Treatment & Recovery

There are many misconceptions about addiction in our culture which often prevent parents from coping with and helping stop their child's drug use. Learn to separate the myths from the facts.
Many substances are laced with other substances, like fentanyl. Learn tips for how you can help protect your child from accidental overdose.
Families with insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act are not getting the benefits required by law for substance use treatment.
If your son or daughter has decided to seek treatment for substance use, the first place to start is to get a substance use assessment.
You don’t have to be affected by drug addiction to support a friend whose kid is struggling, or have to know exactly what to say. You just have to be there.
During addiction, people often don't build life skills that are needed to manage a healthy life. Recovery is a great place to start.
The emotional pain of drug addiction gets magnified during the holidays. For families with someone newly in recovery, how do you have a “normal” holiday?
When your child is struggling with drugs, it can be sad, hopeful, frustrating -- all at once. How do you deal with this emotion and still help your child?
"You have to let him hit rock bottom" is what many parents hear when their child is struggling with substance use. But is that really true?
If your child has decided to seek rehab treatment for substance use, it's a milestone. But what if treatment for your child isn't available right away?
Methamphetamine, or meth, is experiencing a resurgence. Learn how it affects the body, why it's appealing, and how to help your child get treatment.
After viewing the film, use our discussion guide to spark a conversation on addiction within your family or community.
Many parents struggle with the concept of 'enabling', thinking that any help for their child using drugs is not beneficial. But not all helping is enabling.
Recovery takes a village, and group support can be a great place for your son or daughter to find people who’ve struggled and have found ways to stay in recovery. Learn the options.
There is no single definition of addiction recovery, and many parents still struggle with old triggers. Find what works for your child and family.
Get proven strategies for helping to pass 911 Good Samaritan legislation in order to ensure that no one is prevented from calling 911 to help someone who overdosed.
Learn more about how men and women can benefit from gender-specific addiction treatment due to biological and social differences surrounding substance use.
Many people who struggle with substance use also struggle with conditions that may require medication. For those in recovery, this can be a scary prospect and can be difficult to navigate. Here are some tips.
If your child is in recovery or you're worried about them using opioids, there are many alternatives that can help alleviate their pain.
Younger siblings can suffer when there is substance use in the family. It's important to consider a plan for all children in the family.
Boundaries help our children by allowing them to experience negative consequence as a direct result of their actions or choices.
If there is a woman in your life who is pregnant and addicted to opioids, it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
You aren't alone. No one is prepared for this journey. But if left unattended, the exhaustion can lead to negative health consequences.