Welcome to November!
Our website recognizes each month's awareness information. We only provide information that is pertinent to addiction, recovery and to the agency's vision and mission statements.
November Awareness
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November 1, 2025 : Autistics Speaking Day
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November 2, 2025: Daylight Saving Time
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November 5, 2025: National Stress Awareness Day
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November 11 2025: Veterans Day
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November 20, 2025: National Rural Health Day
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November 27, 2025: Thanksgiving
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November 30, 2025: National Meth Awareness Day
Autistics Speaking Day
November 1, 2025
In 2010, Autistics Speaking Day was founded by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.
This day was founded by individuals with Autism to advocate on behalf of those who live with autism every day; providing a way for autistic individuals to communicate freely, share their experiences, and also be able to speak up for themselves.
The observance of Autistics Speaking Day is open for everyone with autism, both undiagnosed and diagnosed to participate in - along with their family and friends.
Daylight Saving Time
November 2, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, daylight saving time will end. Clocks will “fall back” one hour during the wee hours of the morning at 2:00 AM.
An extra hour of sleep will be gained due to this change.
National Stress Awareness Day
October 7, 2025
National Stress Awareness Day is observed yearly, on the first Wednesday of November. This year, it will take place on November 5, 2025.
This day is dedicated to bringing awareness to the importance of managing stress and how stress can affect the mental and physical health of an individual if not managed properly. This day is also used to promote beneficial coping strategies to help individuals be proactive in managing stress.
Chronic stress can lead to life altering issues - such as, but not limited to decreased mental health, heart disease, decreased immunity, and hypertension.
This day is a sponsored event by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA), which is a registered charity that promotes knowledge about stress.
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Veterans Day is a federal holiday and is observed yearly on November 11th to honor all who have served in the United States Military.
Happy Veterans Day to all Veterans!
National Rural Health Day
November 20, 2025
National Rural Health Day (NRHD) is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of November and has been established since 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH).
Rural areas are heavily integrated as farming communities in small towns. These communities are a major economic engine for the rest of the country to thrive.
Individuals who live in rural areas many times run into issues, such as limited access to medical care, health inequality, and workforce shortages.
This day is dedicated in bringing awareness to the unique health care challenges that can take place in rural areas while honoring those who dedicate their time and care to serve in these areas.
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Community Action Against Addiction will be closed for Thanksgiving and will resume services Friday, November, 28, 2025.
Happy Thanksgiving!
National Meth Awareness Day
November 30, 2025
National Meth Awareness Day is observed annually on November 30th, and was launched in 2006 by former President George W. Bush.
This day is dedicated towards bringing awareness to the American public of how dangerous the effects of methamphetamine abuse can have on families and communities.
Methamphetamine is known as a street drug, is highly addictive, and can go by other street names, such as:
Ice, Meth, Speed, Crystal, Crystal Meth, Crank, and Glass.
The goal for National Meth Awareness Day is to deliver a preventative message to potential meth users and provide resourceful programs to current users.
Nicotine Prevention
All tobacco and nicotine products- whether smoked, chewed, or vaped pose serious health risks. While some products may carry relatively lower risks than others, none are safe, and all can contribute to addiction, disease, and long-term health complications. Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant found in tobacco products and most e-cigarettes. It acts on the brain’s reward system, reinforcing repeated use and making cessation difficult.
1. Product-Specific Health Risks
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A. Cigars and Cigarillos
- Contain as much nicotine as cigarettes, sometimes more.
- Produce thicker, more toxic smoke due to fermentation.
- Linked to oral, esophageal, laryngeal, and lung cancers.
- Increase risk of heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Secondhand smoke from cigars is highly toxic.
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B. Chewing Tobacco (Smokeless)
- Includes chew, snuff, and nicotine pouches.
- Causes oral cancers, gum disease, and tooth loss.
- Increase risk of pancreatic cancer and nicotine addiction.
- Delivery high doses of nicotine, often more than cigarettes.
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C. E-Cigarettes, E-Liquid, and Vaping
- Most contain nicotine, even when labeled ·nicotine-free. ·- Aerosol contains:
- Heavy metals (nickel, tin, lead)
- Volatile organic compounds
- Cancer-causing chemicals
- Diacetyl, linked to ·popcorn lung (bronchiolitis obliterans)- Associated with:
- Lung injury (EVALI)
- Nicotine poisoning, especially in children - Battery explosions and burns
- May be less harmful than cigarettes if used exclusively by adults trying to quit smoking but not safe.
2. Impact on Recovery and Mental
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Health - Nicotine addiction can:
- Undermine recovery from other substance use disorders.
- Increase anxiety, depression, and stress.
- Impair cognitive function and emotional regulation.
- Dual use (e.g., vaping and smoking) increases exposure to toxins and worsens respiratory outcomes.
- Withdrawal symptoms irritability, cravings, insomnia can interfere with therapy and recovery goals.
3. Long-Term Health Consequences
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- Cancer: Oral, lung, throat, pancreatic, and esophageal.
- Cardiovascular disease: Heart attack, stroke, hypertension.
- Respiratory illness: COPD, asthma exacerbation, chronic bronchitis.
- Reproductive harm: Low birth weight, preterm birth, fetal brain damage. - Cognitive decline: Especially with early or prolonged use.
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