Rise Recovery a dedicated nonprofit organization, is in urgent need of funding support. It is waiting for the release of vital funding to continue its lifesaving work with teens.

Rise Recovery has been serving the youth and young adults with substance abuse in the community for over 45 years. This Saturday, the organization will host its first festival and fundraiser.

While treatment experts say education and prevention is key to saving lives. Governor Greg Abbott declares criminal organizations in Mexico as terrorists in a fight against fentanyl deaths.

Pills that can kill -- two suspected distributors have been arrested in charged in San Marcos. Hays County authorities now warn communities in the area to be vigilant of counterfeit Percocet pills.

Rise Inspire Academy is nearing the end of it's first official semester, and has about a dozen students in the program. It's the first of its kind in Bexar County.

Bexar County residents who have an opioid addiction will soon have more resources available to help them after the county approved a roughly $12 million portion of a settlement between the State of Texas and Johnson & Johnson worth more than $290 million.

The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved $4.75 million dollars in funding over the next five years to increase mental wellness in impoverished school districts.

As we slowly emerge out of the coronavirus pandemic, it may be time to ask the question: “Am I in charge of my social media, or is it in charge of me?”

Theres a surge in overdoses nationally that is deeply impacting the treatment facilities and recovery resources in our community, Morin said. The recovery organization has moved to online support groups to still provide that sense of community to its clients. The facility will provide a community center, social activities and a recovery school. Rise Recovery has partnered with Anne Frank Inspire Academy for an in-school recovery pilot program which will begin this fall. It provides resources and support to maintain recovery, Morin said.