Prevention & Early Intervention

La ayahuasca es una bebida a base de plantas que puede provocar un estado mental alterado. Los pueblos indígenas de Sudamérica la han utilizado en rituales espirituales y medicinales durante miles de años. A medida que más personas en todo el mundo la descubren, los retiros y ceremonias con ayahuasca se han vuelto cada vez más comunes.
This fact sheet outlines why and how we should protect youth from the consequences of legalization, providing current research and recommendations.
Ultimately, there is no “script” for talking with your teen about marijuana. But let’s look at some of the statements your teen might make when you bring up marijuana, and what you can say in response.
Learn how to talk to your teen about weed using open-minded conversations, positive language, and active listening to foster trust and understanding.
La adicción o el trastorno por consumo de sustancias interfiere en partes del cerebro responsables de la recompensa, la motivación, el aprendizaje, el juicio y la memoria. El hecho de que el consumo inicial de sustancias pueda ser una elección no hace que este trastorno no sea una enfermedad.
Discover the risks of mixing alcohol and benzodiazepines (benzos), including potential overdose and health consequences.
The symptoms that come from stopping heavy substance use are known as withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal can be incredibly painful and even deadly. It is a key reason why it can be so difficult to stop drinking.
Just because someone is drinking more than these limits doesn’t mean they have an alcohol use disorder. However, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on how much and how often your loved one is drinking. If you’re still not sure, some tests and screening tools can help.
Over the past year, you may have heard of something called a “BORG” related to college students. These BORGs aren’t from Star Trek – they’re “blackout rage gallons,” AKA gallon jugs of alcohol combined with water, juice, and other mixers.
Elizabeth Vargas sits down with philanthropist and author Cammie Wolf Rice. Cammie shares the heartbreaking story of her son Christopher’s fatal overdose at age 32, following an opioid prescription that led to more than a decade of addiction.
Nitrous oxide is usually used in medical settings, like at the dentist’s office, or in whipped cream cans. However, it’s becoming more popular as a recreational drug among teens, and that’s where the problems begin.
Author and comedian Stefanie Wilder-Taylor opens up to Elizabeth Vargas about her struggle with alcohol, which intensified after becoming a parent.
The former starting center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers silently struggled with an addiction to prescription pills during his tenure.
Partnership to End Addiction joined 15 other leading behavioral health organizations in applauding new rules to strengthen the enforcement of the Parity Act.
Braunwyn talks about her long-term struggle with substance use disorder, what it was like to quit alcohol while being on TV, and how her family, friends, and partner help her maintain her recovery.
Through AI-powered training, our peer coaches gain the skills and knowledge needed to effectively support families impacted by addiction.
Being sober curious can mean giving up alcohol entirely, taking a break or drinking in moderation. If you or your loved one are interested in exploring your relationship with alcohol, here are some ideas to get you started.
No hay evidencia sólida de que la marihuana esté siendo mezclada con fentanilo. En este artículo explicamos las razones por las que es poco probable que gente que consume marihuana pueda sufrir los efectos del fentanilo.
By knowing how BAC is measured, the factors that affect it, and the signs of high BAC levels, people can better manage their drinking and stay within safe limits.