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
Navigating Excellence: Top 10 Resilience Coping Skills for ACOAs in the Workplace
Adults who grew up in families impacted by the disease of addiction or substance misuse develop coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges. For ACOAs – adults who grew up in
New NACoA Tools for Educators Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Substance Use
Dear Educators, Faculty, School Volunteers, and Parents of School-Aged Kids & Teens,For years, NACoA has partnered with schools—providing insight, resources, and compassion-driven tools to support children impacted by parental substance
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
Understanding the Brain’s “Action Mode”
Understanding the Brain’s “Action Mode”Moving toward saying no to drugs, cravings, and risky choices By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on July 24, 2025 Key points• Brain systems detecting,
Building Hope Extended to 8/2 — Thank you for $45,000+ Raised for the 1 in 4
Dear Friends,We are overwhelmed with gratitude.Since the launch of the NACoA Brick By Brick: Building Hope LEGO Challenge campaign on July 20, we have raised over $45,000 to support children
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
