Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council

07/26/2025

Summer break is a great chance to talk with your kids about substance use and provide them the information, support and guidance they’ll need.

Find resources to help here: samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources

07/25/2025

🦷 Think w**d is harmless? Think again.

Ma*****na users face:
🔹 17% higher chance of untreated cavities
🔹 55% higher chance of untreated root decay
🔹 41% higher chance of severe tooth loss

Your smile — and your health — are worth protecting.
You can quit. We can help.

Call ADAC at 1-800-445-8562
Visit www.adacdet.org

Source: https://thedrugreport.org/2025/07/11/friday-fact-frequent-marijuana-use-leads-to-a-41-higher-chance-of-severe-tooth-loss/

07/24/2025

🎉 Celebrating today with a big shoutout to all the incredible across Region 5 — from Houston County to Orange County and everywhere in between! 💙

Need help starting the conversation with your about alcohol, to***co, or va**ng? The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council has free tools and resources to support you.

Visit www.adacdet.org to learn more.
**eFree

07/24/2025

🎒📚COMING SOON - BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! 📚🎒
Stonewall Baptist Church is hooking you up with FREE BACKPACKS to start the school year strong! 💪✏️

📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Festival Park – Nacogdoches, TX
Bring the kids, tell a friend, and let’s get Nacogdoches ready to crush the new school year! 💥

adacdet.org
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Stonewall Baptist Church

07/24/2025

If you’ve wanted to have a conversation with a teen in your life, but haven’t been sure how to start, you're not alone.

Here are 5️⃣ simple conversation goals that make a big difference. ✔️
Because when you talk, they do hear you. 👂❤️

✨ Visit www.talktheyhearyou.samhsa.gov for tips, tools, and conversation starters that really work.

adacdet.org

07/23/2025

🚫 “I don’t want to feel weird.”
🚫 “I don’t want to get in trouble.”
🚫 “I don’t want to become addicted.”

There are lots of ways to say no — and every reason is valid. 💬
It’s okay to protect your peace, your health, and your future. 💪
Your mind and body deserve respect.

✨ Learn more at adacdet.org

07/23/2025

In 2024, 5.9% of U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes, and 1.8% used ni****ne pouches. 🚭
Let's protect youth from ni****ne addiction — talk early, talk often. 💬

📊 Source: National Youth To***co Survey, 2024 (CDC)
👉 cdc.gov/to***co/data_statistics

adacdet.org
***coFreeYouth **eZone

07/22/2025

🕵️‍♂️🚫 The V**e Industry’s New Disguise — And Its Impact on Youth 🎮🖍️

A new generation of illicit va**ng products is making its way into East Texas, often hidden in plain sight. Many contain dangerously high levels of ni****ne and chemicals that put youth at risk for addiction.

Nac-Can Community Coalition shared this important article highlighting how these products are marketed and sold — and what families need to know:
📖 https://abcnews.go.com/US/inside-crackdown-flashy-new-generation-illicit-vapes-targeting/story?id=123768536

📞 For resources on youth prevention and education, visit www.adacdet.org or call 1 (800) 445-8562

**esAreNotSafe **eFree

U.S. officials are cracking down on a surge of sophisticated new illicit va**ng products that are flooding U.S. markets, an ABC News investigation has found.

07/22/2025

If you’re looking for resources for mental health or substance use challenges, help is available. 💙

📲 24/7, free, and confidential support is just a call, text, or click away.

Help yourself & share to help others: http://samhsa.gov/find-help

adacdet.org

07/21/2025

We all get stressed, lonely and sad. Emotions are a big part of living life. Consider taking 5 minutes to receive helpful resources at TurnToSupportsTX.org. 💬💙🧠

📲 You’re not alone. Support is just a click away.

07/20/2025

It may be hard to tell whether someone is experiencing an overdose.
Here are some things to look for & what to do if you think someone is overdosing.
https://library.samhsa.gov/product/overdose-prevention-response-toolkit/pep23-03-00-001

07/20/2025

Jasper county Stand Down for veterans, their families and the homeless.

Veterans, Come One Come All And Learn What Programs And Services Are Available In YOUR Community!.!