Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc.

10/29/2026

❤️ Red Ribbon Week Is in Full Swing!

Throughout Calvert County, students are participating in activities that promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles!

CAASA is supporting these efforts by providing Red Ribbon Week giveaways, hosting educational resource tables and supplying red tulip bulbs for schools participating in *Plant the Promise*.

👏 Parents and caregivers: Ask your students what they've learned during Red Ribbon Week and how they can make a difference by making healthy choices!

Remember, Red Ribbon Week isn't just for students. It's an opportunity for everyone to make a commitment to healthier lifestyles.

Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™

10/29/2026

Red Ribbon Week is coming! Get your outfits ready, Bobcats!

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

💙 CAASA in the Community — Prevention Through Outreach & Engagement!

It's been a busy few months. We've been:
- ✅ Raising awareness of current and emerging drug trends.
- ✅ Sharing prevention education and resources.
- ✅ Connecting residents with behavioral health, treatment, and recovery support services.
- ✅ Encouraging healthy choices and substance-free lifestyles.

Prevention starts with awareness, education, and community connections!

💙 Together, we're building a healthier, safer, and more informed Calvert County!

10/28/2026

🌷 PLANT THE PROMISE!

During Red Ribbon Week, CAASA’s Board of Directors is once again supporting Plant the Promise by providing local schools with red tulip bulbs.

Students will plant the bulbs as a symbol of their pledge to live alcohol- and drug-free.

The tulips may disappear beneath the soil for a while, but when they bloom in the spring, they’ll provide a colorful reminder of the promises students made during Red Ribbon Week. ❤️🌷

“Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™”

10/27/2026

October 23-31 is National Red Ribbon Week where communities around the country focus on substance misuse prevention and making healthy choices. Do you know the history of Red Ribbon Week? If not, be sure to read the story of Enrique (KiKi) Camarena, DEA, Special Agent. If your children are participating in Red Ribbon Week activities, be sure to share Special Agent Camarena's story, as a way to honor his bravery and work to keep us all safe.

Enrique (Kiki) S. Camarena was born on July 26, 1947, in Mexicali, Mexico. He graduated from Calexico High School in Calexico, California in 1966, and in 1968 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine Corps for two years, Kiki was a Calexico fireman, Calexico police officer, and a...

10/27/2026

🚨 DEA ALERT: EMERGING DRUG THREAT – CYCHLORPHINE 🚨

Staying informed about emerging drug trends can save lives!

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning communities about Cychlorphine, a powerful synthetic opioid that may be up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl.

Cychlorphine has been detected in the illegal drug supply, sometimes mixed with fentanyl, co***ne, methamphetamine, and other substances without the user's knowledge. Even small amounts can cause a potentially fatal overdose.

⚠️ What should you know?

- Cychlorphine has been linked to overdose deaths across the United States.
- Standard fentanyl test strips do not detect this substance.
- An overdose may require multiple doses of naloxone (Narcan).
- Counterfeit pills and illegal drugs may contain dangerous substances that cannot be identified by appearance.

Why does this matter to Calvert County?

Drug trends are constantly changing, and substances emerging in other communities can eventually make their way into ours. Awareness, prevention education, and open conversations are important steps in protecting our families, friends, and neighbors.

CAASA encourages residents to stay informed, talk with loved ones about the dangers of unknown substances, and never take medications obtained outside a licensed pharmacy.

If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available.

📢 Learn more about emerging drug threats through the DEA: [https://www.dea.gov](https://www.dea.gov)

For local substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery resources, visit Hope4Calvert.org
Together, we can build a more informed, healthier, and safer Calvert County.



https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/27/health/cychlorphine-drug-explained

It’s an unfamiliar name that comes up in alerts from state medical examiners, local law enforcement and college campuses: cychlorphine.

10/26/2026

❤️ RED RIBBON WEEK IS OCTOBER 23–31!

This year’s theme is: “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™”

Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity for our entire community to come together to encourage healthy choices and alcohol- and drug-free lifestyles.

Throughout the week, schools and organizations across Calvert County will be hosting prevention activities. Parents and caregivers be sure to ask your students how their school is recognizing Red Ribbon Week!

Together, we can make a difference by helping young people make healthy choices today and into the future.

10/24/2026

💊 TODAY IS DRUG TAKE BACK DAY!

Cleaning out your medicine cabinet this morning? Bring your unused and expired medications to one of our two locations today from 10 am to 2 pm

📍 Southern Community Center
20 Appeal Lane, Lusby

📍 Northeast Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach

Officers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will collect medications for safe disposal.

Be sure to stop by and see our CAASA volunteers for prevention resources and Calvert County Behavioral Health staff for Narcan and additional resources.

A few minutes today can help keep unused medications from being misused. We hope to see you!

10/23/2026

⏰ TOMORROW IS DRUG TAKE BACK DAY!

Have unused or expired medications at home? Tomorrow is the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of them.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10 am to 2 pm

📍 Southern Community Center – 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
📍 Northeast Community Center – 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach

Simply stop by during the event and drop off medications you no longer need.

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will collect medications, and CAASA and Calvert County Behavioral Health will be on site with prevention information, Narcan and community resources.

💊 Check your medicine cabinets tonight and bring those unused medications with you tomorrow!