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Expert Resources for Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction
Discover expert insights and practical guidance from clinicians, researchers, and specialists to help parents, families and professionals support loved ones and community members with substance use disorder and addiction.
Coping Skills for Tweens: How to Help Your Middle Schooler Handle Big Feelings
Help your middle schooler handle stress, anger, and anxiety. 5 simple coping skills for tweens, plus what to say (and what to skip) when emotions run high.
How to Help Your Child to Say No to Drugs and Alcohol: A Parent’s Guide to Refusal Skills
Help your child handle pressure to drink or use drugs. Practical refusal skills, conversation scripts, and an exit plan for tough moments.
Should I Teach My Child How to Drink? What Parents Should Know
Wondering if you should teach your teen how to drink? Research shows letting kids drink at home doesn't protect them. Here's what to do instead.
Help ensure funding to address substance use and addiction continues in 2027
In order to continue progress in addressing overdose and addiction, programs and agencies that provide substance use prevention and treatment services need continued federal funding in the FY 2027 budget.
Pregaming: What It Is, Why It’s Risky, and How Parents Can Respond
Pregaming is drinking before a party or event. Learn why it's risky for teens and college students, and how to talk to your child about it.
10 Signs Your College Student Is Drinking Too Much and How Parents Can Help
Worried about your child? Learn about 10 warning signs that your college student is drinking too much plus what parents can do.
How to Talk to Your College Student About Drinking Before High-Risk Party Weekends
Halloween, Blackout Wednesday, Spring Break: learn the high-risk drinking weekends for college students and 5 questions parents can ask to help them stay safe.
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Teachers can help prevent teen substance use by building strong parent partnerships. Learn practical ways to communicate, build trust, and support students together.
Do I Have a Drinking or Drug Problem? A Simple Guide to Help You Think It Through
Wondering if your drinking or drug use is becoming a problem? Learn the warning signs, what to ask yourself, and when to seek support.
Oppose the authorization of flavored vapes
Proposed guidance from the FDA suggests the agency is considering authorizing vapes in flavors like coffee, teas, and spices (e.g., cinnamon), even though flavored products appeal and pose risks to young people.
Can ChatGPT Replace Therapy? The Risks of AI Mental Health Chatbots for Teens
Teens are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health support. Learn the risks—privacy, harmful advice, and lack of oversight—and what parents can do instead.
Orphines: New Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl — What Parents Should Know
Orphines are new synthetic opioids showing up in pills and other drugs—some stronger than fentanyl. Learn signs of overdose, naloxone tips, and how to talk with your child.
Brain Injury After an Overdose: Signs, Symptoms and What Parents Can Do
A nonfatal overdose can reduce oxygen to the brain and cause lasting changes. Learn symptoms of brain injury after overdose, diagnosis, and how parents can help.
Teen Sports Betting: Why the House Always Wins
Sports betting apps use odds, the vig, and “near-miss” psychology to keep teens wagering. Learn warning signs, micro-betting risks, and how to talk.
Family Safety Plan for Mental Health & Substance Use
This safety plan is for parents and caregivers who are worried about a teen or young adult with mental health challenges, substance use, or both. You do not need a diagnosis to use it. If something feels unsafe, this plan helps you act earlier and with more clarity.
What to Say If You Suspect a Student Is Using Drugs or Alcohol: A Teacher’s Guide
Not sure what to say if you suspect a student is using drugs or alcohol? Use these teacher-friendly scripts to talk with students, involve counselors, and partner with families.
HRV Biofeedback Patch for Addiction Recovery: A New Tool to Help Your Teen or Young Adult
A wearable HRV biofeedback “smart patch” may help reduce stress and cravings in recovery. Learn how it works, what research shows, costs, and what to ask a provider.
New U.S. Alcohol Guidelines (2025–2030): Why Some Doctors Are Concerned
The 2025–2030 U.S. alcohol guidelines removed daily drink limits and now say “drink less.” Here’s what changed and why it matters.
Kratom 7-OH: What to Know About this Powerful Compound
Kratom 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) is a highly potent opioid linked to addiction, withdrawal and overdose risk. Learn how to spot it and stay safe.
Eating Disorders and Substance Use: What Parents Should Know (Signs, Risks, and Help)
Learn how eating disorders and substance use can overlap in teens and young adults—warning signs, common risks, and how to get help for both.
Found a Vape Pen in Your Teen’s Backpack? What to Do Next (and What to Say)
If you've found a vape pen in your child's backpack, this article will help you stay calm, learn what to say, set boundaries, and get support to help your child stop vaping.
How Much Caffeine Is Safe for Teens? Limits, Energy Drinks, and Caffeine Pouches
How much caffeine is safe for teens? Learn daily limits, where caffeine hides (energy drinks, soda, pouches), warning signs, and parent tips.
Stimulant Use Disorder Symptoms: A Parent’s Guide to Signs, Treatment, and Support for Teens and Young Adults
Worried about stimulant use? Learn common symptoms, DSM-5 signs, treatment options, and how parents can reduce risk and get confidential help.
Stimulant Use Disorder Treatment: Contingency Management, CBT, and Help for Withdrawal
Evidence-based stimulant use disorder treatment explained: contingency management, CBT, and motivational interviewing—plus ways meds can ease withdrawal symptoms.
