Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and … Continue to full story .......

One of the biggest topics right now in high school parent newsletters everywhere is the Juul. It’s a popular e-cigarette system that looks a lot like a USB flash drive—you may have seen one in your teenager’s room, figuring it contains an essay on The Great Gatsby. Based on Twitter … Continue to full story .......

The Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program helps patients begin the recovery process through education, counseling and support. The program is designed to empower clients to learn more about the diseases of addiction and alcoholism while also exploring personal issues and learning to lead a sober lifestyle.

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HOW TO KEEP KIDS SAFE AROUND MEDICINE

When it comes to keeping kids safe around medicine, parents and caregivers are the first line of defense. But while most parents say they know how important it is to store medicine out of reach and sight, they aren’t always doing so. Sometimes … Continue to full story .......

What: Opioid Epidemic: Strengthening Your Community’s Capacity to Connect to Vital Services and Support

When: Wed. March 28, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

How: Register here

Event Type: Webinar

Who: Heidi Christensen 

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:

Faith and community leaders are seizing the opportunity to strengthen their response to the current … Continue to full story .......

Does the Opioid Epidemic Strike Close to Home?

For some of us, the Opioid Epidemic is as close to home as TV newscasts or morning papers. But, for many, this increasing epidemic is right inside our homes. In Newsweek’s 3/7/18 update it states the latest U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Continue to full story .......

The Rx Pain Medications. Know the Options. Get the Facts. is a series of 13 fact sheets designed to increase awareness of the risks associated with prescription opioid use and misuse, as well as to educate patients who are prescribed opioids for pain about the risks and to provide resources … Continue to full story .......

Mark your calendars! SAMHSA’s next National Prevention Week will be from May 13 to 19, 2018. Each year around this observance, communities and organizations across the country come together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. The theme for NPW 2018 is: … Continue to full story .......

Opioid Misuse in Adolescents: Prevention and Detection

May 4, 2018 Noon to 1:00pm Central

We have all heard about opioid misuse and the devastation of addiction and overdose in the United States. But what about Texas? What about adolescents? Register for this webinar to hear Lori Holleran Steiker, PhD, Distinguished … Continue to full story .......

The Opioid Epidemic: Two New Research Briefs

Substance Use, the Opioid Epidemic, and the Child Welfare System

The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) has just released the following two briefs:

1. Substance Use, the Opioid Epidemic and the Child Welfare System: Key Takeaways from a Mixed Methods Study
2. The

As a parent, you are one of the biggest influences on your child’s decision to try alcohol or other drugs. There are several effective ways to discourage your kid from trying addictive substances, and you can be the biggest source of support if your child needs help recovering from addiction.… Continue to full story .......