NACoA’s Children’s Program Kit now includes instruction and session plans for children’s programs supporting children impacted by SUDs (COAs) whose parents have died. Across the United States, a growing number
The 2026 COA Week Speaker Series provides valuable insight and proven strategies to help community partners come together to provide hope and healing to children impacted by parental substance use
Cannabis Use Among US Adolescents Pediatrics, January 2026 Adolescents who used cannabis monthly showed higher rates of depression-like symptoms, anxiety, and impulsive behavior than abstainers. Daily users were nearly 4X
The Unique Contributions of Adverse Childhood Experiences to Increases in Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Problematic Substance Use After Trauma Exposure Maor Daniel Levitin, Dvora Shmulewitz, Einav Levine, Vera Skvirsky, Shaul
We at NACoA are deeply saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Nan Tower Reynolds. Nan was a pioneer in the development of family-centered care within treatment
Join us February 8–14, 2026 for COA Awareness Week, Be a part of a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness for children impacted by parental addiction. Around the world, millions
Youth growing up in homes with parents who have substance use disorders (SUDs) face additional challenges during times when school is not in session, like during the holidays and winter
NACoA is proud to have CEO/President Denise Bertin-Epp RN, BScN, MSW present at this year's online Global Exchange Conference: Thursday, Dec 4 at 2:30 pm ET. The session Crossing Generations,
For many of us who grew up in families impacted by alcohol or substance use, the holidays were a time of tension, not celebration. The glow of lights often competed
IAMME App WinnerBest Use of Product or Technology for Wellbeing categoryTHIS CAN HAPPEN Global Awards 2025 in association with A&O Shearman The NACoA team is so happy to share the
