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Contact Us Donate Menu Our Cause We are committed to creating healthier and safer communities where youth alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use have no place. Alcohol Alcohol has no place in the lives of Texas youth By 12th grade, 72% of youth in Texas have tried alcohol Underage alcohol use has been linked to other dangerous behaviors including sexual assault, impaired driving, and suicide The science is clear – zero tolerance is the only way MoreTobacco The cost of tobacco affects all Texans 503,000 youth alive in Texas today will die prematurely from smoking $5.83 billion — annual health care costs in Texas directly caused by smoking Involuntary exposure to smoke is linked to premature death and disease of children and adults MoreRX Drugs & Opioids Prescription Drugs and Opioids are the next great threat 1 in 5 Texas high school students report taking prescription drugs that were not prescribed by a doctor 17% of Texas college students admit to taking prescription drugs to get high 70% of people who misuse prescription drugs got them from a friend or relative More View Current Stats Close The Science The stats don’t lie. That’s why data and scientific research are the cornerstone of our activities. Alcohol People who start drinking under the age of 15 are 4 times more likely to become alcohol-dependent at some point in their lives. Learn More Close Tobacco Tobacco use among Texas youth is declining significantly. Learn More Close Rx Drugs Drug overdose rates have more than tripled since 1990, increasingly due to prescription drugs. Learn More Close Marijuana Marijuana use, especially during adolescence, can cause lasting damage to the brain. Learn More Close Close Advocacy Social Access Laws Powdered Alcohol Campus Initiatives Alcohol Excise Tax Zero Alcohol for Youth Leadership Council In working with Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth, I’ve had so many opportunities to share my passion for prevention and gain valuable experience advocating for the change I truly believe we need to work towards. - Andrea Marquez, El Paso, YLC Close For Partners "Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth brings a skillset, energy, and passion to their prevention work that is hard to find anywhere else." - Barry Sharp, Former Manager, Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch, Texas Department of State Health Services Coalitions Resources Partner With Us Programmatic Support & Consultation Close For Parents The Facts Talking With Youth College Parents Close Events & Training Next Events Advocacy Day March 28, 2023 RegisterRegister Lubbock Community Forum April 13, 2023 RegisterRegister Training Opportunities Advocacy Training Coalition Development & Sustainability Data Collection & Utilization E-Learning Environmental Prevention Media & Communication Programmatic Support Strategic Prevention Framework Youth-Focused Training See All Training Opportunities CloseFind out more about what we’re doing and who we’re bringing together to create healthier, safer communities for Texas youth. Our Team Financials In The News Media Assets Work With Us Close COMMUNITY ADVOCATES We lift a strong voice for youth and communities Protecting the youth of Texas from the harmful effects of substance misuse requires education and leadership. With facts, data, and ongoing research on our side, we speak up and give others the tools they need to act. MOREYOUTH LEADERS We empower youth to take the lead Our mission comes to life through our Youth Leadership Council. This group of dynamic high school and college students comes together to work on programs to prevent substance misuse among their peers. We provide the guidance, support, and resources they need to make a true difference for their generation. MOREPARENTS We give parents knowledge and confidence Talking to your children about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use can be a challenge, but it is one of the most powerful conversations you can have as a parent. We have facts, tools, and strategies to help you and your family make important decisions. MORE13 yrs old The average age Texan Kids have their first drink of alcohol 472,000 Texas Middle & High School students say they’ve used alcohol in the past month. 29% of Texas high school students ride with a driver who has been drinking If you’ve ordered alcohol for delivery or pick up in Texas, complete a CART survey to share your experiences with us. Complete the CART Learn more about the results from TxSDY’s initial phase of the CART project. CART Results/Data We’re rolling out a new data collection tool and want YOU to get involved. Sign up to join us! Join Data Project If you or someone you know is a food retailer or delivery driver willing to participate in an interview about experiences with alcohol-to-go orders, let us know! 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This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms. × Our Cause Alcohol Tobacco Prescriptions View Report Card The Science Alcohol Tobacco Marijuana Prescriptions Advocacy Social Access Laws Powdered Alcohol Campus Initiatives Alcohol Excise Tax Zero Alcohol for Youth Leadership Council Get Engaged For Partners Coalitions Resources Stories From The Field Partner With Us Programmatic Support & Consultation For Parents The Facts Talking With Youth College Life Stories of Impact Ways to Get Involved Events & Training Upcoming Events Advocacy Training Coalition Development & Sustainability Collection & Utilization E-Learning Environmental Prevention Media & Communication Programmatic Support & Consultation Strategic Prevention Framework Youth-Focused Training View All Trainings OpportunitiesOur Team Financials Media Assets Contact Us...