Fentanyl, a pervasive killer in America’s illicit drug supply, is increasingly landing in the hands of teens across the region and nation, worrying providers who say treatment options for youths are limited. Across the country, fentanyl has largely fueled a more than doubling of overdose deaths among children
May 19, 2024 — 
At Naloxone Texas, we distribute life-saving naloxone and evidence-based training to organizations and individuals across Texas. 
Congress man Lloyd Doggett secured $2 million in appropriated federal funding. Part of the $2 million will go toward the purchase and local distribution of 7,500 Narcan kits, equal to 15,000 individual doses, along with the expansion of various outreach and educational programs. It came on the heels of a … 
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s largest “overdose outbreak” in nearly 10 years is officially over, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS). On Friday, ATCEMS declared opioid overdoses have returned to their usual level following
March 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — 
Children who use tobacco products have significantly higher odds of suicide attempts up to 2 years following use. Children who report the use of tobacco products — including e-cigarettes and vaping — have a 3 to 5 times increased risk for suicide attempts (SAs), according to study results published in
Move over vapes … 