Travis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

Nov. 22, 2024  — E-cigarettes flew off store shelves between 2019 and 2023, and 80% were in youth-friendly flavors like fruit, candy, mint and menthol.  In all, e-cigarette sales rose 47% over the period, according to a new report from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative that called on more

Nov. 21, 2024 — Think of it as collateral damage: Millions of Americans say they have been harmed by a loved one’s drug or alcohol use.  One in 3 adults who responded to a new nationwide survey said they had suffered “secondhand harm” from another person’s drinking. And more

Nov. 20, 2024  — Nearly 1 in 5 deaths nationwide — almost 500,000 a year — are still due to cigarette smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.  Although the United States has made significant headway in curbing cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, a new report finds deep divisions remain