Support for COAs When Schools are Closed
Youth growing up in homes with parents who have substance use disorders (SUDs) face additional challenges during times when school is not in session, like during the holidays and winter
Tea or Coffee? Choosing Between These Wellness Drinks
Tea or Coffee? Choosing Between These Wellness DrinksCoffee and tea offer benefits. Should you choose depending on your health risks? By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 3,
Quitting Smoking is Associated with Recovery from Other Addictions
Quitting Smoking is Associated with Recovery from Other AddictionsNIH-funded finding supports addressing smoking cessation during substance use treatment National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), August 13, 2025 Adults who smoke
During the Holiday Season, Don’t Forget About the Family
Holidays may be fun, exciting, and nostalgic, but they can also create a great deal of anxiety, financial strain, and overwhelmed schedules. Holiday traditions are important to families. They provide
Weed, THC, Car Crashes, and Fatalities
Weed, THC, Car Crashes, and FatalitiesResearch provides alarming evidence about driving under the influence of THC By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 11, 2025 Key points• An
SAD Prevention: Ease The Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder
When changing clocks due to the Fall shift for daylight savings time, it is a great time to begin to think about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to prevent
Language Matters: Supporting Families by Reducing Stigma
Here at NACoA, we pride ourselves on being the voice of children in need, and ensure that that voice is always free of stigmatizing language. Terms like addict, junkie, user,
Rethinking Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders
Rethinking Medication Treatment for Opioid Use DisordersLonger, even lifelong, treatment with methadone or buprenorphine advocated By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 15, 2025 Key points• The shift
Breaking the Unspoken Rules in Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders
Dr. Claudia Black, a NACoA co-founder and pioneer in the field of family systems and the impact that addiction as on them, is internationally recognized for her guidance to understanding
Why Someone’s “Drug of Choice” Matters
Why Someone’s “Drug of Choice” MattersAn individual's drug of choice can inform psychiatric diagnosis and even treatment By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 7, 2025 Key points•
