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July 14, 2020| Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse

Addicted: The Opioid Epidemic

This video is from 2017 but it’s just as timely and moving today! Please watch the video all the way to the end and be inspired to...

June 2, 2020| Human Trafficking, Substance Abuse

CONTRALAND: A SHOCKING DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA

CONTRALAND: A SHOCKING DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA...

April 13, 2020| Human Trafficking

Virtual Event: Child Sex Trafficking in North Texas (Apr. 24, 2020)

Human trafficking—once known as slavery—has a long history, but it remains an issue in North Texas. If you'd like to know more, join us...

July 13, 2021| Uncategorized

Job Vacancy Announcement – CARA Grant Project Coordinator

In response to the Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA) the Hood County Substance Abuse Council (HCSAC) announces a grant job...

November 23, 2020| Uncategorized

Giving Tuesday | Dec 1, 2020

It’s almost here. Giving Tuesday is only a few days away and we would so appreciate you supporting the mission of the Hood County...

September 19, 2020| Addiction, Human Trafficking

First Annual Hood County Substance Abuse Council Fundraiser

Join the Hood County Substance Abuse Council in raising money to break the chains of substance abuse and human trafficking. Support a great...

August 4, 2020| Addiction, Recovery

Kate’s Story: from drug addiction to recovery

Watch Kate share her story of going from drug addiction to living in recovery!...

July 15, 2020| Addiction

Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Naloxone

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July 15, 2020| Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse

Inside the Addicted Human Brain by Dr. Nora Volkow

Dr. Nora Volkow is well known as a pioneer in the study of addiction. After spending more than three decades studying how drugs affect the...

June 9, 2020| Vaping

VIDEO: Florida Teens are Going to the Hospital with Serious Respiratory Issues and It’s Not COVID-19

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning parents and teens about an alarming new health scare. Reports are emerging of...

June 9, 2020| Uncategorized

Official Trailer | Broken Places | PBS

Broken Places explores why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. By revisiting childhood...

June 9, 2020| Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse

In Times of Emergency, Substance Use Treatment Requires Flexibility

Widespread emergencies such as the coronavirus pandemic may present particular challenges to people who misuse opioids or are in treatment...

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