Combatting “Winter Blues” This Season
This week winter begins, evenings come very early. Because of shorter days, keeping up with your energy and fitness routines can be challenging. But staying active is still achievable and
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Ending Smoking or Vaping
Ending Smoking or VapingTreatments from medication to high-tech options. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 17, 2024 Key points• Varenicline is first-line medication to end smoking, with
Coping with Feelings of Abandonment When a Parent Struggles with Addiction
Growing up with a parent who has a substance use disorder can leave lasting emotional scars. One of the most painful feelings it can bring is the sense of abandonment.
The State of Our Ongoing Polydrug Use Epidemic
The State of Our Ongoing Polydrug Use EpidemicWe're in the fourth wave of the opioid overdose epidemic. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 2, 2024 Key points•
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
Removing the Stigma Around Narcan: Why Naloxone Training Saves Lives
The opioid crisis has touched nearly every community in the United States, and as a result, the need for accessible overdose prevention tools has become urgent. Narcan (naloxone) is a
Healing the Inner Child: How Adults Can Support Their Younger Selves
Working with your "inner child" is a therapeutic process that involves acknowledging and healing unresolved childhood emotions, memories, and beliefs that continue to affect your life as an adult. For
Celebrating Teachers During American Education Week: Honoring Their Impact on Children’s Lives
As we celebrate American Education Week, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the vital role teachers play in shaping the minds and futures of our children. Every day, teachers bring
Honoring Children’s Grief Awareness Day – The Invisible Wounds of Addiction
Children’s Grief Awareness Day serves as a poignant reminder of the unique and often overlooked struggles faced by children impacted by loss. For children living in families affected by the
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
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