Five Action Steps Identified at 2015 YSAPC Prevention Summit; TCYSAPC Proposal for SUD Pilot Project

5stepsTravis County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (TCYSAPC) Proposal for SUD Pilot Project:

 

  1. Targeted, Comprehensive Substance Abuse Program Model
  • Pilot comprehensive substance abuse programming at 2-3 school campuses in Travis County (as identified in COH’s latest findings on youth substance use)
  • Use Crystal Collier’s Choices Program model:
  • provide universal,
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LBJ High School PSA presented at 2015 YSAPC Summit on Nov. 5th

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YSAPC Meeting Agenda, Oct. 6, 2015

When:   Tuesday, October 6, 2015 3:00-4:30 pm
Where:  LifeWorks East, 835 North Pleasant Valley Rd.

Welcome/Introductions/Announcements
– Stephanie Rainbolt,Chair
Reading and Approval of Minutes
Review of Membership Applications
Executive Committee Changes

Presentation:  University High School Updates
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What are marijuana’s long-term effects on the brain?

Substantial evidence from animal research and a growing number of studies in humans indicate that marijuana exposure during development can cause long-term or possibly permanent adverse changes in the brain. Rats exposed to THC before birth, soon after birth, or during adolescence show notable problems with specific learning and memory … Continue to full story .......

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ATCEMS Discuss K2 Incidents in Austin

AUSTIN — The Austin Police Department and emergency officials are warning residents about a new batch of the drug K2 that has sickened hundreds.

Officials said that as of July 30, they have treated 613 patients and responded to 562 calls since May 29 across Travis County.

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YWCA host class on “Youth and Current Drug Trends” – Aug. 26

YWCA Greater AustinThe YWCA Greater Austin is hosting a FREE classes for women and men on Wednesday, August 26.  Both classes will be held at the YWCA Greater Austin, 2015 South IH-35, Austin, TX 78741. 

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Two deaths in Austin illustrate problems tallying multidrug overdoses

April 25, 2015 – American-Statesman —The night before Logan Scott consumed a lethal cocktail of up to 10 illegal and prescription drugs, his worried father drug-tested him. “He was clean,” Lance Scott said.  But Lance and his wife, Irene, knew their son had been abusing illegal drugs, and they … Continue to full story .......

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Draft Pan for Substance Use Disorders in Travis County

Thursday, April 09, 2015 1:06 PM —

DRAFT PLAN for SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY

Vision: An informed, compassionate, engaged community that prevents harmful substance use, provides ready access to a full continuum of services and supports, and embraces a culture of health, recovery, and resilience

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Invite to AAA March for Change at Capitol – April 7, 2015 at 10 am

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