Help a Child Affected by Family Addiction
How to Help a Child Affected by Family Addiction When alcohol or drug use affects a family, children often understand that something is wrong without having the words to explain
Helping Kids and Teens Understand Abstinence, Sobriety, and Recovery
It is important to talk to children age appropriately about the disease of addiction, so they can understand what is happening in their families. When parents stop drinking or misusing
NACoA FASD Fact Card
NACoA's FASD Fact Card provides a brief overview of important introductory information about FASD: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, created for FASD Awareness Month. DOWNLOAD
What is a COA?
Learn more about what is a COA. These are children growing up with the impact of the disease of addiction in their families. This resource provides an overview of exactly
When Dreams Are Deferred: The Hidden Burden of Caregiving for High School Seniors in Families Impacted by Addiction
Graduation season is a time for celebration. Caps fly, tassels turn, and young adults step forward into the future they’ve dreamed about. But for some high school seniors, the path
Ending Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction: Quitting through vaping vs. nicotine replacement, bupropion, or varenicline.
Important information about tobacco and nicotine addiction is provided by addiction expert Mark S Gold MD:• Depressed and other mentally ill individuals are more likely to smoke cigarettes. • Nicotine patches, gum,
Exploring Emotions for Kids of All Ages: An “Inside Out” Perspective
The movie Inside Out can be a wonderful way to approach discussing emotions with kids and teens. When families are impacted by substance use disorders, Don't Talk, Don't Trust, and
A NACoA Course: Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risk
Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risk is a FREE online course developed in partnership with Addiction Policy Forum for the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (#JCOIN) at the National Institute on
I AM ME app
The i am me App, developed by mental health advocate Claire Libby BA, MSc, IHN Health Coach, is a cutting-edge digital platform designed to help teens and young adults navigate
Attitude of Gratitude
NACoA’s infographic How to Help Children Develop an Attitude of Gratitude provides some great ideas on how caring adults can help nurture an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude isn’t just for
