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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.

10/10/2026

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.

10/04/2026

It can feel like “everyone drinks.”

Most teens dont!

National Teen Surveys show alcohol use is near historic lows (11% of 8th grade, 24% of 10th grade, 41% of 12th grade) with majority of middle and highschoolers not drinking.

10/01/2026

This week we celebrate the cup — and the conversation it makes room for.
Coffee is not a cure. It’s a few quiet minutes. Steam. A friend across the table. A chance to say “how are you, really?” without it feeling like a therapy session.
If your mind has been loud lately, let the mug be the smallest kind thing you do today. Sip slower. Check in with yourself. Invite someone else to do the same.
You don’t have to have it together to sit down with a cup.

Happy Coffee Day. Mental health is not a month — but October is a good time to start talking.

&CONVERSATION -IN

09/30/2026

VAPES DOWN- LEARN THE TRUTH

the Texas Department of State Health Services created a campaign for teens, and even adults to make informed decisions about va**ng.

By clicking the link below you can learn Common myths and misconceptions about Va**ng, the 31 or more checmicals that are in vapes, as well as fun short quizzes.

09/28/2026

According to the FDA: In 2025, 7.2 % of ALL students (2.01 million) within the US reported to***co use. Most commonly E-Cigarettes (5.2%). This is a 1.1% drop from 2024 (8.2%).

While in Texas in 2025, 5.8% of all students reported recent E-Vape use.

09/26/2026

In 2024, The Texas School Survey of Texas Drug and Alcohol use for Region 2 reports:

Between the Grades 7-12;
B**r (13.1 %) and Liquor (12.2) are the most used within the school year.

Of any alcohol usage 53.3 % of ALL grades never used for the year of 2024!

Remember to say NO to underage drinking.
Even if your friends are doing it - does not mean everyone is!

Be the change. Friends don’t pour, they Protect!

09/24/2026

Texas Health and humam services mentions there are over 31 Hazardous chemicals in E Vapes.

Benzene- is classified as a carcinogen, meaning with
long term exposure it can be linked to leukemia and other blood related cancers. Due to its toxicity, benzene use is strictly regulated, and exposure should be minimized.

Acetone- inhalation in large amounts may lead to acetone poisoning, affecting the kidneys, liver, brain, and nervous system

Formaldehyde- classified as a Group 1 carcinogen,
Exposure can cause respiratory and skin irritation, and high levels are linked to rare cancers of the nose, throat, and lungs. Chronic inhalation of formaldehyde has been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer and other cancers.

09/23/2026

In 2023 Over one-fifth of U.S. high school students have seriously considered attempting su***de, highlighting a widespread crisis among youth.22.2%

A significant gender disparity exists, with female high school students (30%) being more than twice as likely as male students (14.3%) to consider su***de.

LGBTQ+ adolescents are at a disproportionately high risk, with nearly half (46%) having seriously considered su***de in the past year.46%

Frequent social media use is linked to a 21% higher prevalence of suicidal ideation and increased exposure to cyberbullying.21%

A major treatment gap persists, as only about half of adolescents who need mental health services actually receive them.50%

School-based programs and integrated care models are effective, capable of reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms by over 20% compared to no treatment.>20%

Address

104 Pine Street, Ste 210
Abilene, TX
79601

Telephone

+13256732242

Website

http://www.abirecovery.org/

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