As CCAPSA, Inc., it is part of our prevention work to address the opioid crisis within Cobb County. Recently released statistics have stated that over 120 people died from opioids in 2021, and Cobb County has continued to have a …
Is It “Just Marijuana”?
Recently as of February 13th, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ruled that cannabinoids delta-8 and -9 THC-O are Schedule 1 narcotics. This could significantly impact our community and all of the stores that have been selling synthetic THC products! It …
Partnering To Educate And Change
Recently, three of our very own coalition partners participated in a live stream presentation event that was done as a collaboration between the Cobb Schools Communications Department and Cobb and Douglas Public Health (CDPH). The presentation discussed the harms of
Hit The Ground Running!
We want to take this moment to recognize our Teen Advisory Council (TAC) students at North Cobb High School!
They had their first meeting of the year last week with the addition of a couple new members to the crew! …
Community SPOTLIGHT: Our Students at Lumpkin County High School
The CCAPSA, Inc family would like to take this moment to highlight the accomplishment of our students at Lumpkin County High School, and the work being done in Lumpkin County with Drug-Free Lumpkin 365! About 86% of the high school …
Community SPOTLIGHT: DFK365 and Grace Community Christian Church
Last month, before the Christmas holidays, Drug-Free Kennesaw 365 in collaboration with Grace Community Christian Church and other health-centered organizations hosted the “All I Want For Christmas” healthfair! Needless to say… it was a SUCCESS! During this event, we were …
A Drug-Free New Year!
The year of 2022 has flown by, and now we are looking 2023 in the face! With that being said, this gives us a new opportunity to set goals and resolutions for ourselves that will carry out through this new …
Community SPOTLIGHT: Lumpkin County on the Mic!
Shouts go out to our partners in Lumpkin County at Drug-Free Lumpkin 365!
They have taken their messaging regarding underage drinking prevention and youth vaping prevention to the radio airways! From this Dec. until mid-Jan. of next year, you will …
Ain’t No Party Like A North Cobb TAC Party!
Getting into the holiday spirit while still promoting the message of substance use prevention and positive mental health, we caught our North Cobb High School Teen Advisory Council (TAC) students at their holiday party! They tagged candy canes with positive …