Why More Teenage Girls Than Boys Now Use Marijuana
Why More Teenage Girls Than Boys Now Use MarijuanaFor the first time, more girls than boys are smoking and vaping marijuana By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on August
NACoA’s Parents Guide: Talking With Kids and Teens About Alcohol and Other Substances
NACoA’s Parents Guide: Talking to Kids and Teens About Alcohol and Other Substances provides guidance to help families have supportive, age-appropriate conversations with their children. With helpful recommendations and additional
Potent Cannabis Products Linked to Psychosis, Mental Health Risks
Potent Cannabis Products Linked to Psychosis, Mental Health RisksFor depression and anxiety, though, review finds mixed results Shannon FirthPublished by MedPage Today on August 25, 2025 Cannabis products containing high
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Talking to Kids About a Parent’s Journey to Recovery
Talking to kids or teens about a parent or grown-up going to treatment for a substance used disorder is undoubtedly a challenging conversation. And oftentimes it is overlooked entirely by
When Your Child Needs Prescription Opioids
Sometimes, when a child is in pain or recovering from injury or surgery, they may need prescription opioids. Discussing the situation thoroughly with the prescribing doctor - and sharing any
Illicit Opioid Drugs Are Rarely What They Seem
Illicit Opioid Drugs Are Rarely What They SeemFrom quinine, fentanyl, xylazine to lidocaine today and nitrazenes tomorrow By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on August 19, 2025 Key points•
Embracing Serenity: Tips to Unplug and Unwind from the Digital Grind
In today's day and age, people are chronically online. From social media and short-form video content dominating so much personal time, combined with long workdays overscheduled with online meetings in
Ending Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
Ending Tobacco and Nicotine AddictionQuitting through vaping vs. nicotine replacement, bupropion, or varenicline By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on August 8, 2025 Key points• Depressed and other mentally
Navigating Excellence: Top 10 Resilience Coping Skills for ACOAs in the Workplace
Adults who grew up in families impacted by the disease of addiction or substance misuse develop coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges. For ACOAs – adults who grew up in
New NACoA Tools for Educators Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Substance Use
Dear Educators, Faculty, School Volunteers, and Parents of School-Aged Kids & Teens,For years, NACoA has partnered with schools—providing insight, resources, and compassion-driven tools to support children impacted by parental substance
