Treatment & Recovery

There is very little research that supports the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of addiction. Used alongside effective addiction treatment, it may help support recovery.
Watch this video series to help you understand the relationship between (and risks of) opioid addiction and IV drug use, and how to best to help your child.
When your son or daughter is struggling with substance use, it feels like you've tried absolutely everything to help. What if you've nearly given up hope?
It is very important to work with treatment providers on an aftercare plan. The clinical team should be able to provide suggestions as to housing options.
Siblings may feel angry if they're not getting the same level of support. The more you reach out to your children, the easier it is to unify your family.
If your child has a slip or a relapse, it doesn’t mean that previous time spent in recovery is wasted. The main thing is for them to keep moving forward.
Family therapy or counseling is highly successful when treating a teen or young adult with a substance use disorder as it strengthens the family system.
Have you been thinking about getting your son or daughter help for a drug or alcohol problem? Here are some ways to approach improving your child’s health.
In most cases, your child cannot be forced into treatment. However, CRAFT is an approach family members can use to motivate behavior change in a loved one.
While as a parent we cannot fix things for our child, we can help them change. Using research-based approaches can help the change happen sooner.
Unethical addiction treatment is unfortunately abundant. Learn to discern quality, clinical treatment from providers without your child's best interest at heart.
Addiction is particularly stressful for parents. Emotions can feel overwhelming, so take time to help yourself feel better first.
When a child struggles with addiction, you may find yourself in some difficult situations. Sometimes, it may be appropriate to call your local police.
One of the reasons that opioids like Vicodin are so addictive are the painful withdrawal symptoms that come from stopping use. Here's what's going on.
It is important not to stay isolated. The more you can connect with people who understand, the more help you will be to your struggling child.
There are many paths to recovery from addiction to heroin or painkillers, including taking medicine like Suboxone.
Many teens suffer from depression, anxiety or other mental illness. Unfortunately, this puts them more at risk for developing a drug problem and co-occurring disorders.
The intent of HIPPA is to protect a patient’s privacy. Sometimes, it is possible to give information to a service provider even if they cannot reciprocate.
Many parents ask why their kid can't just stop. But as more studies are confirming, drugs are actually creating changes in his or her brain. Learn why.
Is your child is coming home from residential treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction? It’s a good idea to create a recovery plan together. Here's how.
You should encourage your loved one to seek treatment for their drug use. But there are things to do to help prevent an overdose in the meantime.
If you have been affected by a child's substance use and you'd like to share your advice and wisdom with other parents, consider parent coaching.
Opioids (prescription painkillers and heroin) pose a high risk of overdose, for both those in active use and in recovery.
The opioid crisis has unfortunately caused unethical people to prey upon families' fears. Parents need to be aware of scams when searching for treatment for their child.
One way to treat opioid addiction is Naltrexone (Vivitrol), a type of medication-assisted treatment, an injection given by a medical provider once a month.