We are here just to remind you that one of the greatest contributors to opioid and Rx drug misuse by teens are their peers/close friends and family. In most cases, teens receive these medication from peers and family who may …
Time for 🗣 TALK THURSDAY!
Here at CCAPSA, Inc. we encourage parents/guardian/adults to talk to their kids about the dangers of substance misuse and abuse! This includes discussing topics like underage drinking, vaping/tobacco use, and prescription drug misuse. Research has shown that having these talks …
Community Possibilities: Let’s Talk About It!
Community Evaluation Solutions is one of our partner organizations that has helped evaluate CCAPSA, Inc.’s efforts over the years in order to help better implement and sustain our substance abuse prevention programs. This week, our very own Program Director, LaTreece …
“MAY” Is For “MENTAL HEALTH” 🧠💗
The month of May is nationally recognized as…
Mental Health Awareness Month!!
During this time, it is important that we raise awareness and increase the knowledge of the public in terms of mental health and promoting good mental health practices. …
Time Again for Rx TAKE BACK! 💊🗑
It’s that time of year again!
We, here at CCAPSA, Inc., want to continue to encourage you… DON’T BE THE DEALER!
We are aware that the opioid epidemic and prescription (Rx) drug misuse is still present in our nation, and …
Happy Alcohol Awareness Month!
We are well into the month of April, completing our first full week, so we know what that means….
ITS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH!
During the month of April, we make an effort to increase outreach and education regarding the dangers …
Saving Our Children!
April is
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH!
During the month of April, it is important that we recognize the significance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Child abuse and neglect are risk factors for …
Community SPOTLIGHT: A Word From North Cobb High School
Shouts go out to our very own
Teen Advisory Council (TAC) students at North Cobb High School!
We are so proud to announce the launching of their first podcast episode on body positivity! Negative body positivity and how one views
… National Drugs & Alcohol Facts Week!
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) have come together to coordinate the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW®)!
From March 22nd – 28th 2021, we focus
Let’s REACH & RISE®!
During this time of isolation as a means of practicing safety measures against COVID-19, there has been a tremendous increase in concern for mental health, especially concerning the youth. We, here at CCAPSA, Inc., believe now is an even more …