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National Evaluation of the Drug Free Communities Support Program (PDF)
Administered by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the DFC grant program supports community coalitions in preventing and reducing youth substance abuse. While working to strengthen local communities to reduce youth substance use, DFC grantees also report data that reflect the outcome of their efforts. (Download PDF).
CASAC 2010 Sub-Regional Prevention Priority Report
This report and accompanying data will be used as a building block for state and community-level processes, including capacity and readiness building, strategic planning, implementation of evidence-based programs and strategies, and evaluation of efforts to reduce substance abuse and promote mental health.
Sept. 25 - DEA Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Find a location nearest you
for dropping off unwanted controlled substances. Working with local and
state law enforcement agencies, the DEA will coordinate to remove
potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation's medicine
cabinets. The one-day effort is intended to bring national focus to the
issue of increasing pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. Sept. 12 - Connecticut Family Day: Healthy Families ... Healthy Communities
Families
and communities play a vital role in promoting healthy outcomes for all
children. Today’s youth are less active, less likely to eat healthy
and are growing up in communities that may not be conducive to physical
activity or provide access to healthy, nutritious foods. Local
government, together with parents, community agencies and businesses,
schools and others are essential partners in teaching children about
healthy behaviors, in modeling those behaviors and creating healthy
environments for children.Survey Finds Drug and Alcohol Use Lower Among Hispanic Americans
Hispanic-American adults use drugs and alcohol less frequently than the general population, according to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health.Labor Day Drunk Driving: Over the Limit. Under Arrest.
States are conducting more DUI and DWI checkpoints, launching educational and media campaigns and a host of other programs to inform and protect the public about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving. To see more about what these states are doing and to get involved in your state celebrating the unofficial end of summer, visit www.stopimpaireddriving.org. There you will find more information for the Labor Day campaign, including a planner with high-resolution materials and templates.Celebrate & Support CASAC's 20 Years of Community Service
The best science and experience tells us that reducing drug use at the community level takes time: time to put the needed interventions in place; time to change the underlying reasons for drug use in the community; time for getting outcomes; time to garner resources. Please take this opportunity to support CASAC as we celebrate our first 20 years. If you would like to help fuel prevention efforts in CASAC's region, please consider making a tax deductible donation today. Your donation will do so much to help our youth grow up and stay drug free. For more information, contact Mirelle Freedman at executivedirector@casac.org or 860.286.9333.
Back to School from 2-1-1
The new school year is fast approaching and 2-1-1 can connect families in need of basic school supplies and school clothing with the resources they need. Community agencies, town social service departments and churches often offer assistance. Click here to find resources in your town.
First Annual Commissioner's Play Healthy Awards
Nominate an Extraordinary Youth Coach & Student Athlete for a Chance to Win a Trip to NYC and More!
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, in conjunction with Major League Baseball (MLB) Charities, launched the first annual Commissioner’s Play Healthy Awards to celebrate extraordinary individuals on and off the playing field. The awards are an extension of the Partnership and MLB's comprehensive nationwide efforts to educate families on the risks of steroids and performance-enhancing substances and to recognize youth coaches and student athletes who embody the spirit of teamwork and healthy, drug-free competition.
Pass it On: Tips for College Students
When does use become abuse, and when does abuse become addiction? Take a closer look at your own drinking habits to decide if you're crossing the very thin line between social drinking and alcoholism.