Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth

Statewide Summit Series Session 1: Alcohol & Cannabis Policy
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Statewide Summit Series is a five-session virtual educational series focused on current and emerging prevention topics impacting youth, families, and communities. Each 90-minute session features expert speakers, practical strategies, and actionable discussions designed to support professionals and community leaders working across prevention, public health, healthcare, education, law enforcement, policy, and advocacy.
Session 1 will feature renowned policy expert Dr. David Jernigan, who will discuss what new alcohol and cannabis policies mean for prevention, public health, and public safety.
Registration for this individual session is $50, or you can register for all five Summit sessions at a discounted rate.
Learn more about the event and register today!

Statewide Summit Series Session 2: Alcohol & Cancer
2026-10-08 12:00 - 13:30
The Statewide Summit Series is a five-session virtual educational series focused on current and emerging prevention topics impacting youth, families, and communities. Each 90-minute session features expert speakers, practical strategies, and actionable discussions designed to support professionals and community leaders working across prevention, public health, healthcare, education, law enforcement, policy, and advocacy.
Session 2 will feature scientist and policy expert Dr. Priscilla Martinez-Matyszczyk, who will share how the latest research on the link between alcohol and cancer can inform public health strategies.
Registration for this individual session is $50, or you can register for all five Summit sessions at a discounted rate.
Learn more about the event and register today!

Statewide Summit Series Session 3: Cannabis
2026-10-22 12:00 - 13:30
The Statewide Summit Series is a five-session virtual educational series focused on current and emerging prevention topics impacting youth, families, and communities. Each 90-minute session features expert speakers, practical strategies, and actionable discussions designed to support professionals and community leaders working across prevention, public health, healthcare, education, law enforcement, policy, and advocacy.
Session 3 will feature public health and cannabis policy expert Dr. Matthew Rossheim, who will discuss emerging cannabis products, shifting perceptions of harm, and impacts on youth health and prevention.
Registration for this individual session is $50, or you can register for all five Summit sessions at a discounted rate.
Learn more about the event and register today!

Statewide Summit Series Session 4: Alcopops
2026-11-05 12:00 - 13:30
The Statewide Summit Series is a five-session virtual educational series focused on current and emerging prevention topics impacting youth, families, and communities. Each 90-minute session features expert speakers, practical strategies, and actionable discussions designed to support professionals and community leaders working across prevention, public health, healthcare, education, law enforcement, policy, and advocacy.
Session 4 will feature policy expert Dr. Kayla Tillett, who will discuss the rise of alcopops, their appeal to youth, and strategies to reduce youth access and harm.
Registration for this individual session is $50, or you can register for all five Summit sessions at a discounted rate.
Learn more about the event and register today!

Statewide Summit Series Session 5: Enforcing Prevention Policies
2026-11-19 12:00 - 13:30
The Statewide Summit Series is a five-session virtual educational series focused on current and emerging prevention topics impacting youth, families, and communities. Each 90-minute session features expert speakers, practical strategies, and actionable discussions designed to support professionals and community leaders working across prevention, public health, healthcare, education, law enforcement, policy, and advocacy.
The fifth and final session of the series will focus on practical approaches for enforcing prevention policies that improve community outcomes.
Registration for this individual session is $50, or you can register for all five Summit sessions at a discounted rate.
Learn more about the event and register today!
