Texas House backs raising legal age for smoking, vaping to 21 years of age

Posted on May 15, 2019 by TCYSAPC

May 14, 2019 – Statesman.com — The Texas House gave initial approval Tuesday to raising the legal age to buy, use or own tobacco products or electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21, turning aside two amendments that sought to weaken or gut the restriction. Raising the age would help

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Juul nicotine hit may be ‘Worst for kids, best for smokers’

Posted on April 30, 2019 by TCYSAPC

April 27, 2019 – ABC News — She tried gums, patches and various electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. What finally worked for Chantel Williams was a small, reusable e-cigarette called Juul that packs a big nicotine punch.  “I look better. I feel better and I don’t smell. It’s fantastic,” said

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Round Rock teachers clear the air on dangers of vaping

Posted on April 30, 2019 by TCYSAPC

April 18. 2019 – Statesman.Com — Middle school students throughout the Round Rock school district are learning about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping thanks to a districtwide initiative.  Students also walk away from the course with ways to refuse vaping and helping their peers do the same. The CATCH

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Save the date for the 2019 YSAPC Prevention Summit

Posted on April 25, 2019 by TCYSAPC

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).
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TCYSAPC Hosts May Training for Preventing Opioid Misuse Among Girls: Enhancing Clinical Practice

Posted on April 5, 2019 by TCYSAPC

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 .......

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Austin student killed over vaping drugs, sources say

Posted on March 28, 2019 by TCYSAPC

March 27, 2019 – Statesman.com — Investigators think the stabbing of an Anderson High School senior in January happened in a robbery-gone-wrong by two middle school students, according to four people involved in the case.

A 13-year-old and 15-year-old, whose names have not been released, are charged with murder

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Statesman Editorial: Raising smoking age to 21 protects teens, taxpayers – Lawmakers should approve SB 21

Posted on March 14, 2019 by TCYSAPC

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 .......

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Teens have a dangerous new habit – vaping

Posted on March 14, 2019 by TCYSAPC

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 .......

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Dell Medical School, Dell Seton care team forges innovative path toward opioid recovery

Posted on March 3, 2019 by TCYSAPC

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 .......

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RECOVERY TO PRACTICE TRAINING 7-CEU EVENT

Posted on February 14, 2019 by TCYSAPC

RECOVERY TO PRACTICE TRAINING
Austin TAAP INVITES YOU TO COME JOIN US!
Friday, March 8th, 2019 — From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM  

THIS EVENT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN TAAP & UNT  
This clinical training is meant to give clinicians a broad overview and deeper understanding of recovery and its
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How Austin’s Sobering Center is offering an alternative to jail

Posted on February 7, 2019 by TCYSAPC

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 .......

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YSAPC Meeting Next Tuesday, February 5th at LifeWorks East

Posted on January 30, 2019 by TCYSAPC

The Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will be meeting next week, Tuesday, February 5 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm at LifeWorks East, 835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ysapc-february-5th-meeting-tickets-55656909314.

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