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•
Serenity Prayer
A treasured meditation in the Recovery community, the Serenity Prayer can be an essential support for children and families. Recognizing a power greater than oneself provides a sense of hope,
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
Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes had THC in their blood
Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes had THC in their blood American College of SurgeonsOctober 5, 2025 Over 40% of fatal crash victims had THC levels far above legal
Kitty Flipping: Ketamine and MDMA Stimulant Combinations
Kitty Flipping: Ketamine and MDMA Stimulant CombinationsThe latest news of deaths from club drug combinations in Miami By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on September 21, 2025 Key points•
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
