Every Fall the Coalition for a Drug Free Nevada County, CADCA, and prevention coalitions across the country observe National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. The abuse of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications often flies under the radar but the fact is that and one in 5 young adults has abused a prescription drug not prescribed to them, and roughly […]

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Download Flyer On Saturday, October 26th Grass Valley Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Coalition for a Drug Free Nevada County in a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” day.   This program allows members of the public to drop off potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal […]

The greatest influence on young people’s decisions to begin drinking or doing other drugs is the world they live in, including family, friends, schools, and the community environment. PARENTS, you should know that the greatest influences on teens decision to be free from using alcohol or other drugs is YOU. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The […]