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Orphines are new synthetic opioids showing up in pills and other drugs—some stronger than fentanyl. Learn signs of overdose, naloxone tips, and how to talk with your child.
Not sure what to say if you suspect a student is using drugs or alcohol? Use these teacher-friendly scripts to talk with students, involve counselors, and partner with families.
The 2025–2030 U.S. alcohol guidelines removed daily drink limits and now say “drink less.” Here’s what changed and why it matters.
Carleah Summers shares her journey from addiction to recovery and how her experience inspired her to open Andrea's House, a non-profit residential treatment program in Maryland where mothers can recover from substance use disorder without being separated from their children.
Matt Dorsey shares his experience with relapse, navigating addiction in the LGBTQ+ community, and how he’s using his experience to help others struggling with addiction in San Francisco.
Learn what ZYN nicotine pouches are, why teens use them, the health risks, and how parents can spot warning signs and support their child in quitting.
Lara Love Hardin discusses her journey from suburban soccer mom hiding a heroin addiction to bestselling author.
Jim Sonefeld, drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish, shares his powerful journey from concert tours fueled by alcohol to finding recovery at age 40.
Discover the signs of stimulant overdose (often called overamping), what puts someone at risk, and how parents can act fast to protect a loved one.
After losing one son to overdose and watching another struggle with lifelong schizophrenia, neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Gilliland reveals what she wishes she'd known about today's ultra-potent marijuana and the developing brain.
The opioid settlement funds present a key opportunity for communities to address the current opioid epidemic and prevent future addiction crises. This report aims to help guide decision-makers in using the funds to strengthen substance use prevention, reduce risk factors, and promote long-term well-being.
William Perry shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma and opioid addiction to a 10-year prison sentence, and ultimately to co-founding This Must Be the Place, an organization that combines music, arts, and harm reduction.
Can GLP-1 medications like Ozempic help treat addiction? Elizabeth Vargas talks with Pat Aussem, Vice President of Consumer Clinical Content Development at Partnership to End Addiction, about the ongoing clinical trials and the science behind how these drugs work on the brain's reward system. Elizabeth Vargas talks with Pat Aussem, Vice President of Consumer Clinical Content Development at Partnership to End Addiction, about the ongoing clinical trials and the science behind how these drugs work on the brain's reward system.
Season 7 of Heart of the Matter kicks off with country pop star Walker Hayes, whose Grammy-nominated hit "Fancy Like" catapulted him to fame. Walker opens up about his journey from drinking at 13 to finding recovery at 35.
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.
Nos enfocamos en prevenir y tratar los trastornos por consumo de sustancias, brindando a familias, comunidades y profesionales de la salud conocimientos prácticos y confiables para que apoyen a los jóvenes en riesgo o que enfrentan adicción.
Medications used to treat diabetes and obesity might also help people struggling with substance use disorder. Research is promising, but more studies are needed.
Learn about the differences between alcohol intoxication and poisoning. Discover life-saving tips to recognize alcohol poisoning symptoms.
In the season finale of Heart of the Matter, Broadway star and American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis opens up about his personal struggle with substance use.
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