When it comes to substance abuse prevention, there’s a word for the current COVID-19 health concerns and that word is “ALGEE.” The acronym stands for A: Assess for risk of suicide or harm (call 911 if there is a risk), L: Listen non-judgmentally (with empathy and understanding), G: Give reassurance
Adolescents with anxiety are at risk
for future psychiatric diagnoses and suicidal ideation, according to a study published in BMC Psychiatry. Anxiety disorders, which include disorders like social anxiety disorder and panic disorder, are the most widespread mental health disorders in the western world. These disorders often make their
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police say five recent deaths by overdose may be linked to counterfeit pills making their way across Austin. APD says the counterfeit pills are made with fentanyl, making them extremely deadly. Here’s what police want you to be on the lookout for:
MADD will host two complimentary virtual programs – 
The Texas AM Transportation Institute is hosting a series of trainings on Interlock basics (newest technology, costs, challenges); Interlock laws, data, and reporting and Effective interlock programs … offered in Austin from February 25 – 28. The trainings will be:
Jan. 31, 2020 – CNBC — Teens may have found a loophole in the Food and Drug Administration’s ban on most flavored e-cigarettes. Teens are now switching from cartridge-based brands like Juul to disposable e-cigarettes such as those made by Puff Bar, the report said. Puff Bar sells flavors like 
The Power of CHWs: Raising Awareness and Offering Help for Mental Health and Substance Use
TCYSAPC convenes on the first Tuesday of every other month at the LifeWorks East Site, 835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. The 2019 meeting schedule is:
Jan. 10, 2020 – 
Jan. 9, 2020 – A 15-year-old has died from a vaping-related lung illness, becoming the 
Jan 14, 2020 -KALAMAZOO, Mich. — 