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 …
🗣PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!: Sharing is NOT Caring
Just in case you missed it!
Check out our latest PSA regarding opioid and prescription drug misuse prevention!
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TIK TOK ⏰… Time To Educate!
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 …
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 …
Summer Sobriety!
SUMMER IS HERE! We are now well into the summer days, and this summer has been like no other! Amid a global pandemic regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have also been experiencing other unfortunate events that have exposed racial tensions, sparking …
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 …