Hope and Healing for Children Impacted by SUDS
This important fact sheet provides important statistics detailing the risks for kids and teens when growing up in families impacted by substance use disorders (SUDS). DOWNLOAD
Language When Talking With Kids and Teens
Talking with a child about parental or caregiver substance use works best when the words are honest, simple, and free of blame. You do not need a perfect speech. A
Tools for Kids
Tools for Kids is an essential resource for family and professionals who care about children affected by substance use disorders in the family. Every child impacted by parental addiction should
Help a Child Affected by Family Addiction
How to Help a Child Affected by Family Addiction When alcohol or drug use affects a family, children often understand that something is wrong without having the words to explain
Helping Kids and Teens Understand Abstinence, Sobriety, and Recovery
It is important to talk to children age appropriately about the disease of addiction, so they can understand what is happening in their families. When parents stop drinking or misusing
NACoA FASD Fact Card
NACoA's FASD Fact Card provides a brief overview of important introductory information about FASD: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, created for FASD Awareness Month. DOWNLOAD
What is a COA?
Learn more about what is a COA. These are children growing up with the impact of the disease of addiction in their families. This resource provides an overview of exactly
When Dreams Are Deferred: The Hidden Burden of Caregiving for High School Seniors in Families Impacted by Addiction
Graduation season is a time for celebration. Caps fly, tassels turn, and young adults step forward into the future they’ve dreamed about. But for some high school seniors, the path
Exploring Emotions for Kids of All Ages: An “Inside Out” Perspective
The movie Inside Out can be a wonderful way to approach discussing emotions with kids and teens. When families are impacted by substance use disorders, Don't Talk, Don't Trust, and
NACoA CARES
NACoA CARES is an information sheet detailing NACoA's commmitment and support for the assistance to children impacted by addiction from police and first responders. DOWNLOAD
