Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council

12/21/2025

Hope, help and healing are within reach.

If today feels difficult, reach out to someone you trust and talk about what's weighing on you. You are not alone, and support is available.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7.
Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.

SAMHSA also has resources to help
samhsa.gov/find-help

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12/19/2025

The holidays are about connections, not collisions. Play it safe. Don’t drive high. If you feel different, you drive different.

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12/19/2025

Young people stepping up to protect their community. 🚗🎄 Great work by the Drug-Free Council of Corrigan-Camden High School on Holiday Sticker Shock.

The Drug-Free Council of Corrigan-Camden High School recently participated in Holiday Project Sticker Shock in Corrigan, TX. This holiday-themed campaign raises awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving during a time when alcohol-related crashes increase. Drug-Free Council members placed warning stickers on alcohol packages at Brookshire Brothers and other local retailers to encourage safe, responsible choices this holiday season.

From left to right: Drug-Free Council Sponsor, Ms. Tammy Farr, Lillian McGinty, and Mareli Felipe.

Thank you to Brookshire Brothers and participating Corrigan retailers for supporting this important effort!

The Drug-Free Council program is funded by a grant from TxDOT to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes in Texas.

12/19/2025

🎄 The Best Gift This Season? Quality Time Together. 🎄

Research shows that families who spend meaningful time together build stronger bonds, and kids with strong family connections are more likely to make healthy choices throughout their lives.

The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council is proud to support the Festival of Trees at the Museum of East Texas, a place that offers families a beautiful space to connect, talk, and create memories together.

As you walk through 160 glittering trees with your loved ones, look for Leo the Drug-Free Lion. He's there to remind us all that the greatest celebrations are the ones we share: healthy, happy, and fully present. 🦁💚

✨ FREE admission means EVERY family can participate
✨ Open daily through January 16
✨ A safe, welcoming space for all ages
📍 Museum of East Texas, 503 N. Second Street, Lufkin

Start a conversation. Build a memory. Choose healthy joy.

Pictured are Charlotte Stanaland, Youth Prevention Team Coordinator and Jerry Scott, Intervention Specialist with our Padres program.

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12/18/2025

🎄 A special shout out to our Reindeer Run 1K champions, female division winner Raily Cortines and male division winner Santiago Gonzalez.

Seeing young runners give their all, encourage their friends, and cross that finish line is one of our favorite moments of the day.

Pictured with Santiago is Brad Bell, Clinical Director. Pictured with Raily is Charlotte Stanaland, Youth Team Coordinator.

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12/18/2025

The holiday season❄️ is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also bring challenges for parents. Tune into SAMHSA's latest episode of the "What Parents Are Saying" podcast🎙️ to get valuable tips on how to navigate these times and keep your teens safe.

Listen now🎧: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1886890/episodes/9681755

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12/18/2025

For some, the holiday season and celebrations can trigger unwanted emotions or behaviors. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, including alcohol, support is available. Recovery is possible, and help is within reach: samhsa.gov/find-help

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12/17/2025

connects young adults to resources to help them navigate their recovery journey, no matter where they are. Take care of your mental health to improve your overall wellbeing.
For support within reach, visit samhsa.gov/recoverme

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12/16/2025

NOW HIRING: LCDC Intern (CI) providing substance abuse outreach screening & referral services. May provide counseling services as well. Travel may be required. Must possess ability to work independently.
Resumes will only be accepted from individuals who are in good standing with the state of Texas Licensing Board and possess a LCDC Intern.
We have a position for Lufkin, TX and surrounding areas as well as a position in Beaumont, TX. Please send resume to clogan@adacdet.org

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12/16/2025

🎄🚗 Holiday are for memories, not emergencies.

This holiday season, the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council is partnering with local restaurants to spread an important message, stay safe on the road.

Look for our campaign on drink coasters and t shirts and remember:
✅ A sober driver is one that has had nothing to drink, not just the least amount.
✅ Do not ride with someone who has been drinking.
✅ Do not text and drive.
✅ Do not drive distracted.

Let’s make this holiday season safe and memorable for everyone. Have a happy, safe, and drug free day! 🚗💚

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12/16/2025

National Ugly Sweater Day 🎄

However your sweater looks, you can still have a holiday season that feels good. Keep it sober - drug & alcohol free - so the memories stay warm and the moments stay safe. 💛

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12/15/2025

🩺💙Thank you, Angelina College Student Nurses Association, Class of 2027, for showing up for our community with a generous donation to the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council.

We are grateful to the Angelina College Nursing Program for guiding students who lead with heart. We also appreciate the added support from Freewheelers Motorcycle Club, who joined in through the families of our student nurses and helped made the day even more meaningful.

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