The 2014 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey data is now available. This survey outlines current youth tobacco use rates for the entire state of Florida. It also draws the comparison between state-level data in previous years to this year. Click the link below to access this year’s report.
The 2014 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey data is now available. This survey outlines current youth substance abuse rates for the entire state of Florida. It also draws the comparison between state-level data and Hillsborough County. Click the link below to access this year’s report.
Hillsborough County SWAT met on May 3rd, 2014 at the Seminole Garden Center to celebrate their work and achievements. The students also shared their mission and vision with other community youth and parents through art and talents. SWAT invited all present to share personal experiences with tobacco and give their input on new advocacy and community outreach… Read more
On August 9, the Tobacco-Free Partnership participated in Tampa Bay Parenting’s “Back to School” Fair to spread awareness about flavored tobacco. We know the tobacco industry targets our youth with tobacco products that taste like candy and fruit. Therefore, we work diligently to educate our community on this issue so we can save our youth from… Read more
The 2014 Indicator Report for alcohol and drugs is now available. This report contains information about alcohol and drug use rates in Hillsborough County. It also highlights various achievements our coalition and task forces have accomplished in the prevention realm. Click the image below for your copy!
Hillsborough County YMAD members have some fun at their Friday Night Done Right Event at Al Lopez Park. Join these fun, exciting, and most importantly, alcohol and drug free events for middle and high school students by contacting Denise at HCADA 813-238-4034.
Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance asks you to safely dispose of your unused, unnecessary or expired prescription medication at the following locations on Saturday, April 26, from 10 am – 2 pm Winn Dixie, 2535 State Road 60E, Valrico, FL 33594 MOSI, 4801 E Fowler Avenue, Tampa FL 33617 (around the back in the drive… Read more
On April 1, 2014, two University of Tampa Public Health Students, Medreng Tellames and Jamie McGrogan, represented the UT community and the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Hillsborough by voicing support for the prospective comprehensive tobacco-free school policy. Yanet Cordova, a SWAT youth, also spoke in support of the policy from a student’s perspective. She represented Hillsborough… Read more
HCADA supports “the Hillsborough County Drug Take Back Initiative” to provide permanent drug take back boxes and prescription drug educational materials at HCSO district offices In 2012, Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance (HCADA) applied for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding for a project entitled “Hillsborough County Drug Take Back Initiative”. HCADA… Read more
Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance has been awarded the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant and will receive $625,000 to involve and engage the Hillsborough County community to prevent substance use among youth. The DFC Program provides grants of up to $625,000 over 5 years to community coalitions that facilitate citizen participation in local drug… Read more
The Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance (HCADA) asks you to safely dispose of your unused, unnecessary or expired prescription medication at the following locations:
Saturday, September 27th, from 10 am – 2 pm
| Sponsored by:Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
CVS 1010 Bloomingdale Ave Valrico, FL 33596
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Sponsored by:Tampa Police
Department
Winn Dixie 2525 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
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Sponsored by:Plant City Police
Department 2302 James L Redman Pkwy Plant City, FL 33563 |
Sponsored by:Drug Enforcement Administration & USFPD
USF Morsani Center 13330 Laurel Drive Tampa, FL 33612
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For more information on the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back day and to find other collection locations, please go to: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html
To learn more about the HCADA, please go to: www.hcada.com The Medicine Abuse Project coordinated by The Partnership at DRUGFREE.ORG – go to: http://www.drugfree.org/medicineabuse/
Contact: Cindy Grant, HCADA togetheragain@earthlink.net 352-871-8016 or Ellen Snelling, HCADA er.snelling@verizon.net 813-731-2696
Do you have unwanted medications around your home?
The Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance (HCADA) asks you to safely dispose of your unused, unnecessary or expired prescription medication at the following locations:
Saturday, April 26, from 10 am – 2 pm
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Sponsored by: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Winn Dixie 2535 State Road 60 E. Valrico, FL 33594 |
Sponsored by: Plant City Police Department
CVS 403 Alexander Street Plant City, FL 33566 |
Sponsored by: Drug Enforcement Administration MOSI 4801 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33617 |
For more information on the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back day and to find other collection locations, please go to: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html
To learn more about the HCADA, please go to: www.hcada.com The Medicine Abuse Project coordinated by The Partnership at DRUGFREE.ORG – go to: http://www.drugfree.org/medicineabuse/
Contact: Cindy Grant, HCADA togetheragain@earthlink.net 352-871-8016 or Ellen Snelling, HCADA er.snelling@verizon.net 813-731-2696
December 3, 12:00 pm – Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force Meeting, ACTS
December 3, 1:00 pm – HCADA Annual Meeting, ACTS
December 15, 4:00 pm – Tobacco-Free Partnership Meeting, Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
To plan and implement strategies to prevent and reduce youth and adult substance use/misuse by promoting healthy communities in Hillsborough County through education, collaboration and advocacy.
