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

2026 CADCA Annual National Leadership Forum

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Maryland
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United States

Join us from February 2–5, 2026 for the premier training event for community leaders, coalition members, and advocates committed to the prevention field. CADCA equips coalitions with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to create positive change in their communities, and this year’s Forum promises to be our most impactful yet.

2025 Virtual National Coalition Academy – Cohort 4

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Online

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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Online

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.

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

ISSUP Event
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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

ISSUP Event
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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.

Safeguarding the Demographic Bonus: BNN's Prevention Strategy for Children, Youth, and Communities

ISSUP Event
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Indonesia is currently in a demographic bonus period, where the majority of the population is of productive age. This window expected to peak by 2030 oKers a historic opportunity for national advancement. However, realizing this potential depends heavily on the capacity of the younger generation to stay healthy, productive, and free from the threat of drug abuse.

Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Indonesian High-Risk Areas

ISSUP Event
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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.

Community Policing and Health Partnerships

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Online

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET

Multisectoral collaboration between policing, healthcare and social services is critical to improving justice and health outcomes within communities, including substance use health. Learn how smaller municipalities are enhancing community safety and well-being through policing–healthcare partnerships.