During this month of October, we are also recognizing National Substance Abuse Prevention Month with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help spread awareness about medication abuse/misuse, underage drinking/alcohol awareness, marijuana use, and youth tobacco use (specifically …
National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month!
During this month of October, we are recognizing National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month to help spread awareness about prescription (Rx) drug and over-the-counter (OTC) drug misuse and abuse. In regards to the youth, teen use of medication should be closely …
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 …
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 …
X-ing Out Rx Drug Misuse!
Teen use of prescription (Rx) drugs should be closely supervised by a physician or parent because sharing and/or misusing Rx drugs is morbidly dangerous. These opioids are potent and highly addictive, and this is especially true for teens with their …
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 …
VIRTUAL🖥 RX DISPOSAL💊🗑 DAY!!!!! 😎
The National Rx Drug Take Back Day event is a major event where people have the opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets to ensure proper disposal of expired or unused medications as a means of reducing access to prescription …