Understanding the Seven Cs
An effective tool that NACoA utilizes in its work to bring awareness to those in a position to help children of parents suffering from alcohol or substance misuse is the
Unlocking Healing: How a 4-Day Journaling Practice Can Help Adult COAs Heal Mind and Body
Growing up in a home affected by a parent's substance use disorder can create lasting ripples throughout our lives. Many adult children of addiction/alcoholics (ACOAs) carry silent wounds—adverse childhood experiences
A Place to Just Be a Kid: How Summer Camps Empower Children from Families Impacted by Substance Use
When school lets out for summer, many children look forward to vacation, pool days, and carefree play. But for children living in families impacted by a parent’s substance use disorder
Answering the Call: How Law Enforcement is Becoming a Lifeline for Children Impacted by Addiction
At NACoA, we are deeply grateful for the law enforcement officers across the country who are stepping up in powerful ways—officers who are choosing to become not just protectors, but
Empowering Faith Communities to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders
Faith communities have long been a cornerstone of support for individuals and families during times of crisis. They offer spaces for reflection, connection, and healing. Today, these communities have an
What’s Holding Them Back: How to Gently Uncover Fears During an Intervention
When we think of interventions, we often picture the moment when the person with the substance use disorder (SUD) is lovingly but firmly asked to accept help. And while that
Reclaiming Ourselves: Healing from the Need to Control
This blog was prepared by Arch Wright LPC, CMHC, NARM, CSAT & NACoA CEO/President Denise Bertin-Epp RN, BScN, MSAGrowing up in a family impacted by substance use often means surviving
Prom, Parties, and Pressure: Helping Teens Celebrate Safely and Shine Bright
Prom, graduation, and end-of-year milestones are moments of joy, pride, and celebration. They are rites of passage—symbols of hard work, resilience, and all the promise the future holds.But in the
Don’t Forget the Children: Safeguarding Kids and Teens from Fentanyl Exposure
As the nation continues to battle the deadly effects of the opioid crisis, a quieter but equally alarming trend is emerging — children are increasingly becoming victims of fentanyl exposure.Newly
Finding Strength in Al-Anon: How Joining a Support Group Can Change Your Life
When someone we love struggles with alcohol use disorder or other substance use disorders (SUD), it can feel like we are caught in a storm—uncertain, overwhelmed, and alone. But the
