Community Awareness of Drugs was established in 1983 in response to the unprecedented drug-related issues that arose in communities in Leinster at the time. A national federation was established linking many groups throughout the nation. In the 1990s CAD qualified as a registered charity to provide drug education opportunities for parents, carers and community workers. In 1992 CAD launched its successful Family Focus programme which is a six session programme designed to meet the needs of parents and carers in communicating with young people around drugs and alcohol.
For more information you can download Mobilising an Educated Response: A 25 Year Review of Community Awareness of Drugs.