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“Substance Abuse Prevention Mini-Grants Available”

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) is a grassroots organization that is dedicated to fighting alcohol, tobacco and other substance abuse in Calvert County.  In an effort to help local community groups provide prevention activities in the community, we are making a number of mini-grants available for prevention efforts. The 2019-2020 CAASA Mini-grant application […]

CAASA to Offer Free Drug-Free Workplace Training

For Local Businesses The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), in conjunction with the Calvert County Overdose Intervention Team, will offer free training to educate local business owners on the signs and symptoms of substance abuse. The workshop will offer information on how an employee’s substance use disorder affects their work and the overall business, […]

Prescription Medication Take-Back Day April 27th

Prevent unused and expired prescription medications from being misused by turning them in at a no-questions-asked event sponsored by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA). Residents are urged to properly dispose of unused prescriptions Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prescription medications may be dropped off at the following locations: […]

CAASA Sponsors Prescription Medication Take-Back Day

Prevent unused and expired prescription medications from being misused by turning them in at a no-questions-asked event sponsored by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA). Residents are urged to properly dispose of unused prescriptions Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prescription medications may be dropped off at the following locations: […]

Letter from CAASA on Alcohol Awareness Month

Dear Editor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month.  Founded and sponsored by Facing Addiction with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), this year’s theme is:  “Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.” No other substance is more widely used by American’s youth than alcohol, making alcoholism and alcohol-related problems the number one health problem […]

CAASA Announces 2019 Comedy Invasion at CHS

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) announces the return of the “Comedy Invasion” for Project Graduation on February 15, 2019.  The Comedy Invasion will showcase six of the East Coast’s best comedians and will be held at the Calvert High School Auditorium, Prince Frederick. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins […]

CAASA Announces Return of Comedy Invasion at CHS

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) announces the return of the “Comedy Invasion” for Project Graduation on February 15, 2019.  The Comedy Invasion will showcase six of the East Coast’s best comedians and will be held at the Calvert High School Auditorium, Prince Frederick. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins […]

“Comedy Invasion for Project Graduation”

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) announces an invasion of comedy on Friday, February 15th featuring six of the East Coast’s best comedians. Lucas Bohn, Brittany Carney, Robert Mac, Rob Maher, Jason Weems and Wendy Wroblewski will entertain you with their quick-wit, insightful, smart and fresh comedy.  They’ve traveled the country captivating their […]

“Comedy Invasion” for PROJECT GRADUATION

Returning February 2019″ The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) announces the return of the “Comedy Invasion” for Project Graduation on February 15, 2019.  The Comedy Invasion will showcase six of the East Coast’s best comedians and will be held at the Calvert High School Auditorium, Prince Frederick. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and […]