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.
Ready to set clear family rules about alcohol? Use our free parent-teen agreement worksheet to align on expectations, build a safety plan and rebuild trust.
Teen and young adult drinking is at record lows. Learn what the 2026 data shows, why drinking alone is the trend to watch, and how to talk with your teen.
Underage drinking at your home can create legal risk — even if you didn't supply the alcohol. Learn how social host liability laws work and what protects you.
Someone offers your child a drink or vape — what would they do? Practice seven real peer pressure scenarios together, with sample answers and an exit plan.
Worried your teen is using peptides for muscle, skin or weight loss? Learn what peptides are, which ones are banned in sports, warning signs and what to say.
Your college student is home for the summer? Learn how to set expectations, stay connected, watch for mental health changes, and talk about substances.
Your teen says vaping helps them relax? Learn why nicotine can worsen stress over time, how to respond without a fight, and healthy ways to help them cope.
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.
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