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.

According to the most recent data, numbers are in the single digits among 12-17-year-olds who smoke, drink alcohol or use marijuana. This is encouraging, and as a parent, you’re in the best position to keep your child healthy.
Most substances today are more potent and addictive than in the past, and many are marketed in ways that directly appeal to kids.
We sat down with Elizabeth Vargas, host of our new podcast on mental health and addiction, to understand why sharing these stories is so important to her.
Ask your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, a bill that would require prescribers to undergo addiction training before receiving or renewing their license to prescribe controlled substances.
The PACT Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Communities is empowering Southern Nevada with the resources to prevent substance misuse for all ages and promote recovery.
We chatted with one of our helpline specialists, Deb Drache, to learn more about the concerns she’s hearing as families transition back into a most unusual school year.
Galvanized by the needlessness of their son’s death, Williams and Head were instrumental in uncovering a pattern of failure to enforce the Parity Act.
Regardless of the level of care they are stepping down from, effective discharge planning can help you and your child better navigate the ups and downs of recovery.
Under the Parity Act, insurance companies are required to provide coverage for substance use disorders, just as they would for any other disease.
Keeping the lines of communication open, being supportive and showing love for your child can make a tremendous difference in their recovery journey.
Harm reduction strategies are a way to reduce the risks associated with substance use. They may be a good first step toward wellness.
Here are some clues to look out for if you suspect that your child may be vaping.
Parents and caregivers should be concerned about the risks teenagers and young adults face when they vape marijuana.
What you need to know about the wave of severe lung injuries, illnesses and deaths associated with vaping.
Some people have been led to believe that vaping is completely safe, but there are significant risks to be aware of – especially for young people.
Substance use and addiction in the United States, by the numbers.
Partnership to End Addiction encourages research on the medicinal value of marijuana and the use of any U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications derived from marijuana or containing cannabinoids.
The combination of several factors makes adolescence the critical period of vulnerability for beginning to use addictive substances and for developing the disease of addiction.
Join our Partners for Hope team to participate in the iconic TCS New York City Marathon while supporting families struggling with substance use.
Muchos padres sienten que no hay mucho que puedan hacer si encuentran a su hijo bebiendo o usando otras drogas. Pero hay maneras de motivarlo a reducir el consumo de sustancias.
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