National Campaigns
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
September, 2010
September is recognized as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month)." Millions of people who once suffered from a substance use disorder, as well as their family and friends, have seen their lives improve through treatment and recovery. A substance use disorder is when a person is dependent on alcohol and/or drugs - including prescription drugs. Now in its 20th year, Recovery Month continues to celebrate recovery and continue to help those who continue to suffer.
The 2009 Recover Month theme, "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal," emphasizes the need to use all available resources, in our communities and on the Internet, to educate people about the disease and to help those with substance use disorders, and those close to them to get support. In 2007, 23.2 million people aged 12 and older needed treatment for a substance use disorder, yet only 3.9 million received treatment in some form.
Kick Butt's Day
coming soon
Red Ribbon Week
Held from October 23-31... Take the Pledge!
A national campaign that began in 1985 when federal DEA officer Enrique Camarena was tortured and murdered by drug traffickers. The national observance takes place annually in October and is an opportune time for families, communities, and educators to unite in their efforts to protect children from the harms of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. CADY sponsors in school and community based activities to engage youth and the community during this time frame.
The National Red Ribbon Campaign is now the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week, October 23-October 31 each year.
Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, Oct 23rd - 31st.
The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA.
The National Family Partnership is the sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Week Celebration, and CADY is proud to be a part of this program. We are helping citizens across our region come together to keep children, families and communities safe, healthy, and drug-free, through parent training, networking and educational campaigns.
Parents – you can be a part of the solution. Show your support for CADY and for keeping our communities drug-free by taking the following pledge:
PARENTS PLEDGE TO PREVENT CHILDREN’S SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
- As parents, we will talk to our children about the dangers of drug abuse.
- We will set clear rules for our children about not using drugs.
- We will set a good example for our children by not using illegal drugs or medicine without a prescription.
- We will monitor our children's behavior and enforce appropriate consequences, so that our rules are respected.
- We will encourage family and friends to follow the same guidelines to keep children safe from substance abuse.
- I pledge to set guidelines to help children grow up safe, healthy and drug-free.
Stop by the CADY office at 94 Highland Street during October 23 through 31st to pick up your red ribbon. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle, wear your Red Ribbon proudly and have the courage to say NO to drugs!!!
