Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council

06/17/2026

Water and alcohol are a deadly combination – and the consequences don’t just affect the person drinking.
31% of drowning deaths involve a blood alcohol level of 0.10% or higher.
This summer, protect your family. Stay alert. Stay present. Stay sober.

Water and alcohol are a deadly combination – and the consequences don’t just affect the person drinking.
31% of drowning deaths involve a blood alcohol level of 0.10% or higher.
This summer, protect your family. Stay alert. Stay present. Stay sober.

06/17/2026

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of su***de or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis provides 24/7 connection to confidential support.
There is Hope 💗 Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

06/16/2026

Community partnerships make recovery stronger!

Join us for the June ROSC (Recovery Oriented Systems of Care) meeting, hosted by the Family Crisis Center. This month, attendees will learn how the Family Crisis Center empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, support services, and community resources.

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Family Crisis Center Emergency Shelter - 2401 Davisville Rd, Lufkin, TX 75901

Connect with local professionals, nonprofits, and community leaders who are working together to support individuals and families across Deep East Texas.

📇 Be sure to bring your business card!

📩 [email protected]

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06/16/2026

Did you know that big and important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence? Here are 7 things you should know about the teen brain:

English:
https://go.nih.gov/cX8gB6u
Español:
https://go.nih.gov/TyVSpkc

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Learn about how the teen brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world.

06/15/2026

What a week at Camp Roadrunner! 🐣💙

ADAC's P.A.R.T.Y. team had the privilege of spending time with some incredible young people at Angelina College. From hatching chicks to kindness projects, every day was filled with curiosity, joy, and positive choices. We are so proud of every camper who showed up, learned something new, and chose to be kind. 💛

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Angelina College

06/15/2026

New research is shedding light on how substance use patterns are connected.

A study drawing on data from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that individuals who used ma*****na in the past year were 12.1 times more likely to have also used psilocybin than those who did not use ma*****na.

The research also found that past-year use of to***co, alcohol, co***ne, L*D, ketamine, ecstasy, and DMT was associated with psilocybin use, showing how use of one substance often increases the likelihood of using another.

As the authors noted, these patterns highlight the importance of considering psilocybin within the broader landscape of polysubstance use, particularly when assessing health risks or designing prevention strategies. And as psychedelics become increasingly normalized and commercialized, these concerns are only expected to grow.

Understanding the connections between substances helps us better protect our communities here in East Texas.

📌 Source and image credit: thedrugreport.org
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06/12/2026

Did you know parental alcohol use is linked to about 1 in 10 cases of child maltreatment?

Children whose parents use substances face a significantly higher risk of maltreatment and child welfare involvement compared to other children.

But here is what else we know: recovery is possible, and families can heal. When parents get the support they need, children thrive.

If you or someone you know needs help, call ADAC at 1-(800)445-8562 or visit adacdet.org

(Source: NIAAA — De Bellis et al.; Dunn et al.)

06/11/2026

We are beyond grateful to the Family Crisis Center of East Texas for once again shining a light on the important work happening right here in our region! 🙌❤️

In this episode of Conversations and Connections, host Stuart sits down with our very own Kim Bartel, Regional Alliance Coordinator for Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council (ADAC) and Prevention Resource Center Region 5 (PRC5), to take a closer look at substance abuse in East Texas.

Substance abuse affects families, workplaces, and communities across our region every single day. At Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council (ADAC), we are committed to having these important conversations and getting real information into the hands of the people who need it most.

We encourage everyone to give this episode a listen and share it with someone who may need to hear it. Knowledge is the first step toward change.

🎧 Listen here: https://familycrisiscenterofeasttexas.podbean.com/e/taking-a-look-at-substance-abuse-in-east-texas-with-kim-bartel-conversations-and-connections-164/

Kim Bartel is with the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council here in East Texas. In this episode we talk with Kim about the popularity of va**ng, especially among the youth in East Texas and how v**e shops are practically everywhere now. We'll also examine other substances being abused today.

06/11/2026

Every community is affected by excessive alcohol use, and awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have for prevention.

According to the CDC, alcohol-related harms contribute to hundreds of preventable deaths every single day in the U.S., impacting people of all ages, families, and communities. Beyond physical health, excessive alcohol use can also affect mental well-being and family stability.

Sharing accurate information, supporting healthy choices, and reducing stigma around seeking help all make a difference.

Learn more: cdc.gov/alcohol

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06/10/2026

The ADAC Prevention Team had all the happy feels yesterday morning at The Village Childcare Center in Newton. Ms. Kyla led us in a game of Feelings Freeze Dance, and the students learned more about identifying and managing their emotions and feelings.

It's a great day to be in " The Village"

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