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[Circles of SA @CirclesofSA]

Sharon Kruk with @TheCoalition936 shares the Problem, The Partnerships, The Pitch and the Pitfalls of policy work in Lufkin Texas to protect youth from vape access. #APPM2026 #countertools #coalitions

[STAT @statnews]

The Deadliest Drug: STAT's new multipart series on the United States’ drinking problem, and a nation in denial.

https://t.co/sO01FqLgwk

[MySA @mySA]

Shots were fired in the bar's parking lot, police say. The SAPD is investigating the incident. 🔗 https://t.co/MJip2kSRYT

[CityHealth @city_health]

Through CityHealth’s Smoke-Free Indoor Air policies, cities are using evidence-based strategies to provide residents with cleaner, healthier air.

Explore our resources: https://t.co/nEH39YpeZu

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Language matters. Choosing supportive words can help people feel seen, heard, and respected. https://t.co/Y7HEPMDxnG
#SeeThePerson #MHAM2026 #WordsMatter

[Texas HHSC @TexasHHSC]

Feeling off, but not sure why? That's OK. You don't have to figure it out alone. Call or text 988, or chat at https://t.co/uOqkzxpeex to talk to a trained counselor. 988 is confidential, free and available 24/7.

#MHAM

[US Alcohol Policy Alliance @USAlcoholPolicy]

Alcohol is a known carcinogen.

Fewer than half of Americans know it.

Awareness matters.

So does policy.

#AlcoholTruth #PublicHealth #CancerPrevention

[Addiction Policy Forum @AddictionPolicy]

Join us on May 19 at 1 PM ET for a webinar on prevention research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Learn about the evidence-based approaches, real-world applications, and the future of prevention science.

Register today: https://t.co/L1b5tgpWjE

[Stanford REACH Lab @StanfordTPT]

📄 New Study: Parent Knowledge of the U.S. Tobacco 21 Law

Do you know the legal age to purchase tobacco in the U.S.? It turns out many parents don’t.

In a survey of 2,074 parents of youth ages 10–19, fewer than half correctly identified 21 as the legal age—despite the federal law changing in 2019. Most incorrectly answered 18.

This new study conducted by Drs. Devin McCauley and Bonnie Halpern-Felsher of the Stanford REACH Lab highlights that parents of teens ages 13–17 were least likely to know—despite this group being at highest risk for tobacco use and nicotine dependence. Knowledge also varied by parent sex, education, and substance use history.

Why this matters: families—especially those with teens—need clearer messaging to boost awareness and prevention.

To learn more, you can read the full study on the American Academy of Pediatrics website (linked below). We have also provided a link to our prior paper on Tobacco 21 along with several parent infographics to further explain the law and why it was passed.

🔗 Read the new study: https://t.co/YUrWUfPQLs 
🔗 Read our prior study: https://t.co/VaYEgHpHUA 
🔗 Tobacco 21 infographics for parents: https://t.co/0wcjNhfq0s

#stanford #stanforduniversity #stanfordmedicine #research #publichealth #adolescenthealth #substanceuse #tobacco21 #tobacco #nicotine #PSA #research

[KFOX14 News @KFOX14]

An El Paso advocacy group gathered at a local bar to sign a petition, calling for accountability and tougher laws against Driving While Intoxicated. https://t.co/pKSJu0n4ma

[US Alcohol Policy Alliance @USAlcoholPolicy]

This isn’t about awareness anymore. We don’t have an information problem. We have a policy problem. #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #AlcoholTruth

[Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids @TobaccoFreeKids]

A new report by the Government Accountability Office finds that the federal government continues to fall short in cracking down on the thousands of illegal e-cigarette products on the market.

To address this problem, we need enhanced and coordination enforcement action by the FDA, the Department of Justice, Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant agencies. These agencies must use all available tools to get illegal products off the market, including flavored products that attract kids.
https://t.co/MhIXJT3LVf

[PRC Region 8 @PRCRegion8]

Talking openly about mental health with youth helps reduce stigma and increase support.

[TPRBrian @TprBrian]

Commissioners encourage safe celebrating during Fiesta as they learn of dire DWI statistics
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[KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS @krgv]

25 citations issued for underage drinking at social gathering in McAllen
https://t.co/r1tdqeADLA

[Texas HHSC @TexasHHSC]

It's OK to ask for help. Call or text 988, or chat at https://t.co/uOqkzxpeex. It's free, private and always open. You're not alone.

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Prevention supports individuals, families, schools, and safe communities.
Watch the video: https://t.co/ZaftqGs1rs

[Smart Approaches to Marijuana @learnaboutsam]

New study says cannabis use linked to lower grades among teenagers

Another study highlighting how harmful marijuana use is. It’s time to tackle this crisis.
https://t.co/xWs47qli7l

[Circles of SA @CirclesofSA]

Today @texasdoctors for social responsibility Gun Safety and Suicide Prevention Forum. Terri M with Alamo Area Suicide Prevention Coalition is on a panel on Mental Health in Youth. #SATX #mentalhealth

[KGNS+ News @KGNSnews]

Police say 4-year-old was unconscious but breathing when officers arrived at clinic

https://t.co/i3lDsJoOAV