988: New Nationwide Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis, addiction or mental health-related...
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- Oct 24, 2021
Protect Your Brain: Why Age of First Use Matters
Age matters. One of the best ways for teens to prevent addiction is to delay the onset of first use.
- Oct 24, 2021
Mind Your Genes
Teen developed and narrated video explainer on protecting the adolescent brain Narrated by Conner Nickel We often hear that addiction can...
- Oct 24, 2021
Age Matters
Teen developed and narrated video explainer on protecting the adolescent brain Narrated by Conner Nickel Research shows that 90% of...
- Jan 15, 2021
Foundations of Self-Care for Everyone
basic principles of health required by all: sleep, nutrition, exercise, sunshine, and positive content.
- Nov 10, 2020
Enabling vs Helping and How to Set Boundaries
Having a family member or loved one with a substance use disorder is difficult, and it’s not always clear how best to help them.
- Sep 25, 2020
Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Because substance use disorder is a progressive disease, intervening in the early stages greatly improves outcomes.
- Sep 17, 2020
How Addiction Affects the Family
Family members impacted by a loved one's addiction are not alone and shouldn’t be embarrassed to seek out help and support.
- Sep 11, 2020
Chronic Disease Management for SUD
Healthcare providers often categorized conditions as either chronic or acute. So what’s the difference?
- Sep 3, 2020
Ask the Expert: Is it important to intervene early?
The progressive nature of this disease means that the earlier the diagnosis is made and treatment begins the better for the person.
- Sep 3, 2020
Ask the Expert: What to do when your loved one doesn't want help?
Know that your support matters and try to be patient--even if a loved one doesn’t want to get help when you offer it.
- Sep 3, 2020
Ask the Expert: I want to engage my son and talk about getting help but I'm afraid
I want to engage my son and talk about getting help but I’m afraid of the angry outbursts and the backlash.
- Aug 18, 2020
Navigating Treatment and Addiction: A Guide for Families
a resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery.
- Aug 16, 2020
Burnout and Stress Among Family Members: Self-care Tips to Follow
Whether or not your loved one is willing to seek help, remember to take care of yourself.
- Jun 8, 2019
6 Self-Care Tips for Everyone
It’s important to understand that it is difficult to help someone else if you don’t also take steps to care for yourself.
- Oct 23, 2018
10 Things Parents Can Do to Keep Their Kids Safe from Addiction
From the moment our children are born, keeping them safe is second nature: we hold them close as they get their first shots, teach them...
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