Texas is banning Delta-8 THC and a broad class of similar cannabis compounds starting July 31, removing products that have been sold in smoke shops and gas stations for years. The ban doesn’t affect edibles or drinks made from Delta-9 THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis. Austin police say
June 27, 2026 — Teenagers who use cannabis may be more likely to develop serious psychiatric conditions by young adulthood, according to a major new study published in JAMA Health Forum. Teens who use cannabis may face a substantially greater risk of developing serious mental health conditions, including psychotic
While data do not show an increase in use, e-cigarettes remain the top tobacco product used by youth with 5.2% or 1.44 million middle and high school students reporting current use. Of those who use e-cigarettes, the study shows that more than 1 in 4 (27.5%) used an e-cigarette product
U.S. teens are seriously underestimating how lethal the synthetic opioid fentanyl can be, a new study says. More than half of American eighth-graders don’t think it’s dangerous to experiment with fentanyl, researchers reported July 7 in JAMA Network Open. In reality, fentanyl is involved in at least 3 out
When someone walks into an alcohol or drug treatment service carrying shame, fear or the weight of relapse, the person who helps them most may be someone who’s been there themselves. Rather than relying solely on clinical knowledge, these individuals bring something that can’t be taught in a classroom: a
UC San Francisco researchers say federal regulators
have handed the tobacco industry a potent new marketing tool — one that could help the largest nicotine pouch maker lure a new generation of users.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared Philip Morris-owned Zyn on June 30 to claim that using … Continue to full story .......
May 2026 – Building a future where every child’s mental health and well-being are prioritized requires community-wide commitment to fostering the resilience of children and families and breaking down barriers to accessing care. The goals and strategies below are informed by direct feedback from focus groups and a parent and … Continue to full story .......
Summer means more teens are out and about, but unfortunately, that also means more risks. Being out on the water can already be dangerous, and when alcohol is in the mix, it could be even worse. 41 percent of open-water drownings in Texas involve young people ages 20–39. According … Continue to full story .......
A new study finds that involvement in a spiritual or religious community, service attendance, meditation, and prayer can reduce an individuals’ risk of dangerous alcohol and drug use by 13%. This reduction was even greater (18%) for individuals attending religious services at least once per week. The results were consistent … Continue to full story .......
Austin-area residents are being warned about cychlorphine, a newly identified synthetic opioid that early lab data suggest is several times stronger than fentanyl and tied to dozens of deaths across the country. The drug can be pressed into fake pills or mixed into street powders without a user’s knowledge, turning … Continue to full story .......
Mental health conversations took center stage Tuesday at Travis County Commissioners Court, as leaders launched an initiative on children’s mental health. The plan, called “Connecting the Dots for Children’s Mental Health,” is a five-year strategy designed to strengthen families, expand services and make it easier for children and … Continue to full story .......
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