Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

June 17, 2019 — More first-time use of nicotine, marijuana, and alcohol occurs for teens during the summer months than the rest of the year. But summertime also offers many opportunities to chat with your teens about drugs – and LISTEN to them. Addiction is much easier to prevent … Continue to full story .......

2019 YSAPC Prevention Summit:
Becoming Youth-Centered to Promote Health
and Prevent Youth Substance Misuse.

Date: June 4th, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location:  LifeWorks East (835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702).
Cost: It is free to the public with a light breakfast and lunch provided. … Continue to full story .......

Although news reports detail the devastation of opioid misuse across the country, many healthcare professionals in Central Texas are unaware of the risk that adolescents, especially girls ages 10-17, face.  The FREE training will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.  CNE and CME available.… Continue to full story .......

March 13, 2019 — By American-Statesman Editorial Board — If a specific threat to public health was responsible for the deaths of 28,000 Texans each year, killing more people than car accidents, murders, suicides and illegal drug use combined, we would expect our lawmakers to do something about it.  … Continue to full story .......

Vaping is not harmless. That’s the message the U.S. Surgeon General wants to get across with a recent warning that teen vaping has become a health epidemic.  E-cigarettes are devices that vaporize liquids. The devices hold chemicals and flavors, including kid-friendly flavors like types of candy and fruit. And … Continue to full story .......

Feb 25, 2019 – Statesman.Com — Dell Seton is one of the only hospitals in Texas to offer opioid treatment. Stephanie McCurry, a 33-year-old Air Force veteran, had been using heroin steadily for about four years. She was the last person anyone expected to become addicted to the drug, she … Continue to full story .......

Feb. 4, 2019 — The Sobering Center in downtown Austin started 24/7 operations on Oct. 1 and so far has seen more than 600 clients. Its goal, executive director Rhonda Patrick said, is to provide police and emergency officials with an alternative, safe place to take people under the influence … Continue to full story .......