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Drug Free America Foundation, Inc., in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, invites you to the 12th Annual National Prevention Summit. This event promises to be an empowering gathering of professionals, advocates, and community members dedicated to addressing substance use and advancing prevention, recovery, and policy solutions.
Why Attend?
The summit’s primary focus is to raise awareness about the profound impact of substance use while equipping attendees with practical tools to:
- Reduce access to substances.
- Reshape social norms.
- Engage in meaningful discussions on current drug policies.
Attendees will learn effective prevention and recovery strategies and gain insights into advocating for sound drug policies to strengthen communities.
Key Details:
- Dates: Feb. 17 & 18, 2025
- Location: University Student Center, 200 6th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
- Registration: Includes parking, breakfast, and lunch on both days. Registration link
- Refund Policy: Tickets are refundable (minus banking fees) until January 31st. No refunds will be issued after this date.
- Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities: Showcase your organization by securing a vendor table or choosing from a range of sponsorship opportunities. Learn more here.
Exciting New Format
This year, we’re thrilled to introduce three specialized training tracks, each designed to provide focused learning and actionable takeaways:
1. Impacts of Marijuana Use Track
This track delves into the multifaceted consequences of marijuana use, with sessions exploring:
- Health, social, and economic effects.
- The latest research on mental and physical health impacts.
- Implications for youth development and public safety, including drugged driving.
- Policy challenges and prevention strategies to address the normalization of marijuana use among vulnerable populations.
2. Recovery Track
Celebrate recovery and resilience in this inspiring track that focuses on:
- Best practices for enhancing recovery support services.
- Building recovery-ready communities and addressing stigma.
- Showcasing innovative recovery programs and policy efforts to strengthen the recovery movement.
- Highlighting powerful personal stories of recovery.
3. Drug Demand Reduction: Diverse Perspectives Track
Gain a comprehensive look at critical topics in drug demand reduction, including:
- Emerging drug trends and prevention strategies.
- The intersection of substance use with mental health and social determinants.
- Policy implications and collaborative approaches to reduce drug demand on a global scale.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
The Community Coalition Alliance is an official CEU provider (Florida Certification Board Provider Number: 5480-A). Professionals holding various credentials, including MCAP, CAP, CAC, CPP, CPS, and many others, can earn CEUs by participating.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts, expand your knowledge, and contribute to shaping healthier communities.
View the Draft Agenda and Register Today!
Let’s work together to create meaningful change. We can’t wait to see you at the summit!
