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I Thought Addiction Was My Son’s Problem. But Addiction Is a Family Disease.

When my son became addicted, I embarked on a journey to learn about preventing and treating this disease. I wish I knew then what I know now.

To Parents Struggling with a Child’s Addiction: 3 Things I Want You to Know

Find out what Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, has learned from her daughter Christina's substance use disorder – including the importance of reaching out for help.

Where There Is Life, There Is Hope

At face value, they sound so simple. Just seven words strung together. But in taking a moment to step back and find perspective, they become so much more.

6 Prácticas de Crianza

Aquí le ofrecemos 6 prácticas de crianza, basadas en investigaciones, que lo pueden dirigir por el camino correcto.

El Poder de los Abuelos

Los abuelos desempeñan una posición importante y pueden ayudar que sus nietos abstengan de drogas y de alcohol. Aprenda cómo puede hacer esto.

Libro Electrónico Sobre Tratamiento

Aprenda sobre tratamiento, como ayudar a su hijo comenzar tratamiento y que usted puede hacer para ayudar a su familia sobrellevar la situación.

Libro Electrónico Sobre la Intervención

Respuestas a las preguntas más importantes sobre enfrentando a su hijo si esta usando sustancias o alcohol.

Kit de Conversacion Sobre la Marihuana

Parent Talk Kit

Workbook: Questions to Ask Treatment Programs

Let this workbook be your guide to asking questions and gathering the information needed to decide which program is the best fit for your child.

How To Talk To Your Kids About Drugs If You Did Drugs

The Power of Grandparents

Drug Guide for Parents

Continuing Care eBook

This guide covers all you need to know about how to best support your child after he or she finishes addiction treatment.

Marijuana Talk Kit

Download our Marijuana Talk Kit for parents.

Treatment eBook

Learn what treatment entails, how to pay for it, how to get your child to start and what you can do to help your family cope with the challenges.

Intervention eBook

Medication-Assisted Treatment eBook

Learn more about medication-assisted treatment — what it is, how it's used, and how you can best support your child through treatment.

Fentanyl

Fentanyl and similar compounds like carfentanil are powerful synthetic opioids 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.

MDMA (Ecstasy)

MDMA or Ecstasy (3-4-methylenedioxymethampheta-mine), is a synthetic, psychoactive drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties.

Stimulants

Speed, Uppers, Addies — Stimulants were used historically to treat a variety of ailments, before their potential for abuse and addiction became apparent.

Opium

Opium is a narcotic made from the white liquid in the poppy plant. It shares many of the same characteristics and risks as other opioids like heroin.

Methcathinone

Methcathinone is a stimulant that is a structural analogue of methamphetamine. It is illegally manufactured from readily available chemicals.

Crystal Meth (Methamphetamine)

In its illicit form, meth is a crystal-like powdered substance that sometimes comes in large rock-like chunks -- inspiring many of its slang terms.

Khat

Khat is a stimulant made up of fresh leaves of the Catha edulis shrub found in East Africa and southern Arabia. It contains a variety of chemicals.
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