Center For Prevention and Counseling attends National Leadership Forum
Washington, D.C. Center for Prevention and Counseling staff members joined more than 3,000 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists from throughout the country to address substance abuse among teens at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s National Leadership Forum XVII last month. The Forum is the nation’s largest training conference for community coalition leaders and substance abuse professionals, with more than 100 workshops on drug prevention and treatment issues, ranging from prescription and over-the-counter drug use among teens to the latest science on drug use and the brain. Becky Carlson, Coordinator of the Sussex County Coalition for Healthy and Safe Families, was a featured speaker at the conference, where she addressed the issue of underage drinking. The theme of this year’s conference is “Coalitions: The Road to Results,” featured results-driven workshops, plenary sessions, and special events to assist participants achieve real change in their communities. “Our Forum offers community advocates an opportunity to not only exchange ideas with their peers about how to solve our nation’s substance abuse problems, but also a chance to hear from the country’s leading experts on major drug prevention and treatment initiatives,” said General Arthur T. Dean, CADCA’s Chairman and CEO. “As always, our National Leadership Forum promises to be a valuable learning and networking opportunity for anyone looking to fight substance abuse in their communities.” A highlight of the event was a trip up to Capitol Hill, where Center for Prevention and Counseling staff met with their legislators to bring issues of concern to the national forefront and to highlight the need for substance abuse prevention funding in Sussex County. Senator Robert Menendez took time out of his busy schedule to meet with Coalition members as they highlighted the work of the Sussex County Coalition for Healthy and Safe Families. For questions or receive more information, contact Becky at 973-383-4787 or visit www.centerforprevention.org.