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Texas to ban sales of THC vapes starting Monday

Posted on August 30, 2025 by TCYSAPC

Understanding Texas Laws on THC Vape Pens | The Webb Firm, P.C.Vapes containing THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids like Delta-8 will become illegal to sell in Texas on Monday under a law passed earlier this year. Senate Bill 2024, while narrower than efforts to outlaw all THC products in Texas, drew far less attention as it moved through the Legislature.

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Can Schools Can Help Address Youth Mental Health and Substance Use? – YES!

Posted on August 29, 2025 by TCYSAPC

The Importance of Drug Education in SchoolsToday’s young people are facing unprecedented mental health and substance use issues.  Turning this trend around depends on offering support where kids spend most of their time: in the classroom.  Youth ages 12 to 17 are experiencing growing rates of anxiety, suicide, and more. Despite slight declines

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Start a conversation with your teen about mental health and drug use

Posted on August 29, 2025 by TCYSAPC

Drug Rehab: What to Tell Your Kids | Michael's HouseTalking to your teen about mental health and drug use can feel challenging. One wrong move and the conversation ends as soon as it begins. But it is possible, and taking that leap can make all the difference in your teen’s life. As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to

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Travis County eyes sites for permanent mental health diversion center, sites in downtown Austin and Del Valle under evaluation

Posted on August 20, 2025 by TCYSAPC

A long-standing effort to establish a permanent mental health diversionWelcome to Texas - Texas Counties - Texas County Districts - Travis County - Texas Hill Country District. center in Travis County is gaining traction. Project leaders are evaluating potential sites and preparing to define the range of services the facility will provide.   The county recently outlined an $86 million earmark in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget intended

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Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on the synthetic version

Posted on August 18, 2025 by TCYSAPC

A synthetic drug known as kratomKratom: the risky new substance you need to know about | Grand Strand Physicians is lying in wait to take over the ever-growing statewide demand for recreational drugs.  Texas law bans the sale of synthetic kratom, but it isn’t enforced. Earlier this year, legislation died in the Texas House to ban the natural plant, too.  Data provided from … Continue to full story .......

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Only 54% of U.S. adults drink alcohol, a record low – poll shows what’s behind the decline

Posted on August 14, 2025 by TCYSAPC

Fewer Americans are reportingCap your alcohol at 10 drinks a week: new draft guidelines that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk. The Gallup Poll finds that 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine or beer — “the lowest by one percentage point in

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3 ways to start a conversation with your teen about mental health and drug use

Posted on August 13, 2025 by TCYSAPC

Talking to your teen about mental health and drug use can feel challenging — one wrong move and the conversation ends as soon as it begins. But it is possible, and taking that leap can make all the difference in your teen’s life. As a parent or caregiver, it’s important

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SAMHSA: Treatment Gap for SUDs Widens in Adults, Remains High for Youth

Posted on August 12, 2025 by TCYSAPC

The treatment gap for American adults with substance use disorders (SUDs) who did not receive treatment widened slightly from 94.7% in 2023 to 95.6% in 2024.  That’s according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) annual survey and report, released on July 28. But for

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Teen Tobacco Product Use Linked to Worse Mental Health

Posted on August 10, 2025 by TCYSAPC

Compared with adolescents who were nonusers, those who were ever dual users had the highest odds for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and for overall psychological distress.  Adolescents who use tobacco products are significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety than teens who do not use tobacco

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Texas Senate passes full THC ban ….. again!

Posted on August 10, 2025 by TCYSAPC

July 30, 2025 –  The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 5, a full ban on THC, in a 21-8 vote. The bill is very similar to SB 3 from the regular session, which Gov. Greg Abbott ultimately vetoed, saying it would not hold up in court. That version

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New study sheds light on ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with teens

Posted on August 10, 2025 by TCYSAPC

How to write the best ChatGPT prompts and get personalized AI responses? The complete guide!ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.  The Associated Press reviewed more than three hours of interactions between ChatGPT

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SAMHSA Survey Shows Four Years of Mental Health, Substance Use Trends

Posted on August 10, 2025 by TCYSAPC

The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that key substance use and mental health outcome measures are improving, but experts say there is still significant work to do.  Over the past four years, most key mental health and substance use outcome measures—such as suicide attempts among adolescents

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