When Your Child Needs Prescription Opioids
Sometimes, when a child is in pain or recovering from injury or surgery, they may need prescription opioids. Discussing the situation thoroughly with the prescribing doctor - and sharing any
Navigating Excellence: Top 10 Resilience Coping Skills for ACOAs in the Workplace
Adults who grew up in families impacted by the disease of addiction or substance misuse develop coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges. For ACOAs – adults who grew up in
New NACoA Tools for Educators Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Substance Use
Dear Educators, Faculty, School Volunteers, and Parents of School-Aged Kids & Teens,For years, NACoA has partnered with schools—providing insight, resources, and compassion-driven tools to support children impacted by parental substance
Consumer Alert: The Hidden Risks of Cannabis Retail on Teen Mental Health
As communities navigate the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization, emerging research underscores a pressing concern: the impact of cannabis retail availability on adolescent mental health. A recent study by Kaiser
A Hidden Toll: The Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths and Its Impact on Children
A newly published study in JAMA Network Open has cast a sobering light on a worsening public health crisis: deaths related to alcohol-associated liver disease in the United States have
Releasing the Shoulds: Letting Go of the Rules We Didn’t Choose
Growing up in a family where alcohol shaped the emotional landscape often meant learning unspoken rules — rules that weren’t about thriving, but surviving. “I should be quiet.” “I should
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for COAs
NACoA resonates deeply with the spirit of Independence Day. Our mission to support children impacted by parental addiction aligns with the fundamental American values of freedom and opportunity. Just as
The Forgotten Ones: Becoming a Safe Person for a Child Impacted by Parental Substance Use Disorder
In families where substance use disorder is present, children are often the ones most affected — and yet, they are too often the last to be helped.While the adult’sut in
JUNETEENTH: A Call to Action for Equity in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Support
JUNETEENTH: CALL TO ACTION FOR EQUITY IN SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) SUPPORT Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Creating a Children’s Program in Conjunction with Your Treatment Center
First, thank you—and congratulations! By even thinking about how to include children when a parent or caregiver is in treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD), you’re taking a critical
