Texas Drug & Alcohol Timeline

Texas has amassed a variety of history with stories as big as the state. It is the 2nd largest state in the United States and is home to 27.7 million people. It is no wonder that alcohol and drug use has long been an issue in a state larger than any European country. The wide variety of cultures, prosperity, and living conditions make Texas unique when it comes to handling substance use.

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