Episode #15 - Dr. Joy Sweeney, CADCA Series, The 3 Rules of Addiction: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention

Episode 15 April 05, 2021 00:51:47
Episode #15 - Dr. Joy Sweeney, CADCA Series, The 3 Rules of Addiction: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Episode #15 - Dr. Joy Sweeney, CADCA Series, The 3 Rules of Addiction: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention

Apr 05 2021 | 00:51:47

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Show Notes

Dr. Joy Wanner-Sweeney

Deputy Director, Training, TA, and Outreach

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

Dr. Joy Wanner-Sweeney serves as the deputy director of the Training, Technical Assistance, and Outreach Department at CADCA where she oversees, directs, supervises and monitors quality standards for the daily operations of CADCA’s training programs to develop community coalitions in the United States.  During her years of service at CADCA, she is responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of CADCA’s training delivery systems, coalition development, and outreach throughout the United States.  Her work contributes to the support of over 5000 community coalitions in all 50 states and US territories with the active participation of more than 15,000 trained volunteers.  Dr. Sweeney also serves CADCA as the Opioid Response Network liaison for training, workforce development, and unique population education.   

Prior to joining the CADCA staff, Dr. Sweeney served as the CEO/Executive Director of the Council for Drug Free Youth (CDFY) which served seven counties throughout central Missouri.  She also served as the chairperson of the statewide organization that provides education regarding the unintended consequences of marijuana legalization, the treasurer of Tobacco Free Missouri, Capital Region Medical Center Board of Governors, as well as several other boards.  Joy was elected and served on the Jefferson City Public School Board, including one year as President.  She also owned and operated a small business for over twenty years.  Dr. Sweeney has presented at conferences throughout the nation on drug prevention, addiction, mental health, and the societal impact of substance misuse, including alcohol, tobacco, opioids, and marijuana.  Prior to her public health career on substance use and misuse, she earned a Doctoral degree in Organization Management from Capella University an MBA from American Intercontinental University and an Undergraduate degree in Business Administration.

CADCA is a nonprofit organization that is committed to creating safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally. 

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