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
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
Take the NACoA Challenge—Walk on LEGOs this Month to Support 19 Million Kids
Take the NACoA Challenge—Walk on LEGOs this Month to Support 19 Million Kids Join NACoA in Brick by Brick: Building Hope—a campaign to raise awareness and support for children impacted
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
JUNETEENTH: A Call to Action for Equity in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Support
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 Recovery
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
