NACoA November 2024 News
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
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Poor Executive Function, Aggression in Kids
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Poor Executive Function, Aggression in Kids — Associations observed when kids were 5 years old MedPage Today, October 28, 2024 Poor executive function and aggressive
Ketamine Use Disorder Is on the Rise
Ketamine Use Disorder Is on the RiseKetamine can be addicting: Here's what you need to know. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on November 9, 2024 Key points• Ketamine
NACOA October 2024 News
Yesterday, NACoA CEO/President Denise Bertin-Epp spoke at the 2024 International Deflection & Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit. This event is uniquely designed first responders, community organization colleagues and treatment partners in the
Smoking Hard Drugs Is Now Killing Many Users
Smoking Hard Drugs Is Now Killing Many UsersA sudden shift in drug overdose deaths is tied to smoking meth, fentanyl, more. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on November
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!A novel approach to treating opioid addiction is in development. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 21, 2024 Key points• Treatment of substance use
Not So Pretty Pink Cocaine
Not So Pretty Pink CocaineRelatively new on the party scene, pink cocaine is a dangerous, unpredictable drug. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 20, 2024 Key points•
Why Can’t U.S. Doctors Prescribe Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder?
Why Can't U.S. Doctors Prescribe Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder?Many addiction experts support wider methadone access. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 18, 2024 Key points• Methadone
NACOA September 2024 News
During National Recovery Month, NACoA has spotlighted the often overlooked impact from the disease of addiction on children and families, and the essential need for their own healing and recovery.
Teen and Young Adult Abuse of Nitrous Oxide
Teen and Young Adult Abuse of Nitrous OxideRising inhalant abuse among teens may signal unavailability of psychiatric care. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on September 27, 2024 Key
