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You can be instrumental in reducing youth substance abuse and related accidents and injuries.

Taylor Alliance for Prevention (TAP) is a volunteer-led coalition whose aim is to implement environmental strategies and policy changes to reduce substance use in the communities within Taylor County.

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https://linktr.ee/TaylorAlliance The coalition is designed to reduce youth access to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by:
(1) Increasing community awareness of the legal and health consequences of substance abuse;
(2) Mobilizing Taylor County citizens to make institutional and policy changes;
(3) Working with law enforcement and local businesses; and
(4) Improving the overall health of the community.

10/28/2026

is seven days but the commitment to living a drug-free lifestyle lasts all year long. Find out how you and your community can help raise awareness and get involved in week next year at dea.gov/red-ribbon/red-ribbon-toolkit

10/24/2026

Oct. 23rd marks the official first day of , a great time to start conversations, raise awareness, and encourage healthy living and drug-free choices. For more information or to access the Red Ribbon toolkit visit dea.gov/redribbon

10/22/2026

starts with connection. Call, text, or chat: 988lifeline.org

Find resources to support yours: hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services/suicide-prevention

10/21/2026

With holidays around the corner and school still freshly starting, that means holiday parties!

Sober Parties are a Great idea!

Make it a theme and bring sparkling drinks!
Card games and Board games are a great idea!!

Make it fun and come up with games to play!

Whats your favorite game to play?
Mine is Phase 10!

10/18/2026

The Texas Poison Center Network logged 10,515 THC exposure calls from January 2021 through May 2026. More than half involved people 19 or younger.
Of those calls, 3,912 had moderate medical effects, 633 had major effects, and 7 ended in death.
THC calls rose from about 700 in 2018 to more than 2,600 in 2025.

In the Baylor Scott & White system, cannabis overdose visits rose from 348 in 2021 to more than 900 in 2025.

10/15/2026

Tis the season- one of the scariest things isnt a costume- Its an unlocked cabinet.

Whether its alcohol, or prescription medication; Be sure to lock those cabinets year round!

If theres a teen party, Talk before the party. Make sure everything is accounted for. Know a plan for pick-up or whos driving.

10/14/2026

Don’t ghost your people. If a friend seems off tonight — quieter, skipping the group, saying things that don’t sound like them — check in for real. Listen. Take them seriously. Stay with them. Help them call or text 988. Connection is the opposite of disappearing.

#988

10/10/2026

October 10th is . You never know what someone else is going through, so take a moment today to reach out to a friend just to check in.

10/07/2026

According to the Texas School Survey (TSS), Texas College Drug and Alcohol Survey (CDAS)

The impact of alcohol use on academic performance is notable:
9% of light drinkers, 26% of moderate drinkers, and 47% of heavy/problem drinkers fell behind on schoolwork due to drinking.

10/06/2026

According to the CDC; No to***co products, including e-cigarettes, are safe. This is especially true for youth, whose brains are still developing until about age 25. Using ni****ne during these years can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.

The most common reason students give for TRYING an e-cigarette is because a friend used them.
The most common reason students give for CURRENTLY USING e-cigarettes is feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed.

Parents, educators, and heath care providers can talk to youth about va**ng and help them learn healthy coping skills instead of va**ng such as:

*Recognizing and managing stressful feelings.
*Practicing relaxation techniques.
*Building a support system.
*Practicing self-care.
*Staying active.

Address

104 Pine Street, Ste 210
Abilene, TX
79601

Telephone

+13256732242

Website

http://www.abirecovery.org/

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