A NACoA Course: Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early...
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- Dec 6, 2021
Toolkit: Helping Children Impacted by Parental Substance Use Disorder
A Resource for Adults Helping Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder Introduction In the U.S., over 8 million children have...
- 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.
- Nov 17, 2020
Ask the Expert: Is MAT just moving from one drug to another?
A: Dr. James Berry Is MAT just moving from one drug to another? This is a common question that I’m asked by a variety of people ranging...
- Nov 12, 2020
Is Addiction a Disease? Experts say YES.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine...
- 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 2, 2020
Addiction and the Brain
Addiction and the Brain According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain...
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