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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.

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YOUTH 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.

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PARENTS

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.

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13 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

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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
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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!

Join CART Research