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 …
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 …
Community SPOTLIGHT! 🤩🤗✨
Shouts out and kudos goes to the students of KENNESAW MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL! Data from Georgia Student Health Survey showed that the majority of students are saying “NO” to drugs. What a wonderful example to set, debunking …
You’re Not Alone With NALOXONE!
Should anyone ever be caught in a situation where he/she or a loved one is experiencing an opioid drug overdose, know that they are not alone with the help of NALOXONE. In emergency situations where a prescription (Rx) drug or …
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 …
What’s The Word?!
“What do the kids say nowadays?”
From generation to generation, new phrases, colloquialisms, and words come about depending on what’s trending or new in society. But what happens, when the new language becomes a secret code, and the “new/trendy” thing …
Reality Check!!!
Our new “reality backpack” is a tool that can be used to educate parents on vaping products commonly used by teens and young adults. The backpacks are filled with a variety of vaping devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vaping …