Serving central Alabama since 1973, the Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD (COSA-NCADD) is a non-profit voluntary organization combating alcoholism, other drug addictions, and related problems. COSA-NCADD's major programs include prevention & education, information & referral, advocacy, public awareness, and technical assistance.

COSA-NCADD is a member and the state association for the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). COSA-NCADD is the state affiliate for the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc., the nation's oldest non-profit voluntary organization combating alcoholism, other drug addictions, and related problems.