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Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

Annual YSAPC meeting August 13th at 11:30 am at LifeWorks

Posted on July 20, 2019 by TCYSAPC

At our August meeting – August 13, 11:30-1:30 at LifeWorks East Site – we will hold our annual elections for the YSAPC Executive Committee.  We encourage you to nominate a current YSAPC member, including yourself, to take on a leadership role in the Coalition and join in the mission to … Continue to full story .......

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Teens Abusing Painkillers Are Likely to Use Heroin Later

Posted on July 11, 2019 by TCYSAPC

July 10, 2019 — As the United States government struggles with its fight against illegal substance use, a new study revealed an alarming aspect of this epidemic – most teens using painkillers end up using heroin later in their life.  Now a University of Southern California study is saying that

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Summer is prime time for teen substance use. How do we prevent it? | Opinion

Posted on June 21, 2019 by TCYSAPC

June 17, 2019 — More first-time use of nicotine, marijuana, and alcohol occurs for teens during the summer months than the rest of the year. But summertime also offers many opportunities to chat with your teens about drugs – and LISTEN to them. Addiction is much easier to prevent … Continue to full story .......

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Texas House backs raising legal age for smoking, vaping to 21 years of age

Posted on May 15, 2019 by TCYSAPC

May 14, 2019 – Statesman.com — The Texas House gave initial approval Tuesday to raising the legal age to buy, use or own tobacco products or electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21, turning aside two amendments that sought to weaken or gut the restriction. Raising the age would help

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Juul nicotine hit may be ‘Worst for kids, best for smokers’

Posted on April 30, 2019 by TCYSAPC

April 27, 2019 – ABC News — She tried gums, patches and various electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. What finally worked for Chantel Williams was a small, reusable e-cigarette called Juul that packs a big nicotine punch.  “I look better. I feel better and I don’t smell. It’s fantastic,” said

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Round Rock teachers clear the air on dangers of vaping

Posted on April 30, 2019 by TCYSAPC

April 18. 2019 – Statesman.Com — Middle school students throughout the Round Rock school district are learning about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping thanks to a districtwide initiative.  Students also walk away from the course with ways to refuse vaping and helping their peers do the same. The CATCH

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Save the date for the 2019 YSAPC Prevention Summit

Posted on April 25, 2019 by TCYSAPC

2019 YSAPC Prevention Summit:
Becoming Youth-Centered to Promote Health
and Prevent Youth Substance Misuse.


Date: June 4th, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location:  LifeWorks East (835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702).
Cost: It is free to the public with a light breakfast and lunch provided. … Continue to full story .......

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TCYSAPC Hosts May Training for Preventing Opioid Misuse Among Girls: Enhancing Clinical Practice

Posted on April 5, 2019 by TCYSAPC

Although news reports detail the devastation of opioid misuse across the country, many healthcare professionals in Central Texas are unaware of the risk that adolescents, especially girls ages 10-17, face.  The FREE training will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.  CNE and CME available.… Continue to full story .......

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Austin student killed over vaping drugs, sources say

Posted on March 28, 2019 by TCYSAPC

March 27, 2019 – Statesman.com — Investigators think the stabbing of an Anderson High School senior in January happened in a robbery-gone-wrong by two middle school students, according to four people involved in the case.

A 13-year-old and 15-year-old, whose names have not been released, are charged with murder

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Statesman Editorial: Raising smoking age to 21 protects teens, taxpayers – Lawmakers should approve SB 21

Posted on March 14, 2019 by TCYSAPC

March 13, 2019 — By American-Statesman Editorial Board — If a specific threat to public health was responsible for the deaths of 28,000 Texans each year, killing more people than car accidents, murders, suicides and illegal drug use combined, we would expect our lawmakers to do something about it.  … Continue to full story .......

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Teens have a dangerous new habit – vaping

Posted on March 14, 2019 by TCYSAPC

Vaping is not harmless. That’s the message the U.S. Surgeon General wants to get across with a recent warning that teen vaping has become a health epidemic.  E-cigarettes are devices that vaporize liquids. The devices hold chemicals and flavors, including kid-friendly flavors like types of candy and fruit. And … Continue to full story .......

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Dell Medical School, Dell Seton care team forges innovative path toward opioid recovery

Posted on March 3, 2019 by TCYSAPC

Feb 25, 2019 – Statesman.Com — Dell Seton is one of the only hospitals in Texas to offer opioid treatment. Stephanie McCurry, a 33-year-old Air Force veteran, had been using heroin steadily for about four years. She was the last person anyone expected to become addicted to the drug, she … Continue to full story .......

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