Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse

Our work with substance use prevention centers around preserving the development of the brains and bodies of our youth, so that they can make healthy decisions on their own and live long and healthy lives! Listen to the “Brain-Based Parenting” series, which offers valuable insights into how understanding brain development can enhance our parenting approaches 🧠. Learn how to support your child’s mental and emotional growth effectively: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1886890/11631867

Vapes contain ni****ne, which is harmful to the development of the teenage brain! Tired of being a "nico-teen"? Ready to quit va**ng? It's never too late to start the journey! Scan the QR code or follow the link to access quit resources! And don't forget to share with a peer or loved one who may also be ready to quit!
🔗: https://ctgro.com/Ws5oy3

Does your teen have summer plans? Roadtrips? Parties?
Make sure they know the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence! Learn more at the links below!
🔗: https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/impaired-driving
🔗: https://www.ccapsa.org/learn/alcohol/

📱 Have you explored Screen4Success yet? This screening tool provides valuable insight to help ensure the health and safety of our youth. By engaging with Screen4Success, you can play a crucial role in understanding and addressing the challenges your child may face.

Download the “Talk. They Hear You.” mobile app to access it and learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/mobile-application

Medications help us get and stay healthy only when the person they were intended for uses them as prescribed. Talk to your child about the harms and risks of prescription drug misuse and opioid abuse! One honest conversation can influence their decisions and views against prescription drug misuse! For more information, visit https://www.ccapsa.org/learn/opiods-rx-drugs-heroin/ !

Summer is the time for pool parties and gatherings of friends and family!
With that being said, please keep in mind the Social Host Ordinances in your community! Remember, "parents who host lose the most"!
🔗: https://youtu.be/LilSQ_uXk-Y

Parents/Guardians may think "My kid knows better!" or "My child would never try drugs or alcohol."...
Even if these types of statements are true, it is important that you still take the time to talk with your kid(s) about alcohol and other drugs! Here are a few reasons why...
(For more information visit https://www.ccapsa.org/learn/)

Check out Operation Parent's next webinar!

From Vapes to Pouches: Helping Kids Avoid & Quit Ni****ne
🗓 JULY 21, 2026 at 1PM EST

Ni****ne use among young people is shifting fast, and it’s not just about va**ng anymore. Today’s landscape includes e-cigarettes, ni****ne pouches, and dual use that can make quitting even harder. In this FREE webinar with Amy Taylor from Truth Initiative, we’ll break down what parents and caregivers need to know to stay ahead, learning why ni****ne is so addictive, how it impacts developing brains and mental health, and why many young people who want to quit still struggle to do so!

We are only ONE MONTH AWAY, so register today!
🔗: https://rs9fo.share.hsforms.com/2juJ_p_qWT_G2-i1s1k_ay

It's officially SUMMER!!! ☀️🏊🤗
This summer ☀️, make sure your kids know the risks ⚠️ of underage drinking and other drug use. Take time to talk 💬 with them and answer their questions.

These 5 Conversation Goals ✅ from SAMHSA’s campaign can help you start the conversation.
You can also follow the link below to receive conversation prompts, tips, and other resources to help guide the conversation!
🔗: https://ctgro.com/Ws5oy3

As we start to close out the month of June, we wanted to provide this additional reminder to make it a habit of securely locking 🔐 away all current medications 💊 in the home and properly disposing of any old/expired or unused meds. This simple act can have a huge impact! By removing the access from those these meds are not intended for, you reduce the instance of misuse, abuse, and the resulting consequences!

For more information, visit GetTheFactsRx.com or https://www.ccapsa.org/learn/opiods-rx-drugs-heroin/!