Resources from CADCA National Leadership Forum

Last month, CADCA hosted its annual National Leadership Forum during which substance abuse prevention coalitions from around the nation came together to network, learn more about effective prevention strategies, and advocate for prevention policies.  CADCA's website includes links to many of the Forum's presentations.  Some require a password to access: nlf2011. 

The following videos are also posted:

Federal Town Hall Meeting featuring leaders from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 

Plenary Session featuring ONDCP Director Gil Kerlikowske,

A second Federal Town Hall Meeting featuring leaders from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Department of Education, and others. 

Advocacy workgroup identifies focus areas

The Prevention WINS Advocacy Workgroup met for the first time yesterday and decided to focus advocacy activities on:

1. Increasing enforcement of current laws regarding underage drinking and youth drug use.

2. Increasing youth prevention and intervention services in schools and the community.

3. Opposing legislation that would increase youth access to alcohol and drugs and supporting legislation and that would decrease youth access to alcohol and drugs.

While currently debated legislation, such as the establishment of a safe medicine return program and the legalization of marijuana, could effect youth access to drugs, the Workgroup suggested that the full coalition first needs to define a process for taking stances on issues. 

The next Advocacy Workgroup meeting will take place Tuesday, May 2, noon, at Seattle Children's Hospital.