damages the lungs, especially in …
Community SPOTLIGHT: Caught in the Community! ??✨
We are “MADD” ? About Our Youth!
We are honored to say that Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Georgia is one of our coalition partners/collaborators! This nonprofit organization seeks to stop drunk driving, support those affected by drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and strive for stricter impaired …
DID YOU KNOW…?
COVID-19 has ultimately shifted our world to become more virtual. We have moved to practicing virtual learning in schools, attending virtual parties, more online shopping, utilizing virtual means for other forms of entertainment (e.g., streaming movies and tv shows, etc.),
We All Can Do Something
For adults who have a role as parents/guardians, babysitters/nannies, teachers (or any school personnel), child counselor, mentors, coaches, etc., our children’s safety is at the top of our priority list. We want them to experience life and protect them from …
New Year… New Everything
We are now embarking on beginning of the month of August. So we know what that means… BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!
However, it is safe to say that this new school year will begin like no other being amid …
Was “Safer” Really Safe At All?
There have been many claims that vaping and e-cigarette (e-cig) use is a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. However, tobacco smoking of any kind is detrimental to young adults. Teens’ brains are not fully developed, and most vape products …
Social Distancing: An Opportunity for Greater Social Impact #KISSCOVID2020
Everyday, we receive constant updates and news breakings about COVID-19 (coronavirus), the trend of new cases, and death tool numbers in different areas of our nation. Our current “shelter-in-place” orders and quarantines are slowly beginning to lax and businesses are …
A Week of Prevention is Worth a Life of Prosperity!
The best way to avoid injury, health issues, and even addiction is through PREVENTION! With prevention you have the power to end the problem before it even starts!
This past week, we celebrated National Prevention Week, addressing topics such as …