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Understanding Stigma and the Consequences for Patients and Families

By Jessica Hulsey Addiction Policy Forum Originally posted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network on May 20, 2022...

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...

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.

Mind Your Genes

Teen developed and narrated video explainer on protecting the adolescent brain Narrated by Conner Nickel We often hear that addiction can...

Age Matters

Teen developed and narrated video explainer on protecting the adolescent brain Narrated by Conner Nickel Research shows that 90% of...

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...

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...

Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

Because substance use disorder is a progressive disease, intervening in the early stages greatly improves outcomes.

Chronic Disease Management for SUD

Healthcare providers often categorized conditions as either chronic or acute. So what’s the difference?

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.

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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