November 18, 2025 - The Great American Smokeout is more than a date on the calendar. It is a turning point for anyone ready to step away from cigarettes, vapes or other nicotine products. Every year, thousands use this day to pause, take stock and decide that their health matters more than their habit.

August 26, 2025 - Since 1978, the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council (ADAC) has quietly transformed lives across 15 counties, from the piney woods of Lufkin and Nacogdoches to the industrial corridors of Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties. That mission, to prevent alcohol or drug misuse, provide hope, and restore families resonates in every community they touch.

March 14, 2025 - In the quiet town of Lufkin, Texas, 17-year-old Jacob never thought he would see his life spiral out of control. A talented athlete with college scholarships in sight, he had a bright future ahead—until prescription painkillers took it all away. It started innocently enough, a prescription after a minor injury. But as the pills ran out, the cravings remained. Within a year, he was forging prescriptions, borrowing money, and eventually turning to fentanyl-laced pills bought on the street.

June 28, 2024 - The Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council (ADAC), in partnership with The Coalition, Inc., are hosting free online tobacco cessation classes for adults that want to quit tobacco. There are many benefits for people who quit tobacco, including reduced risk of tobacco-related diseases and early death. With support and encouragement, you can double your chances of successfully quitting.

July 12, 2023 - Mr. Kim Bartel, M.B.A., C.P.S., Data Coordinator for the Region 5 Prevention Resource Center for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, received the PRC Prevention Specialist of the Year award at the Annual Prevention Providers' Meeting in Austin recently.