When Your Child Needs Prescription Opioids
Sometimes, when a child is in pain or recovering from injury or surgery, they may need prescription opioids. Discussing the situation thoroughly with the prescribing doctor - and sharing any
Illicit Opioid Drugs Are Rarely What They Seem
Illicit Opioid Drugs Are Rarely What They SeemFrom quinine, fentanyl, xylazine to lidocaine today and nitrazenes tomorrow By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on August 19, 2025 Key points•
Embracing Serenity: Tips to Unplug and Unwind from the Digital Grind
In today's day and age, people are chronically online. From social media and short-form video content dominating so much personal time, combined with long workdays overscheduled with online meetings in
Ending Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
Ending Tobacco and Nicotine AddictionQuitting through vaping vs. nicotine replacement, bupropion, or varenicline By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on August 8, 2025 Key points• Depressed and other mentally
Consumer Alert: The Hidden Risks of Cannabis Retail on Teen Mental Health
As communities navigate the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization, emerging research underscores a pressing concern: the impact of cannabis retail availability on adolescent mental health. A recent study by Kaiser
A Hidden Toll: The Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths and Its Impact on Children
A newly published study in JAMA Network Open has cast a sobering light on a worsening public health crisis: deaths related to alcohol-associated liver disease in the United States have
Releasing the Shoulds: Letting Go of the Rules We Didn’t Choose
Growing up in a family where alcohol shaped the emotional landscape often meant learning unspoken rules — rules that weren’t about thriving, but surviving. “I should be quiet.” “I should
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for COAs
NACoA resonates deeply with the spirit of Independence Day. Our mission to support children impacted by parental addiction aligns with the fundamental American values of freedom and opportunity. Just as
NACoA Supports National PTSD Awareness Day
National PTSD Awareness Day, observed on June 27th, is an opportunity to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), help communities understand what it is, and encourage those with symptoms
The Forgotten Ones: Becoming a Safe Person for a Child Impacted by Parental Substance Use Disorder
In families where substance use disorder is present, children are often the ones most affected — and yet, they are too often the last to be helped.While the adult’sut in
