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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.
Learn more about how men and women can benefit from gender-specific addiction treatment due to biological and social differences surrounding substance use.
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.
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.
If your child is in recovery or you're worried about them using opioids, there are many alternatives that can help alleviate their pain.
Younger siblings can suffer when there is substance use in the family. It's important to consider a plan for all children in the family.
Boundaries help our children by allowing them to experience negative consequence as a direct result of their actions or choices.
Parents who communicate expectations against drinking means a lower chance of their child drinking excessively in college. Get tips on how to talk.
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.
You aren't alone. No one is prepared for this journey. But if left unattended, the exhaustion can lead to negative health consequences.
The real work of recovery begins when formal treatment ends. Having a detailed discharge plan can provide stability for your child entering recovery.
Parents and families play a critical role in helping a loved one get well. You can set the stage for positive change with another approach.
Developing new tools and strategies for more effective communication is one of the most powerful things you can do to help your child.
Learn about how the opioid epidemic started, how you can keep your community safe, and how to help a loved one who is struggling -- download your eBook now.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, provides a searchable database of treatment providers covering the nation
Two-thirds of teens who report misusing Rx medication get it from friends, family and acquaintances. Learn proper storage and disposal to help prevent misuse.
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.
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.
Supporting your child does not make you an enabler. What does work is lifting your child up and rewarding them for their good behaviors.
Many parents don’t know that insurance providers must cover substance use disorder. Be prepared to document all conversations to ensure your child's care.
Some parents might think having life-saving naloxone (Narcan) on hand might encourage their child to continue to use heroin or other opioids. But there's no evidence that that's the case.
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