As we all know, the world can be a stressful place, and sometimes people turn to substances to cope. If you’re over the age of 21 and like to drink a glass of wine now and then while catching up with your friends, there’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s … Continue to full story .......
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“As an addiction treatment provider, most of my energy is spent addressing the opioid overdose epidemic. However, there is another scourge that is negatively impacting our young people, and it is a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing:’ medical marijuana,” says Scott H. Silverman, a Crisis Coach and Family Navigator based in 
“It’s absolutely critical for parents to be involved because the recovery process is one that requires the entire family system.” Christina Zidow, with 
Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcohol beverages. This summer, take measures to protect your own health and that of your loved ones. Swimmers Can Get in Over Their Heads: Alcohol impairs … 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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