Guest Post By:  R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
This October marks the second annual National Substance Abuse Prevention Month – an observance to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in individual and community health and to remember those who lost their lives to substance abuse.  The Office of National Drug Control Policy joins President Obama in celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and encourages prevention efforts this month and all year long to ensure the health of teens and young adults.
Millions of Americans …

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
CADCA is the nation’s leading community-focused drug abuse prevention organization. It represents more than 5,000 community anti-drug coalitions across the country. Their efforts are focused on training local grassroots groups on how to assess and develop comprehensive plans to address substance abuse-related problems.
CADCA’s Annual National Leadership Forum: February 6 – 9, 2012
Since 1990, CADCA has hosted its Annual National Leadership Forum. The Leadership Forum is considered the nation’s largest meeting for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals, and researchers.  SAMHSA has actively supported this national event since its inception …