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.
In order to continue progress in addressing the overdose and addiction crisis, programs and agencies that provide substance use prevention and treatment services need continued federal funding in the FY 2026 budget.
Worried a positive drug test could separate you and your newborn? Learn state CPS laws, what really happens at birth, racial disparities & proven steps to stay together.
Scientists don't know much about medetomidine, also known as “dex.”. What is known is that people who sell drugs are mixing it more often with illegal opioids. This makes these already dangerous drugs even more harmful to people who use them.
Cannabis-infused drinks can come in many different forms and contain different amounts of THC and CBD. In this article, we’ll review what cannabis drinks are, why they’re so accessible, and how to navigate the constantly changing landscape around weed.
Teen peer influence shapes everything from fashion to substance use. Learn the warning signs and online‐safety tips parents can use to guide healthy friendships.
Marijuana (cannabis) has recently been suggested as a potential treatment for addiction. People in favor of its use point to its potential pain-relieving properties and lack of fatal overdose risk. But while cannabis may have some health benefits, it also contains many health risks.
Stay ahead of the curve with this parent-friendly guide to the top 7 teen substance use trends for 2025, from vaping devices to social-media challenges.
People who use substances are at a higher risk of having suicidal thoughts or attempting suicide. Knowing the risks and what to do can help you protect your loved one.
Xylazine, an animal sedative found in the illicit drug supply, can cause painful and severe wounds all over the body, which can become infected and require limb amputation. If your loved one is at risk of being exposed to xylazine, or if they are already struggling with xylazine-related wounds, the following information can help you understand how to best care for them.
Studies have found that “just” by listening, one trusted adult can have a big impact on a young person as they show less risk-taking behavior and higher self-esteem. More specifically, young people who met regularly with a trusted adult or a mentor are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.
Cyberbullying can have an extremely negative effect on teen mental health and potentially result in an increased use of illegal substances. It’s possible that your loved one has been cyberbullied, is a perpetrator, or has witnessed it. Learn how to help your loved one if you suspect they are struggling.
A public health approach is needed to address the ongoing addiction crisis, but recent federal actions are gutting the structures and supports integral to addressing it.
Cutting staff and funding at SAMHSA, the federal agency that leads efforts on mental health and substance use, would be detrimental to efforts to address the addiction and overdose crises.
State and local governments are reaching settlements with companies in an effort to hold the companies responsible for their roles in fueling the opioid crisis.
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