Jan. 9, 2020 – A 15-year-old has died from a vaping-related lung illness, becoming the youngest person to die from the outbreak, according to health officials. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the teenager also had an unspecified “chronic underlying medical condition” in a statement. “Reporting a death in
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December 9, 2019 – “You’re in the business of selling medicine that causes addiction and overdoses, and now you’re in the business of selling medicine that treats addiction and overdoses?” asked Dr. Andrew Kolodny, an outspoken critic of Purdue who has testified against the company in court. “That’s pretty clever, … 
Legislation, Prevention Practices, and Organizational Preparedness
Nov. 12, 2019 – As substance use-related deaths increase at an unprecedented rate, prevention and intervention efforts must be part of the overall strategy to respond to the current crisis. The critical role that pediatricians can play in promoting behavioral health has been increasingly recognized. Unfortunately, new research shows 
Oct 14, 2019 – AUSTIN, Texas – A newly standardized pain treatment plan for pregnant women delivering in hospitals reduced mothers’ opioid use before and after delivery and may reduce their risk of opioid addiction later, according to a study published in the latest issue of 
Sept. 28, 2019 – Statesman.com – Parents can be on the lookout for some signs that their kids are vaping. Who are their friends? Are their friends vaping? Do you go into their room and smell something sweet? Do you see something that looks like a pen or a flash … 
To our Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (TCYSAPC) family, membership, and community: TCYSAPC has been working with Kids Living Well (KLW) for the past year and this partnership has been one that has brought about a tremendous amount of good to the community. For all future endeavors, the 2 coalitions will no longer operate separately but will merge. Kids Living Well incorporates a whole health approach to address youth substance use prevention in our community. We are excited about this transition. To learn more, please visit: https://kidslivingwell.org/.
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