Welcome to June!
Our website recognizes monthly awareness dates.
We only provide information that is pertinent to addiction, recovery and to the agency's vision and mission statements.
June Awareness Days
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June 2026 : PTSD Awareness Month
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June 19, 2026 : Juneteenth
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June 21, 2026 : Father's Day
PTSD Awareness Month
June, 2026
PTSD Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder, reduce stigma, and encourage compassion, education, and support for those affected. It also serves as a reminder that healing is possible and that seeking help is a sign of strength, while encouraging communities to foster empathy and access to support.
Juneteenth Day
June 19, 2026
Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of freedom to enslaved African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865, and serves as a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, culture, and progress. Today, it is honored through remembrance, education, and community reflection on the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice. In observance of Juneteenth, Community Action Against Addiction Agency will be closed.
Father's Day
June 21, 2026
Father's Day is a time to honor fathers and father figures for their love, guidance, sacrifice, and lasting influence in the lives of their families and communities. The observance recognizes the important role they play in providing support, wisdom, protection, and care across generations.
Nicotine Prevention
All tobacco and nicotine products- whether smoked, chewed, or vaped pose serious health risks. While some products may carry relatively lower risks than others, none are safe, and all can contribute to addiction, disease, and long-term health complications. Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant found in tobacco products and most e-cigarettes. It acts on the brain’s reward system, reinforcing repeated use and making cessation difficult.
1. Product-Specific Health Risks
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A. Cigars and Cigarillos
- Contain as much nicotine as cigarettes, sometimes more.
- Produce thicker, more toxic smoke due to fermentation.
- Linked to oral, esophageal, laryngeal, and lung cancers.
- Increase risk of heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Secondhand smoke from cigars is highly toxic.
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B. Chewing Tobacco (Smokeless)
- Includes chew, snuff, and nicotine pouches.
- Causes oral cancers, gum disease, and tooth loss.
- Increase risk of pancreatic cancer and nicotine addiction.
- Delivery high doses of nicotine, often more than cigarettes.
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C. E-Cigarettes, E-Liquid, and Vaping
- Most contain nicotine, even when labeled ·nicotine-free. ·- Aerosol contains:
- Heavy metals (nickel, tin, lead)
- Volatile organic compounds
- Cancer-causing chemicals
- Diacetyl, linked to ·popcorn lung (bronchiolitis obliterans)- Associated with:
- Lung injury (EVALI)
- Nicotine poisoning, especially in children - Battery explosions and burns
- May be less harmful than cigarettes if used exclusively by adults trying to quit smoking but not safe.
2. Impact on Recovery and Mental
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Health - Nicotine addiction can:
- Undermine recovery from other substance use disorders.
- Increase anxiety, depression, and stress.
- Impair cognitive function and emotional regulation.
- Dual use (e.g., vaping and smoking) increases exposure to toxins and worsens respiratory outcomes.
- Withdrawal symptoms irritability, cravings, insomnia can interfere with therapy and recovery goals.
3. Long-Term Health Consequences
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- Cancer: Oral, lung, throat, pancreatic, and esophageal.
- Cardiovascular disease: Heart attack, stroke, hypertension.
- Respiratory illness: COPD, asthma exacerbation, chronic bronchitis.
- Reproductive harm: Low birth weight, preterm birth, fetal brain damage. - Cognitive decline: Especially with early or prolonged use.
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