TX: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
TX Governor Signals Support for Legalization of Fentanyl Test Strips
Texas may soon join other states with legalized fentanyl test strips, used by those with drug addictions to detect the presence of the often lethal …
Staying Vigilant about Teen Substance Abuse in COVID-19 Pandemic
AUSTIN, Texas -- Home isolation due to COVID19 is causing some people to suffer anxiety and panic attacks -- both of which can lead to substance …
Texas' Youngest Children Losing Health Coverage
AUSTIN, Texas - Children up to age 6 in Texas and across the nation continue to lose health coverage, according to a new Georgetown University report…
Evidence Suggests E-Cigarettes Not Healthy Alternative
AUSTIN, Texas - In the wake of recent reports of fatal lung illness connected with the use of e-cigarettes, new research seems to confirm concerns …
Texas Health Centers to Make Stable Funding Case in DC
DENTON, Texas - Thousands of community health-center advocates, doctors, nurses, professionals and patients are headed to the nation's capital this …
Tips for Mitigating Holiday Depression and Stress
AUSTIN, Texas – While many people look forward to holiday festivities with friends and family, for others this time of year can intensify …
Report: Distracted Parenting Hampers Child Brain Development
AUSTIN, Texas - Parents, put down your smartphones when you're taking care of your baby. That's the message from University of California researchers…
Poll: Majority of Texans Support Marijuana Policy Reform
AUSTIN, Texas – Seventy-four percent of Texas adults say the maximum punishment for being caught with pot should be changed from a criminal …
Texans Taking Precautions for Poison Prevention Week
AUSTIN, Texas - As National Poison Prevention Week continues, local experts say some simple steps around the home can help reduce the chances of …
Early Treatment Key for Texans with Eating Disorders
BUFFALO GAP, Texas – Like many other conditions, when it comes to eating disorders, early intervention is key to recovery for those struggling …
Maternal Alcohol Use to Impact Thousands of Texas Babies This Year
AUSTIN, Texas - It is completely preventable, but there will be some 40,000 babies born in the United States this year, including around 4,000 in …
Texas Troopers Target Thanksgiving Drunk Drivers
HOUSTON, Texas - The Texas Highway Patrol will be out in full force for the Thanksgiving weekend, promoting safety and targeting dangerous drivers …