Parent or Caregiver

Jim Sonefeld, drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish, shares his powerful journey from concert tours fueled by alcohol to finding recovery at age 40.
Learn how to tell the difference between the flu and opioid withdrawal symptoms using the COWS scale to assess withdrawal safely.
Worried your teen is skipping meals and using stimulants to lose weight? Learn how stimulant misuse for weight loss can put health at risk.
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.
Learn how methamphetamine changes the brain’s decision-making systems and why withdrawal is so challenging. Discover how families can help.
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.
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.
Worried your teen is vaping? Learn the signs of nicotine use, the risks to their health, and proven tools that help teens quit for good—with your support.
A strong parent-teacher partnership can help protect teens from substance use. Learn 7 ways to connect with teachers and school staff.
Learn how the Defent fentanyl test device works, where to get one, and why it’s a powerful harm reduction tool that can save lives.
Learn the difference between calling 988 and 911. Find out when to use the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline instead of emergency services.
Facing an unexpected pregnancy can be overwhelming, especially if you’re also coping with substance use. Learn about options so you can make the choice that’s right for you.
A new report warns that ChatGPT may give teens harmful advice on self-harm, eating disorders, and substance use. Learn why kids turn to AI and how parents can respond.
Real stories of mothers parenting or pregnant with a substance use disorder—struggles, support options, and hope for recovery without shame.
Learn how juvenile and adult court diversion programs address substance use with treatment, education, and support—helping loved ones avoid jail.
Discover safe pregnancy remedies to relieve nausea, pain, anxiety, and insomnia—while keeping you and your baby healthy.
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.
You’re not alone. Find compassionate, trusted guidance and free resources to help your family prevent, treat, and recover from substance use.
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.
Learn about problem gambling vs gambling disorder, common signs, and when to seek help—plus resources for families.
Worried about problem gambling in college students? Learn risks, warning signs, and how to set boundaries and get help for your student.
Family conflict can raise a teen’s risk for substance use. Learn signs to watch for and practical steps to create safety and connection.
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