Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) –– As the United States grapples with an opioid abuse crisis, Americans are being urged to learn how to recognize and respond to overdoses from these and other drugs. A populace better prepared to spot and respond to opioid ODs could help reduce the
The Power of CHWs: Raising Awareness and Offering Help for Mental Health and Substance Use
Register now for the free online continuing education opportunity!
Substance use and mental health are difficult issues, and issues that often occur together.
This training will:
TCYSAPC convenes on the first Tuesday of every other month at the LifeWorks East Site, 835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. The 2019 meeting schedule is:
Jan. 10, 2020 – America is in the middle of an alcohol epidemic. That’s one takeaway from a new study published this month in Alcoholism, which found the number of alcohol-related deaths more than doubled between 1999 and 2017 from nearly 36,000 to nearly 73,000, and the rate of
Jan. 9, 2020 – A 15-year-old has died from a vaping-related lung illness, becoming the youngest person to die from the outbreak, according to health officials. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the teenager also had an unspecified “chronic underlying medical condition” in a statement. “Reporting a death in
Jan 14, 2020 -KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As many consider ‘Dry January,’ researchers uncover new statistics on alcohol-related deaths. Statistics show the number of alcohol-related deaths per year among people aged 16+ doubled from 35,914 in 1999 to 72,558 in 2017.
A new analysis of death certificates, released by the Research
Jan 9, 2020 – (Reuters Health) – Less than one third of teens and young adults who overdose on opioids receive addiction treatment afterward, and the few who do get help receive counseling instead of medication to combat substance misuse, a U.S. study suggests.
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December 9, 2019 – “You’re in the business of selling medicine that causes addiction and overdoses, and now you’re in the business of selling medicine that treats addiction and overdoses?” asked Dr. Andrew Kolodny, an outspoken critic of Purdue who has testified against the company in court. “That’s pretty clever, … Continue to full story .......
Legislation, Prevention Practices, and Organizational Preparedness
Texas has new legislation that impacts how schools address the behavioral health needs of students. The interactive webinar discusses the new legislation, prevention practices, and key considerations for schools and other school-based organizations interested in preventing opioid and other substance misuse among adolescents.
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Nov. 12, 2019 – As substance use-related deaths increase at an unprecedented rate, prevention and intervention efforts must be part of the overall strategy to respond to the current crisis. The critical role that pediatricians can play in promoting behavioral health has been increasingly recognized. Unfortunately, new research shows 
Nov. 13, 2019 – AAS — The reported number of students vaping in the Round Rock school district skyrocketed last school year, spurring a student-led group and the superintendent to take action on curtailing the habit among students.
The Round Rock district is not alone in seeing increases in student
Oct 14, 2019 – AUSTIN, Texas – A newly standardized pain treatment plan for pregnant women delivering in hospitals reduced mothers’ opioid use before and after delivery and may reduce their risk of opioid addiction later, according to a study published in the latest issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Current Webinars
Past Webinars
Preventing Opioid Misuse Among Girls – Community of Practice (CoP) grant from the Federal Office of Womens Health