NACoA July 2026 News
Summertime is the best time to plan for Fall programs to support children and families impacted by parental substance use!For a limited time, save on NACoA’s Children’s Program Kit and
Substance use patterns from late childhood to mid-adolescence: Updates on the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
Substance use patterns from late childhood to mid-adolescence: Updates on the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study Drug and Alcohol Dependence ReportsVolume 20, September 2026 The study examined substance use among
Protect Your Brain E-Course Launch
Protect Your Brain E-Course Launch NACoA is excited to share a new free educational resource: Protect Your Brain, a self-paced 20-minute online course designed to help youth and community members
Changes in Exposures of US Children Ages 12 and Under to Cannabis from 2000 to 2024
Changes in Exposures of US Children Ages 12 and Under to Cannabis from 2000 to 2024 By Bertino, Raymond E. MD; Feldman, Ryan PharmD; Leikin, Jerrold B. MD.Journal of Addiction
NACoA June 2026 News
Remembering NACoA’s Voice for the Children: Sis Wenger It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that NACoA mourns the passing of “Sis” Loretta Wenger. For more than 35
Working Together to Support Children and Families Impacted by Substance Use
Federal funding priorities are creating real openings right now for organizations, communities, and Tribes supporting children impacted by parental substance use - and NACoA's training and programs fit perfectly in
Announcing the Sis Wenger Memorial Fund: Honoring her Legacy and Passion
Donate Today Last week, NACoA announced the loss of Sis Wenger, a tireless advocate who was the face and voice for NACoA and the children impacted by parental substance use.
Loss of NACoA’s Champion: Sis Wenger
Loss of NACoA’s Champion and Voice for Children: Sis WengerIt is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that NACoA announces the passing of “Sis” Loretta Wenger. For more than 35
Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Slower Cognitive Development
Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Slower Cognitive Development Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP, Prevention Research Institute Executive Vice President Published on April 20, 2026 New longitudinal data from the ABCD study
NACoA May 2026 News
Summer Programs for Children Impacted by Parental Substance Use When schools let out for summer, many children look forward to vacation, pool days, and carefree play. But for children living
