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7 Truths About My Son’s Addiction

We have come to accept these truths. Today it's much easier to deal with the heartache. We have become more effective at helping our son with his addiction.

Withdrawing from “Withdrawal”: The Language of Addiction Matters

We need to change language like junkie, addict, and alcoholic if we are to lessen the stigma and negativity that saturates the perception of drug addiction.

Where There Is Life, There Is Hope

At face value, they sound so simple. Just seven words strung together. But in taking a moment to step back and find perspective, they become so much more.

My Son’s Drug Addiction: What I Learned About Myself

Like many parents, I felt that my son's addiction was every bit of my problem as it was his. I didn't know what I was doing wrong.

5 Things I Did After My Teen Was Caught Drinking

I was wracked with worry and felt guilty for not knowing that she was drinking alcohol in the first place. “How could I have missed it?!”

4 Lessons I Learned From Confronting My Teen With Addiction

When addiction hit my daughter, it was like a tornado hitting our home from the inside out. Learning to talk to her was like learning a different language.

Naloxone: Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan).

Positive Reinforcement

Providing some kind of reward to increase the chances that a healthy behavior will be repeated is central to helping change your child's substance use.

Open Enrollment is Here: Don’t Miss a Chance to Change Your Addiction Treatment Benefits

Open enrollment of healthcare benefits is a great opportunity to buy or renew your addiction treatment benefits for you and your dependents.

What If My Spouse and I Don’t Agree on How to Handle Our Child’s Substance Use?

It's stressful to help your child struggling with substance use. It's harder when you and your partner don't agree on how to do it.

5 Things Parents Need to Know About Back to School & Mental Health

Mental health and substance use issues are just some of the topics that cause parents concern as the school year begins. Here's how to help.

Substances Laced with Fentanyl

Many substances are laced with other substances, like fentanyl. Learn tips for how you can help protect your child from accidental overdose.

11 Life Skills That Can Help Your Child in Recovery

During addiction, people often don't build life skills that are needed to manage a healthy life. Recovery is a great place to start.

Navigating the Holidays When Your Child is in Early Recovery from Addiction

The emotional pain of drug addiction gets magnified during the holidays. For families with someone newly in recovery, how do you have a “normal” holiday?

How Do I Deal with the Emotional Roller Coaster of My Child’s Addiction?

When your child is struggling with drugs, it can be sad, hopeful, frustrating -- all at once. How do you deal with this emotion and still help your child?

Does My Child Need to ‘Hit Rock Bottom’ to Recover from Addiction?

"You have to let him hit rock bottom" is what many parents hear when their child is struggling with substance use. But is that really true?

No Beds Available: What To Do When You’re on a Waitlist for Addiction Treatment

If your child has decided to seek rehab treatment for substance use, it's a milestone. But what if treatment for your child isn't available right away?

Does My Child Need Opioids to Cope with Severe and Acute Pain?

If your child has acute pain, opioids may lead to addiction. But parents can ask a doctor about mitigating the risk while still dealing with the pain.

Alternatives to Opioids

If your child is in recovery or you're worried about them using opioids, there are many alternatives that can help alleviate their pain.

How to Help a Woman Who is Using Opioids and Becomes Pregnant

If there is a woman in your life who is pregnant and addicted to opioids, it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

How to Make a Discharge Plan When Your Child Leaves Addiction Treatment

The real work of recovery begins when formal treatment ends. Having a detailed discharge plan can provide stability for your child entering recovery.

Was Your Child Denied Coverage for Addiction Treatment? File an Insurance Parity Complaint

If you're denied insurance coverage for your child's treatment for addiction, you might be within your rights under the Parity Law to file a complaint. Learn more.

I Just Got Denied Coverage: How to File an Insurance Appeal for Substance Use Disorder

Unfortunately, many insurers automatically deny coverage for your child's drug addiction treatment. You may have to appeal in order to get your coverage. Learn how.

What Should I Ask My Insurer about My Plan’s Substance Use Coverage?

In many cases, your insurance provider is obligated to cover your child’s substance use disorder or addiction treatment. Here's what to ask of and what to say to your provider to ensure that happens.

How to Make Sense of Insurance Lingo

Insurance coverage for substance use and addiction is a complex world. Learn the terminology to be best prepared to help your son or daughter get coverage.
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