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Since 2019, accidental drug deaths have been rising in Texas, with the number tripling in Travis County.

Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, has called on the Legislature to take additional action to curb children’s access to fentanyl and other deadly narcotics. The call comes …

Throughout October, Mesquite ISD has worked to raise awareness on the dangers of fentanyl. Students at risk can access several resources from their school counselors. Learn more from Poteets intervention

On Sept. 1, all the laws passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 will go into effect, including laws about DEI and gender-affirming care for minors.

Advocates are hoping a newly launched ant-drug campaign called "One Pill Kills" will bring more awareness to the dangers of fentanyl.

More than 40 years after former First Lady Nancy Reagan launched her famous “Just Say No” advertising campaign, Texas and the rest of the nation are once again trying to combat youth drug use through public school awareness programs.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Historically, anti-drug messaging in schools has failed to acknowledge the mental health reasons that youth self-medicate. Without that key lesson, advocates worry House Bill 3908 will be another D.A.R.E. campaign.

For 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis

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Newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Damien Diggs, participated in the presentation.