Community-Based

Community-level awareness, altering social norms, and building resilience. 

2025 Virtual National Coalition Academy – Cohort 4

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The National Coalition Academy™ (NCA) is CADCA’s premier training program designed to equip participants with the skills and tools needed to drive lasting community change. The NCA™ teaches you how to strengthen your coalition and implement effective, comprehensive prevention strategies in your community.

Building Bridges: Law Enforcement and Public Health Collaboration

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Collaboration between law enforcement and public health is crucial for fostering community safety and well-being. Traditionally, these fields have operated separately—law enforcement focusing on crime prevention and public health addressing disease and health promotion.

STRENGTHENING SOBRIETY TO STRENGTHEN ADDICTION PREVENTION.

Opinion piece, commentary
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STRENGTHENING SOBRIETY TO STRENGTHEN ADDICTION PREVENTION. Working with young people over the years—teenagers in high schools, students in colleges, and community youth in different neighborhoods—I have learned something powerful: the...
I am passionate in reaching out and walking the talk.

MODELLING ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE RECOVERY PROCESS.

Opinion piece, commentary
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Addiction is a complex disease that requires everyone to understand the science behind it. In the treatment and recovery process, it is not unusual to come across stigma, blame, and disbelief. However, reframing accountability in addiction...

Community-Based Recovery in Asia: Integrating Mental Health and Addiction Services at the Grassroots Level, Thailand

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The rising prevalence of substance use in Thailand—particularly methamphetamine and cannabis—has led to a significant increase in psychiatric comorbidities, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and cognitive impairment. In response, Thailand has implemented an integrated, community-based recovery approach that connects mental health and addiction services at the grassroots level.

Community-based Approach in Asia: Integration of SUD Services at the Grassroots Level

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Addiction and social issues remain a persistent global challenge, demanding innovative, integrated, and sustainable approaches for effective intervention related to prevention, treatment, recovery and after care, rehabilitation and social reintegration. The growing prevalence of substance use, abuse and use disorders (SUD), particularly in disadvantaged and marginalized groups, underscores the need for comprehensive and sustainable intervention strategies to mitigate their impact at the grassroots level.

Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Indonesian High-Risk Areas

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Indonesia faces a persistent and complex challenge from drug abuse and illicit trafficking, a situation the government has declared a national emergency. The archipelagic nation's unique geography and socio-economic dynamics contribute significantly to its vulnerability, making it a critical focus for comprehensive intervention strategies.

THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION

Opinion piece, commentary
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THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION. Addiction prevention efforts are most successful when they are rooted in the local context—using what is available within a community to address its unique challenges. This...