Overview

Communities Against Substance Abuse , also referred to as,The San Diego County Committee Against Substance Abuse, is a 501 (c) (3), community coalition located in San Diego County.  Since its inception in 1986, it has assumed a leadership role in addressing the root causes of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use and abuse using science-based prevention strategies. 

Communities Against Substance Abuse has launched bold, proactive prevention based collaborative strategies for rebuilding and strengthening San Diego communities. Most often we function as a facilitator and catalyst amongst a diverse range of critical players that may include police, city council members, schools, and collaborative organizations.

Mission Statement
Communities Against Substance Abuse is a progressive organization that helps prevent substance abuse through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Vision Statement
Communities Against Substance Abuse is the source for ideas and plans for prevention that work.

Philosophy
We believe that success is rooted in the capacity of the community, which must be broad-based, participatory, and unified by a common vision.

To learn more, please visit our Initiatives and Strategies sections.

Since its humble beginnings, a small group of dedicated citizens from El Cajon, California, have grown into a countywide network of community leadership whose strength of commitment has led to effective and sustainable reductions in the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.