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JUNETEENTH: CALL TO ACTION FOR EQUITY IN SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) SUPPORT Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Reducing Personal Shame and Stigma Helps With RecoveryStriving for self-forgiveness and resilience when dealing with addiction By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on June 11, 2025 Key points• Stigma
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
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,
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
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
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
Statement from Denise Bertin-Epp, NACoA CEO:In response to former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy’s Meet the Press Interview May 25, 2025 At NACoA, we are deeply grateful for the powerful advocacy
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
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
