Honorable Arthur L Burnett, Sr
– The Passing of a Long-time NACoA Board Member –
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As a retired judge, Arthur Louis Burnett, Sr., J.D. was devoted to solving the problems of substance misuse, healthcare deficiencies, fairness and justice in the juvenile and criminal justice systems, and also in family law field dealing with foster care and welfare. Before retiring and becoming heavily involved in the nonprofit field dealing with these issues, he served as a Justice Department attorney, a prosecutor, legal advisor to the D.C Police Department, legal advisor to the Executive Branch of the United States Government, and as a judge for over 31 years. Arthur Burnett committed his life to achieving true equality for every person as an individual based on his or her inner person and values as a human being.
NACoA is grateful for his decades of service, contribution as a board member, and commitment to children impacted by the disease of addiction.
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JUNETEENTH: A Call to Action for Equity in Substance Use Disorder Support
NACoA Blog – June 19, 2024
“Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom, equality, and justice for Black Americans. As we honor this significant milestone, it is also a time to reflect on the ongoing disparities that affect Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, particularly in relation to substance use disorders (SUD) and the overexposure of drug access to youth.”
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Summer Programming for Children Impacted by Addiction
Education support groups are wonderful opportunities during the summer for kids and teens to learn more about the disease of addiction, hope for recovery, safe people, emotions, problem solving, and coping skills. These programs also provide opportunities for children to be honest about what is happening in their families with other kids their age who understand. Kids and teens have a chance to have some fun, often in ways they are not used to given their family situations.
Programs being provided this summer:
Camp COASA – August 5 – 9, 2024
A week-long summer program for children living with the stress of alcohol and/or other substance use disorders at home or within the family.
Camp Mariposa -Check schedule of individual sites
Camp Mariposa is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use of a family member.
Champs Program, GLAD House – June 3 – August 9, 2024Champs is an intensive after-school and summer program for children age 5-12 who have a parent or caregiver who struggles with addiction.
Hazelden Betty Ford Children’s Program – June 20 – 23, July 25-28, and August 8-11, 2024
Education, prevention, and support for kids 7-12 who have been impacted by a love one’s substance use disorder No child is ever turned away due to the inability to pay.
If you are providing a program that we haven’t listed, or would like to learn more about how to provide these programs, contact NACoA Director of Programs Mary Beth Collins.
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More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021
NIDA News Release – May 8, 2024
“It is devastating to see that almost half of the people who died of a drug overdose had a child. No family should lose their loved one to an overdose, and each of these deaths represents a tragic loss that could have been prevented,” said Nora Volkow, M.D., NIDA director. “These findings emphasize the need to better support parents in accessing prevention, treatment, and recovery services. In addition, any child who loses a parent to overdose must receive the care and support they need to navigate this painful and traumatic experience.”
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Prevention: Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain
May 25, 2024
“As parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers in today’s world, it’s crucial to stay informed about the substances that may tempt our children, particularly marijuana, which many teens perceive as harmless. However, this perception couldn’t be further from the truth. In this blog from the Hanley Foundation, we’ll draw on insights from medical experts to shed light on the real dangers of marijuana use among adolescents. We’ll provide parents with valuable information to recognize the signs of drug use, understand its potential health and legal consequences, and offer guidance on supporting their teens through any resulting challenges in school, health, or legal matters.”
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NACoA ACOA Online Education and Discussion Group
Monthly Meetings Facilitated by NACoA and Colleen Perry
Join NACoA and host Colleen Perry for monthly meetings ideally suited for adult children who have been impacted by addiction, looking for education and support through an online facilitated group. Each meeting features an expert presenting on important topics facing adults nurturing their own resilience, followed by an opportunity for attendees to speak freely. Meetings are held at 6 pm ET, the second Thursday each month.
July 11, 6pm ET Topic: The 3 As: Awareness, Acceptance, and Action
Presenter: Mary Beth Collins, NACoA Director of Programs
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August 8, 6 pm ET Topic: Healing Hearts: The Power of Forgiving Ourselves and Others
Presenter: Tammy Vincent, Life Coach, Speaker and Author
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Register for all 2024 ACOA Meetings>>
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NACoA WEBINAR: Successful Groupwork with Teens
**RESCHEDULED**
Thursday, June 27 at 1:30 pm ET
Presenter: Peggy McGillicuddy, MEd, CTSS
NACoA Director of Children’s Programs
Working with teens can be both exhilarating and challenging, and sometimes even at the same time! Understanding this stage of development, the challenges teens uniquely face, and opportunities that group leaders can create to connect with them, educate them, and motivate teen involvement is an important part of this work. Group leaders don’t have to be behavioral experts when implementing educational support programs. Instead, learn helpful strategies to become more confident when working with teens who are struggling to l become healthier, content, and more resilient in their daily lives.
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Hope is a Strategy
Thursday, September 5th at 1:30 pm ET
Presenter: William C. Moyers
VP Public Affairs & Community Relations, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
For decades, William C. Moyers has been a public face of recovery for the renowned Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. As a result, thousands of people, families and communities have turned to him for help to overcome substance use issues. But what happened when the plea for help hit close to home, in his own family? Join us for a special webinar, a conversation about his new memoir: Broken Open.
Learn More about this soon-to-be released memoir>>
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Al-Anon : A Community Resource
Tuesday, June 25 5pm ET
Al-Anon is a mutual support program for relatives and friends of alcoholics. As a professional, you may see people affected by someone else’s drinking, or affected yourself when working with this trauma-impacted population. Learn more during this free, online workshop, hosted by District 21 NYC Upper West Side (NYS Area), Public Outreach Committee. CEUs will be provided by NACoA. Al Anon/Alateen cooperates with professionals by providing speakers and literature for conferences, workshops and meetings.
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Resources for Professionals>>
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Two books recently published by treasured friends of NACoA:
Undaunted HOPE: Stories of Healing from Trauma, Depression, and Addictions
NACoA Co-Founder Claudia Black Ph.D.
Claudia Black, along with over a dozen world-renowned psychotherapists including Pia Mellody, Peter Levine, Patrick Carnes, Richard Schwartz, Resmaa Menakem, and Tian Dayton, provides clinical, human-focused insights on healing, treatment, and recovery.
“The Power of this book is that it reminds the reader that this need not be the end of your story. Broken and hopeless people can mend and regain energy, focus, meaning, and new direction to revise, redirect, and change, the rest of their ‘story.’ This wonderful collection of insights from ‘livid experience’ and professionals with an array of healing ‘tools’ give the reader hope. Healing is possible; there is hope for us all.”
-Bruce D. Perry, MD PhD
Principle of The Neurosequential Network; Co-author with Oprah Winfrey: What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
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National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
Cannabis Tip Sheets Series
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) created this four-part tip sheet series for child welfare, SUD treatment, court, and health care professionals to provide an overview of cannabis use, and its effects during the prenatal period, in the home environment, and on adolescent development.
This series has four tipsheets:
- Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis Use Among Parents and Adolescents in Child Welfare Services
- Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: What Professionals Working with Pregnant People Need to Know
- Cannabis Use: Considerations for Professionals Working with Children, Adolescents, Parents, and other Family Members Involved in Child Welfare and the Courts
- Cannabis and Youth Involved in the Child Welfare System
To View the Tip Sheets>>
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