Austin-Travis County EMS (ACTEMS) has seen nearly 80 overdoses since Monday linked to multiple drugs like Xanax, K2 and crack cocaine. However, medics believe the “deadly batch” of narcotics in Austin is laced with fentanyl. Under House Bill 6, which became law in 2023, any death in Texas linked
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 an uptick that started early last week. “While some opioid overdoses continue, we are
March 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — They’re cheap, easy to buy and now new research shows they have become the buzz of choice for American teens. Delta-8-THC products, which include gummies and vapes, are legal in 22 states and Washington, D.C. There is no federal minimum age requirement for buying
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
According to a presentation by Austin-Travis County EMS, Travis County is outpacing other Texas counties in opioid overdose deaths. During a City Council Public Safety Committee meeting, ATCEMS highlighted disturbing data that shows the opioid crisis touched every part of the community. The 2023 data is not available yet,
Move over vapes … a new addiction: Zyn, a tobacco-free nicotine pouch product, that has exploded in sales over the past year and by law, anyone who makes or sells “non-tobacco nicotine” must comply with FDA regulations, which include not selling to people under 21, not giving away
The most common reason that teens said they turned to drugs and alcohol was to feel mellow, calm or relaxed, with nearly three-quarters citing this reason. Many other top reasons were related to methods to cope with stress, with 44% saying they use substances to stop worrying about a problem
Texas has consistently underfunded programs designed to prevent and reduce tobacco use, according to a new report from the American Lung Association. Texas received mostly failing grades in the organization’s annual report, which evaluates states’ work to cut tobacco use and help people who are addicted to nicotine. In 2023,
High school students who reported
using alcohol, cannabis or nicotine were more likely to have symptoms of mental health disorders than those who did not — even at low levels of usage, according to a new study published on Monday by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University
Lessons from tobacco and alcohol can avoid repeating past mistakes that led to high rates of underage drinking and, more recently, a youth nicotine vaping crisis. Research shows that there are a number of effective ways to protect youth from marijuana use and that states must adopt a legal … Continue to full story .......
A repeat offender from Hays County was recently found guilty of fentanyl possession with intent to deliver, resulting in a 60-year sentence. District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced Friday that 44-year-old Tony Robert Barrera III was also found guilty of felon possession of a firearm, landing him another 50 years
Specifically, this bill would increase the minimum legal age of sale of cannabis products with a THC concentration greater than 35%—to 25 years—with an exception for qualifying patients and designated medical providers. According to the bill’s sponsors, high-THC cannabis products pose physical and mental harms that must be addressed.
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