Ways to Help Grandparents Raising Children Impacted by Addiction
As of 2022, over 2.6 million children in the US are raised by grandparents or other relatives. A significant number results from one parent struggling with addiction. As feature on
Connecting Families in Recovery: Breaking Silence for a Stronger Future
National Recovery Month is a powerful reminder that healing from the disease of addiction is not just an individual journey — it’s a collective one. When families come together in
The Ten Rules of Change
Our guest blogger is media personality and author Dennis Wholey. an author of five books including the New York Times bestseller The Courage to Change. Other titles include The Miracle
Finding Strength Together: Why Teens Impacted by Parental Addiction Should Consider Alateen
For many youth, growing up in families affected by alcohol or other substance use disorders, life can feel overwhelming, confusing, and lonely. You may love your parent deeply, but living
Keeping Children Safe When Parents Drive Impaired
Understanding the Issue: How Often Are Children at Risk? Impaired driving—whether due to alcohol or other drugs—remains a leading and tragically preventable cause of vehicle-related injury and death.• In 2023,
A Heartfelt Thank You to My Colleagues in the Field of Recovery
A Recovery Month tribute written by NACoA CEO/President Denise Bertin-Epp Over the years, I have had the privilege of witnessing and working together with extraordinary colleagues—people who have dedicated their
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
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
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
