A sudden shutdown of TikTok might feel unsettling, especially for children and teens who spent significant time on the platform. Pre-teens and teens love the social media channel because it
The holiday season often brings clarity to families about a loved one’s struggles with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or process addictions like problem gambling or eating disorders. If you’ve realized
NACoA January 2025 Newsletter! COA Awareness Week 2025SHINE A LIGHT AROUND THE WORLD ON HIDDEN HURTSFebruary 9 - 15th, 2025 COA Awareness Week honors the struggle of children around the
Which Drug Epidemic Is Next: Meth, Psychedelics, Mushrooms?Will history repeat itself—or will new synthetic agents shift use patterns? By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 28, 2024 Key
Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.The country faces a speedballing, fentanyl and meth overdose crisis. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 27, 2024 Key
Targeting Teens to Vape What you need to know about the risks of vaping. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 25, 2024 Key points• Vaping is an
Ending Smoking or VapingTreatments from medication to high-tech options. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 17, 2024 Key points• Varenicline is first-line medication to end smoking, with
The State of Our Ongoing Polydrug Use EpidemicWe're in the fourth wave of the opioid overdose epidemic. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 2, 2024 Key points•
NACoA November 2024 Newsletter! Help Children Develop an Attitude of Gratitude This Thanksgiving Season Gratitude isn’t just for adults. Pint-sized, it helps children balance out negative emotions and stress, find
The opioid crisis has touched nearly every community in the United States, and as a result, the need for accessible overdose prevention tools has become urgent. Narcan (naloxone) is a
