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Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

18-year-old charged with murder in Austin fentanyl overdose case

Posted on August 14, 2024 by TCYSAPC

The Austin Police Department has arrested and charged an 18-year-old man in connection to a fentanyl overdose death that occurred in April. The 17-year-old’s death follows another fentanyl-related murder charge in Central Texas.  Xavier Alexzander Buentello has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with selling fentanyl to 17-year-old Sienna

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DPS Issues Safety Reminders Ahead of New School Year

Posted on August 10, 2024 by TCYSAPC
DPS Issues Safety Reminders Ahead of New School Year

As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your

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New NIH Addiction Study Finds interventions preventing opioid overdoses often failed, but don’t panic yet.

Posted on July 13, 2024 by TCYSAPC

Overview of Harm Reduction Programs in New York State, A Primer | Rockefeller Institute of GovernmentDiscouragingly, an ambitious study recently reported in the New England Journal of Medicine did not prove evidence-based interventions like distributing naloxone (Narcan) and providing access to medication-assisted treatments (MATs) significantly curbed opioid deaths.  Likely reasons for these findings start with the opioid epidemic as a moving target. False dichotomy

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DOJ: Austin man sold fentanyl-laced tablets to undercover officers, gets federal prison time

Posted on July 12, 2024 by TCYSAPC

DEA seized enough fentanyl to kill every American in 2022 - ABC NewsJuly 11, 2024 — An Austin man was sentenced to serve 14 years in federal prison in connection with the distribution of fentanyl.  According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 24-year-old Trenton Harris Tindall pleaded guilty in December 2023 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent

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MADD’s Pledge To Have a Safe (and FUN) Summer!

Posted on June 15, 2024 by TCYSAPC

Join us in making the summer safer for everyoneLamont High on X: "Schools out for summer! Have a safe and happy summer! #LamontLakerPride #EIPS https://t.co/gzDpYDemer" / X.  As we embrace the warmth and freedom of summer, it’s essential to remember the responsibilities we carry on the roads. This summer, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD®) is rallying supporters just like you to make a commitment to

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5 things to know about Delta-8 THC to keep you and those you care for safe from products that may pose serious health risks

Posted on June 14, 2024 by TCYSAPC

How Long Do Delta 8 Gummies Take To Kick In? A Full GuideSales are skyrocketing across the U.S. for delta-8 products, a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant.  Known as “diet weed” or “weed lite,” delta-8 has been found to have similar effects to delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana.  Delta-8 is currently unregulated and has been the source … Continue to full story .......

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Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have reported losing someone to a drug overdose, study shows

Posted on June 14, 2024 by TCYSAPC

Roughly one in every three Americans have reported knowing someone who has died of a drug overdose, a new survey found.  The poll, conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, found that 32 percent of people have known someone who has died of a drug … Continue to full story .......

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FDA reverses ban on Juul nicotine products

Posted on June 14, 2024 by TCYSAPC

Pax JUUL Review | E-Cigarette Reviews and RankingsThe FDA announced that it has reversed its ban on Juul e-cigarettes while it reviews new court decisions and considers updated information provided by the vape maker.  The FDA first ordered the company to stop selling its products in 2022, but they have stayed on shelves pending an … Continue to full story .......

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What You Aren’t Hearing About Marijuana’s Health Effects – psychobiology professor explains to the Wall Street Journal

Posted on June 12, 2024 by TCYSAPC

Legalized Recreational Marijuana Use in Maryland (FS-2023-0670) | University of Maryland ExtensionYoung people who smoked marijuana in the 1960s were seen as part of the counterculture. Now the cannabis culture is mainstream. A 2022 MonitoringTheFuture survey sponsored by NIH found that 28% of Americans age 19-30 had used marijuana in the preceding 30 days—more than three times as many as smoked … Continue to full story .......

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Health Impacts of Caffeine Overuse in Youth — A dose of caution and moderation of caffeine intake

Posted on June 10, 2024 by TCYSAPC

The Dangers Energy Drinks Pose to Your TeenIn September 2022, a college student named Sarah Katz died after drinking a highly caffeinated beverage, Charged Lemonade.   Many teens unknowingly exceed the recommended daily limit for caffeine use; caffeine overuse becomes riskier when youth have certain health conditions; and managing excessive use requires identifying and addressing reasons for use,

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Travis County has seen a surge of fentanyl overdoses – A new report shows it’s not slowing down

Posted on May 26, 2024 by TCYSAPC

Fentanyl-related overdoses continue to be the leading cause of accidental overdose deaths in Travis County, according to a new report from the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office.  In 2023, 279 people died from a fentanyl-related overdose – up from 245 the year before. That’s about a 14 percent increase.

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Texas leaders zero-in on exploding hemp market

Posted on May 26, 2024 by TCYSAPC

Thousands of hemp dispensaries have sprung up in Texas in the years since consumable hemp became legal.
Owner Shayda Torabi, poses for a photo inside of Restart CBD on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Austin. Torabi, along with her two sisters, become curious about the properties of the plant after Torabi had an accident and started using CBD as a solution to manage her pain.

Some Texas lawmakers have marked hemp dispensaries for what could be some radical changes in regulations next year. Since their products were legalized, there’s been an overnight proliferation of shops offering baked goods,

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