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Practical, research-informed pieces on prevention, recovery, mental health, and building healthier communities.
How to Talk to Teenagers About Drugs Without Losing Their Trust
Practical, research-informed strategies parents can use to open honest conversations with teens about substances, peer pressure, and mental health.
What Effective School-Based Prevention Programs Actually Look Like
The most successful prevention curricula share a specific set of features. Here is what educators and administrators should look for.
Recognizing the Early Warning Signs of Substance Use in a Loved One
A calm, practical guide to the behavioral, physical, and emotional signs that may indicate a family member is struggling—and what to do next.
Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis: What Every Family Needs to Know
Fentanyl has changed the drug landscape in ways that make prior assumptions dangerous. Here is what has changed and how families can respond.
How Naloxone Saves Lives: A Practical Guide for Every Household
Naloxone reverses opioid overdose within minutes and is safe for anyone to carry. Here is how to obtain it, store it, and use it.
The Link Between Mental Health and Addiction: Why Both Must Be Treated Together
Substance use disorders and mental health conditions are so interwoven that treating one without the other rarely works. Here is why—and what to do.
How to Support a Family Member in Recovery Without Enabling
The line between supporting a loved one in recovery and enabling their substance use can be hard to find. Here is how families walk it.
Recovery After Relapse: Why Setbacks Are Part of the Process
Relapse is common in recovery—and it is not a failure. Here is how to think about it, respond to it, and move forward.
Prescription Drug Safety at Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
Most young people who misuse prescription drugs get them from home medicine cabinets. Here is how to make yours safer.
The College Transition: A Guide for Families Navigating New Risks
The move from high school to college is one of the highest-risk periods for substance use. Here is how families can prepare and stay connected.
Workplace Culture and Substance Use: What Employers and Colleagues Can Do
Workplaces are one of the most overlooked settings for prevention and support. Here is how workplaces can make a real difference.
Building Community Coalitions That Actually Reduce Substance Use
A well-run coalition can shift community norms in ways no single organization can. Here is what makes them work.