Does Your Mom or Dad Have a Substance Use Disorder
Does Your Mom or Dad Have a Substance Use Disorder discusses age appropriately for pre-teens and teenagers the symptoms of substance use disorders, and what it may feel like having
Ways to Empower Children to Heal
Ways to Empower Children to Heal is an infographic outlining important ways that caring adults can help children heal from the impact of parental addiction in their lives, whether the
Family Recovery Means
Family Recovery Means… is an infographic bulleting the valuable gifts of recovery for families. DOWNLOAD
Support for COAs When School is Not in Session: Remind Them They are Not Alone
SUPPORT FOR COAS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION:Remind Them They are Not AloneChildren growing up in homes with parents who have substance use disorders (SUDs) face additional challenges during
Grandparents: Helping Those Raising Their Children’s Children Because of SUD
Grandparents: Helping Those Raising Their Children's Children Because of SUD outlines essential support for special family members who are raising children when their own parents are unable due to SUD.
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
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
