NACoA April 2026 News
At the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA), we work with children and teens who are navigating these experiences every day. One of the most powerful moments in our
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In the Company of the Broken: Standing with Children Who Suffer in Silence
Every day, we encounter people carrying visible signs of struggle — a cast, a wheelchair, a walker, a brace. These signs invite our compassion. They remind us to hold the
Growing Up with Addiction
Our guest blogger is Tian Dayton MA PhD TEP, a clinical psychologist, certified trainer in psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, and Senior Fellow at The Meadows. She is the creator
Alcohol Awareness Month: What About the Children
Every April, Alcohol Awareness Month encourages us to talk more openly about alcohol, alcohol use disorder and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. But in these conversations, one group
Alcohol Awareness Month and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD)
An important part of Alcohol Awareness Month and the impact of alcohol on kids is spotlighting FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders). This is the umbrella term describing the range of
March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling
March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports GamblingBetting away the future? Growing integration of sports gambling into daily life. By Mark S Gold M.D.Published by Psychology Today on
Alcohol Awareness Month Must Include Children
Alcohol Awareness Month encourages important conversations about alcohol, alcohol use disorder and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. But one group is still too often left out: the children.Millions
NACoA March 2026 News
Women’s History Month: Champions for our Children During this month of recognition, NACoA celebrates the amazing women of yesterday, today, and tomorrow who advocate for our children so they can
Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD
Huge study finds no evidence cannabis helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD University of Sydney The Lancet Psychiatry, 2026 The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively
When Prescriptions in the Home Create Hidden Risks for Children
New research is shedding light on an often-overlooked reality: children can be significantly impacted not only by substance use disorders, but also by opioid medications prescriptions in their own homes.
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