Recognizing and understanding the problem, and helping a loved one reach the point of being willing and ready to engage in treatment and recovery, is an important milestone.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Getting the right treatment for your child is a process, and navigating the current system requires determination and careful review.
Opioids, which include heroin, fentanyl and prescription pain medications, carry strong risks of dependency, addiction and overdose. Even when use becomes harmful, it’s difficult for the person using opioids to stop without help.
The use of medicine like Vivitrol, Suboxone or methadone is an evidence-based approach to overcoming addiction and maintaining long-term recovery.
In the event of an opioid overdose (including heroin and prescribed pain medications), naloxone can reverse an overdose and save a life.
Opioids (prescription pain medications and heroin) pose a high risk of overdose, for both those in active use and in recovery.
The use of medicine like Vivitrol, Suboxone or methadone is an evidence-based approach to overcoming addiction and maintaining long-term recovery.
In the event of an opioid overdose (including heroin and prescribed pain medications), naloxone can reverse an overdose and save a life.
Opioids (prescription pain medications and heroin) pose a high risk of overdose, for both those in active use and in recovery.
Discover tools to better understand your child’s reasons for using substances, ways to improve communication and to reward non-using behaviors while discouraging substance use.
Usted no está solo! Muchas familias están pasando por lo mismo que usted está pasando, enfrentándose al uso de drogas o alcohol de su hijo o hija, y estamos aquí para ayudarle.
Respuestas a las preguntas más importantes sobre enfrentando a su hijo si esta usando sustancias o alcohol.
Aprenda sobre tratamiento, como ayudar a su hijo comenzar tratamiento y que usted puede hacer para ayudar a su familia sobrellevar la situación.
En el caso de los opioides, que incluyen heroína y Vicodin y OxyContin, la naloxona puede revertir una sobredosis.
Respuestas a las preguntas más importantes sobre enfrentando a su hijo si esta usando sustancias o alcohol.
Aprenda sobre tratamiento, como ayudar a su hijo comenzar tratamiento y que usted puede hacer para ayudar a su familia sobrellevar la situación.
En el caso de los opioides, que incluyen heroína y Vicodin y OxyContin, la naloxona puede revertir una sobredosis.
Addiction can be a lifelong, relapsing disease that requires ongoing management. The initial completion of treatment is just the beginning of what may be a longer road to recovery.
Staging an intervention for a loved one who is struggling with substance use is a big step. By planning this intervention together, your family can help them start their journey toward recovery and a brighter future.
Medications for alcohol use disorder, such as Disulfiram, Naltrexone, and Acamprosate, can play an important role as part of a complete treatment plan.
The gold standard of care includes offering medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), yet most prisons and jails do not offer these medications.
People with schizophrenia have a significantly higher risk of developing substance use disorder.
Besides recreational use, some early studies and personal reports or personal stories and experiences suggest that 5-MeO-DMT might help with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, further research is needed to know if it’s safe and effective, as it has been linked to deaths
You’ve likely heard that medical marijuana (cannabis) is being used more and more frequently to treat mental and physical health problems. As its popularity has grown, so has interest in its potential benefits. But with all the noise surrounding medical marijuana, it can be hard to know what it can actually do.
Staging an intervention for a loved one who is struggling with substance use is a big step. By planning this intervention together, your family can help them start their journey toward recovery and a brighter future.
Medications for alcohol use disorder, such as Disulfiram, Naltrexone, and Acamprosate, can play an important role as part of a complete treatment plan.
The gold standard of care includes offering medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), yet most prisons and jails do not offer these medications.
People with schizophrenia have a significantly higher risk of developing substance use disorder.
Besides recreational use, some early studies and personal reports or personal stories and experiences suggest that 5-MeO-DMT might help with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, further research is needed to know if it’s safe and effective, as it has been linked to deaths
You’ve likely heard that medical marijuana (cannabis) is being used more and more frequently to treat mental and physical health problems. As its popularity has grown, so has interest in its potential benefits. But with all the noise surrounding medical marijuana, it can be hard to know what it can actually do.
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