SCAN Innovative Healing Centered Project - IHCP

03/30/2026

Ma*****na use can have a wide range of physical and mental effects. Physical effects include breathing problems, increased heart rate, problems with child development during and after pregnancy, and intense nausea and vomiting.

03/23/2026

Did you know that 42.3% of misused medications come from family and friends, not a stranger/drug dealer or the internet? Lock Your Meds encourages people to secure and take regular inventory of their medication so it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Many adults may be unintentional suppliers and awareness is the key to ending this preventable epidemic.

Lock Your Meds is an Informed Families National Family Partnership Campaign designed to help prevent prescription drug abuse.

03/16/2026

Commercial to***co smoke contains hundreds of harmful chemicals. There are more than 7,000 chemicals in commercial to***co smoke, including hundreds of chemicals that are toxic and about 70 that can cause cancer.

Find information on secondhand smoke, smokefree policies, and more.

03/09/2026

Alcohol is the most common drug that young people use in the United States. Young people who drink alcohol are more likely to engage in risky behaviors that can lead to injuries and other health conditions. They're also more likely to experience social, academic, and legal issues.

The effects of underage drinking and ways to prevent related harms.

03/02/2026

Research suggests that one of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship with a parent. It is important to start talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs before they are exposed to them.

02/23/2026

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02/16/2026

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02/09/2026

Together we can help kids and teens understand the Seven Cs and realize that their parent’s SUD is not their fault. https://nacoa.org/coa-awareness-week/

02/06/2026

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02/02/2026

Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment, without judging or trying to change it. This involves observing your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without getting caught up in them.
Mindfulness can be practiced in many ways, one of them being mindfulness meditation. To practice mindfulness meditation, sit in a comfortable place, and begin paying attention to your breathing. Notice the physical sensation of air filling your lungs, and then slowly leaving. When your mind wanders— which it will— simply notice your thoughts and turn your attention back to breathing.

Are you supposed to clear your mind, or focus on one thing? Here's the Mindful definition of mindfulness.

01/26/2026

Do you live in Texas, are 13 years or older, and are ready to quit all to***co products, including e-cigarettes? If so, please visit Yes Quit for confidential, free, and convenient cessation services.

When you join the Yes Quit To***co Cessation program, we’ll help you create an easy-to-follow Quitting Plan that will help you take action and live the rest of your life to***co-free. This time, try something different.

01/19/2026

Adolescence is a time of change and growth, including behavior changes. These changes usually are a normal part of growing up but sometimes can point to an alcohol problem. Parents play a key role in shaping their kids’ attitudes toward alcohol and alcohol behaviors. Parents, families, and teachers should pay close attention to the following warning signs that may indicate underage drinking:
🔹Changes in mood, including anger and irritability
🔹Academic or behavioral problems in school
🔹Rebelliousness
🔹Changing groups of friends
🔹Low energy level
🔹Less interest in activities or care in appearance
🔹Finding alcohol among an adolescent's belongings
🔹Smelling alcohol on an adolescent's breath
🔹Problems concentrating or remembering
🔹Slurred speech
🔹Coordination problems

Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health and safety risks.