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•
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
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
Parents of COAs
Parents of COAs By: Claudia Black Emily, age 10, and her sister, Frances, age 7, have been in a weekly COA (children of addiction) group together. Their father has continued
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
