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.
Unethical addiction treatment is unfortunately abundant. Learn to discern quality, clinical treatment from providers without your child's best interest at heart.
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.
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.
We can use words like "addict" that perpetuate the negative stigma around substance use. Or we can use words that are compassionate, supportive and respectful.
It can be difficult to persuade a loved one to consider treatment. Even when they are willing to consider it, it’s not uncommon for them to still feel unsure or say no. If your loved one expresses even a little willingness to start getting help — whether it’s attending a support group meeting, or getting a treatment consultation — it can be all the invitation you need to begin the conversation.
Families are still fighting to receive the mental health and substance use insurance benefits they are due. Tell Congress to strengthen Parity Act enforcement tools.
Deaths from overdoses reached a staggering 100,300 in the 12-month period ending in April 2021. This represents nearly a 30% increase compared to the previous time period; largely driven by fentanyl. If your son or daughter has an opioid addiction, here are five things to know to keep your child safe.
Partnership to End Addiction supports reducing barriers to effective substance use disorder treatment, including eliminating the DATA 2000 waiver required to prescribe buprenorphine.
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