Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council

02/19/2026

👟 Teaching them to tie their shoes took patience. Teaching them to drive takes even more.

Talk often about wearing seat belts, avoiding distractions, driving the speed limit, limiting passengers, and never driving impaired. It’s how safe habits start.

Image courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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02/19/2026

🎉 TODAY!
Community partners and nonprofits, join us for this month's ROSC Meeting hosted by Alcohol and Drug Awareness Councils' Youth Recovery Community Program (YRC). Hear from YRC as we unite to strengthen recovery efforts across East Texas.

📍 ADAC's THE SPOT, 1526 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, TX 75902
📅 February 19th, 2026, 12pm to 1pm
📧 More information: Jholland@adacdet.org
💼 Bring your brochures and business cards to share!

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02/18/2026

Understanding addiction starts with science! 🧠🔬
Knowledge empowers action. Learn more: https://justthinktwice.gov/facts/what-addiction

Understanding addiction starts with science! Learning how addiction develops and the factors that increase risk can help you better support those who need it most. Knowledge empowers action.
The United States Department of Justice

Learn more: https://justthinktwice.gov/facts/what-addiction

02/18/2026

Every step forward is a victory, no matter how small. Recovery isn't a straight line, but each small win adds up to big progress over time. You're not alone in this. Stay patient, stay strong, and know you're supported. 💙

Cada paso hacia adelante es una victoria, sin importar cuán pequeño sea. La recuperación no es un camino recto, pero cada pequeño logro suma un gran progreso con el tiempo. No estás solo/a en esto. Ten paciencia, mantente fuerte y sabe que tienes apoyo. 💙

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02/18/2026

Help is available 24/7.
Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. 💙❄️

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02/17/2026

Talk to the youth in your life about creating safe boundaries for their relationships.

Find out how the HHSC Family Violence Program can help survivors of dating violence: bit.ly/3eROjMb

02/17/2026

Did you know your heart and your mind are more connected than you think? Stress, anxiety, and depression don't just affect how you feel. They can take a real toll on your physical heart health, too. This American Heart Month, the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council wants you to know that taking care of your mental health is taking care of your heart. ❤️

02/17/2026

💜 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Know the warning signs. Start the conversation. Resources are available 24/7.

02/16/2026

🗣 Regular conversations help prevent underage drinking.
Talk early, talk often, and keep it real.

Visit underagedrinking.samhsa.gov for tips that help.

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02/16/2026

A new review in NIH's Alcohol Research: Current Reviews summarizes research on how alcohol misuse affects the lungs.

🫁 The evidence shows that drinking too much can damage lung tissue and weaken the body’s defenses, raising the risk of infections and airway diseases. Understanding how alcohol impacts the lungs could help us find new ways to protect lung health.

Learn more ➡️ https://go.nih.gov/kx19VGV.

NIH-funded effort finds positive outcomes with strategies that engaged mostly unconscious, rather than conscious, thinking.

02/14/2026

💙 Valentine's Day can be tough for some. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7.

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02/13/2026

❤️ Love ≠ Pressure

Love, care, and friendship should never make you feel uncomfortable, afraid, or forced to do something you don’t want to do.

Genuine care looks like:
✔️ Respecting your boundaries
✔️ Accepting “no” without arguing
✔️ Giving you space when you need it
✔️ Supporting your choices, even when they’re different

Pressure is not love.
Guilt, threats, constant texting, jealousy, or trying to control who you talk to are signs that something isn’t healthy.

✨ Respect is a form of care.
If a relationship makes you feel confused or uncomfortable, it’s okay to talk to a trusted adult, counselor, or school support staff.

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