In March 2023, the DEA, issued an alert about the widespread threat of fentanyl with xylazine, or tranq – a non-opiate sedative in the U.S. for veterinary use. Months later, Travis County announced its first overdose deaths in which xylazine was detected. Since then, xylazine deaths have not significantly increased
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Nov. 21, 2024 — Think of it as collateral damage: 
Nov. 20, 2024 — Nearly 1 in 5 deaths nationwide — almost 500,000 a year — are still due to cigarette smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. 
Oct 17, 2024 – AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs began evaluating state laws and regulations surrounding THC-infused beverages. It is currently legal to sell hemp-infused beverages in Texas, and bars are also allowed to sell the drinks – as packaged or mixed with alcohol – 
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To our Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (TCYSAPC) family, membership, and community: TCYSAPC has been working with Kids Living Well (KLW) for the past year and this partnership has been one that has brought about a tremendous amount of good to the community. For all future endeavors, the 2 coalitions will no longer operate separately but will merge. Kids Living Well incorporates a whole health approach to address youth substance use prevention in our community. We are excited about this transition. To learn more, please visit: https://kidslivingwell.org/.
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