Mental health and addiction often go hand-in-hand. We cannot effectively address one without addressing the other. Check out our research-backed resources on mental health and substance use, and take action to support families struggling with these co-occurring disorders.
“Same Love” singer-songwriter Mary Lambert opens up to Elizabeth Vargas about how experiencing childhood trauma, including sexual assault, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and a difficult relationship with the church as a queer woman, led to her intentionally misusing alcohol for many years.
Many families have children in recovery, and what that word means to each can vary. While the process can be challenging, there are ways to reduce the risks associated with substance use and promote well-being.
Partnership to End Addiction is pleased to announce that its documentary, “Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America,” will be available to stream on Peacock, The Roku Channel, Crackle, and Amazon Freevee, in addition to Pluto TV where the film premiered.
Si acaba de descubrir o tiene razones para creer que su hija o hijo está usando nicotina, alcohol o alguna otra droga, le ofrecemos aquí algunos puntos que usted puede considerar para tener un diálogo positivo que promueva el cambio.
Partnership to End Addiction supports the use of harm reduction strategies and interventions for people who use substances, including alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, opioids, and stimulants, among others.
Cuidarse a uno mismo es la mejor manera en que usted puede estar preparado para disfrutar de las celebraciones decembrinas y ofrecer apoyo a su ser querido o su familia en caso de que se requiera.
I think of that “click” I made on Partnership to End Addiction’s website as a light switch I found while stumbling in the dark. It shed light on a new path for our family that I will be forever grateful for.
Having stable housing is one of the key needs for anyone in recovery. Learn what to look for and what to avoid if your loved one is in need of recovery housing.
En cualquier caso en que sospeche de una sobredosis, llame al 911. Además, en el caso de los opioides, que incluyen fentanilo, heroína y analgésicos de venta con receta, la naloxona puede revertir una sobredosis y posiblemente salvar la vida de su ser querido. Aprenda cómo usarla y cómo conseguirla.
Una vez que alguien ha dejado de tomar sustancias durante un tiempo, su organismo es más sensible en caso de recaída a una sobredosis porque su tolerancia ya es menor, es decir, su cuerpo ha perdido la costumbre de procesar drogas como antes. Por ello, la dosis que alguna vez usó regularmente, ahora puede ser fatal.
A menudo, mientras consumen sustancias, los jóvenes no aprenden las habilidades básicas para la vida, como organizar su tiempo, entrevistarse para un trabajo o administrar su dinero. Estas habilidades pueden ayudar a las personas en recuperación a continuar mejorando su calidad de vida al terminar el tratamiento.
Valentine’s Day is normally filled with roses and candy, happiness and memories of celebrating the ones we love. I had always been a mom to make a big deal of holidays and birthdays and just as I was staring at my son’s Valentine’s gift bag, our phone rang. At 8:37 pm, on February 14, 2021, our world changed forever.
Are you familiar with getting "crossed"? It's a term teens use to describe using marijuana and alcohol at the same time. The effects and risks are even greater than using either substance alone.
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