Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council

10/22/2025

💊 It only takes one.
Fentanyl is powerful, fast acting, and often hidden in pills, powders, or vapes. Many people do not even know it is there until it is too late.

🎥 Watch this powerful PSA from Texas Health and Human Services:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFaLKlLDruA

💬 Talk to your loved ones. Awareness saves lives.

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Sandra Bagwell shares her story about the death of her son, Ryan, from fentanyl poisoning. To learn more about fentanyl and available resources, visit the HH...

10/22/2025

Concerned that you or a friend may be drinking too much, using drugs, or struggling with mental health?
You are not alone. There are resources available to help you take the next step. 💬

Learn more at samhsa.gov/young-adults

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10/21/2025

❤️ Red Ribbon Week is coming… let’s not wait to start the conversation ❤️

As parents, we all want to protect our kids. Not just from the obvious dangers, but from the quiet pressures they face every day.

🗣️ Now is the time to talk
💭 About choices
⚠️ About risks
💖 About how much they matter

You don’t need perfect words. You just need to show up. Your kids may not say it, but they do hear you. They watch you. They look to you more than you know.

Start the conversation today. Keep it going tomorrow.
This isn’t just about one week — it’s about a lifetime of trust, safety, and connection.

10/21/2025

🎃 Help your child say no to drugs and alcohol this spooky season by visiting:
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use-prevention/talk-they-hear-you
👻

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10/20/2025

🌱 Transitioning into adulthood comes with a range of emotions—from excitement to uncertainty.

Learn the signs of mental health and substance use challenges, and remember:
It is okay to ask for help. You are not alone.
samhsa.gov/y

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10/20/2025

🧩✨ Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™
The 2025 National Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest is here! This is your chance to get creative, celebrate living drug free, and win prizes for your family or school.

10/17/2025

When Painkillers Turn Dangerous

Prescription opioids are designed to help with pain, but misuse can lead to serious health risks, addiction, or overdose.
Learning how opioids affect the brain and body can prevent misuse before it begins.

📚 Learn more from the National Institute on Drug Abuse:
https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/prescription-opioids

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10/16/2025

🏈 Focus. Memory. Reaction time. These all matter in the classroom and on the field.
Research shows that using ma*****na while the brain is still developing can interfere with learning, memory, and attention. These effects may last days or weeks and can impact school performance and athletic ability.

Adolescents who use ma*****na regularly are more likely to struggle with grades, drop out of high school, or have lower college success rates.

📚 Sources:
1) National Institute on Drug Abuse (nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/ma*****na)
2) Child Mind Institute (childmind.org/article/teenage-ma*****na-use-affect-iq)
3) National Library of Medicine (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39374005)

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, contact the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council at 1-800-445-8562 or visit adacdet.org for help.

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10/16/2025

Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors in individuals, families, schools, communities, and society. 💪🏽🌍
Visit: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

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10/15/2025

🎉 Fall fun with a purpose

Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council Prevention Specialists Jason Wilson and Kaitlin Mitchell had a great time at the Boys and Girls Club Fall Festival. With plenty of smiles, giveaways, and great conversations, they shared resources and encouraged positive choices for kids and families.

We’re always grateful for opportunities like this to connect, support, and help our youth grow up strong and confident.

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Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin

10/15/2025

No importa dónde hayas estado o qué hayas hecho 💭
Lo importante es recordar que siempre hay manera de salir adelante 🌅
Está bien comenzar de nuevo.
Si deseas comenzar de nuevo y necesitas ayuda, visita 👉 ApoyateEnTX.org

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10/15/2025

No matter where you have been or what you have done, it is important to remember there is always a path forward 🌅
It is okay to start again.
If you want a fresh start and need some help, visit 👉 TurnToSupportsTX.org

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