Expert Resources for Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction
Discover expert insights and practical guidance from clinicians, researchers, and specialists to help parents, families and professionals support loved ones and community members with substance use disorder and addiction.
The tween years test every rule — curfews, phones, parties, peer pressure. Learn what to say, with 13 word-for-word scripts that hold the line without a fight.
Wondering if a recovery coach could help your child? Learn what recovery coaches do, how they differ from a sponsor, what they cost, and how to find one.
Not sure if your teen's drinking is normal or a warning sign? Use this parent checklist to know what you're seeing, what it means, and what to do next.
High-intensity drinking means double the alcohol of a binge and far more risk. Learn the warning signs, when to call 911, and how to talk to your teen.
Wondering how often to call your college freshman? Learn how to stay close without hovering: better questions to ask, a healthy rhythm, and when to step in.
Your teen smells like alcohol but says they didn't drink. Learn how to stay calm, what to say, and how to keep the focus on safety, trust, and next steps.
Worried about your child's gambling? Learn how the CRAFT approach helps families set limits, stay connected, and encourage real change without ultimatums.
Worried your college student is using alcohol or drugs to cope with stress? Learn the signs, how to talk about it, and healthier ways to handle pressure.
Wondering why your tween melts down over small things? Learn what distress tolerance is and 5 ways to help your child handle big feelings and build resilience.
Rules tell your child what to do; boundaries shape who they become. Learn the difference, why it matters most in middle school, and how to set boundaries that stick.
The EARLY Minds Act would allow Community Mental Health Services Block Grant funds to go toward prevention, creating a key flexibility to support mental health and substance use disorder prevention.
Help your middle schooler handle stress, anger, and anxiety. 5 simple coping skills for tweens, plus what to say (and what to skip) when emotions run high.
In order to continue progress in addressing overdose and addiction, programs and agencies that provide substance use prevention and treatment services need continued federal funding in the FY 2027 budget.
Halloween, Blackout Wednesday, Spring Break: learn the high-risk drinking weekends for college students and 5 questions parents can ask to help them stay safe.
Teachers can help prevent teen substance use by building strong parent partnerships. Learn practical ways to communicate, build trust, and support students together.
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