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.

There Are Still Major Gaps in Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment: Our New Report Explained

Families with insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act are not getting the benefits required by law for substance use treatment.

When Opioid Pain Relievers Are Prescribed For Your Child: What You Should Know

The overprescribing of prescription pain relievers has been a major cause of the opioid epidemic. Know what to ask when your child is prescribed opioids.

Need to Get Your Child Help for Substance Use? Start By Getting an Assessment

If your son or daughter has decided to seek treatment for substance use, the first place to start is to get a substance use assessment.

My Friend Has a Child Who is Struggling with Addiction

You don’t have to be affected by drug addiction to support a friend whose kid is struggling, or have to know exactly what to say. You just have to be there.

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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.

Encouraging Kids to Communicate: An Excerpt from the Book HIGH by David and Nic Sheff

David and Nic Sheff, of Beautiful Boy, wrote HIGH for teens to talk honestly about drugs.

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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?

Is Meth on the Rise Again?

Methamphetamine, or meth, is experiencing a resurgence. Learn how it affects the body, why it's appealing, and how to help your child get treatment.

Beautiful Boy Movie: Addressing Families Coping with Addiction

After viewing the film, use our discussion guide to spark a conversation on addiction within your family or community.

Am I Enabling Addiction by Helping My Child?

Many parents struggle with the concept of 'enabling', thinking that any help for their child using drugs is not beneficial. But not all helping is enabling.

Is CBD Safe for Teens?

Many parents haven’t heard of the marijuana derivative CBD and aren't sure if it's harmless. Learn what parents can do this substance becomes more popular among young people.

Recovery Support Groups for Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All

Recovery takes a village, and group support can be a great place for your son or daughter to find people who’ve struggled and have found ways to stay in recovery. Learn the options.

What Does Being in Recovery Mean?

There is no single definition of addiction recovery, and many parents still struggle with old triggers. Find what works for your child and family.

Enacting ‘Good Samaritan’ 911 Addiction Laws: A Parent How-To Guide

Get proven strategies for helping to pass 911 Good Samaritan legislation in order to ensure that no one is prevented from calling 911 to help someone who overdosed.

Gender Differences in Substance Use, Treatment and Recovery

Learn more about how men and women can benefit from gender-specific addiction treatment due to biological and social differences surrounding substance use.

How Do You Manage Taking Prescription Medications While In Recovery?

Many people who struggle with substance use also struggle with conditions that may require medication. For those in recovery, this can be a scary prospect and can be difficult to navigate. Here are some tips.

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.

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