Do app users, as a group, have an advantage in terms of maintaining sobriety. Yes! We review here and invite your feedba ...
After a drug or alcohol slip up
Don't wallow! Get your life back on track after a slip up. Here, we present a concrete plan of action to catch yourself ...
How do you prevent relapse?
You can prevent relapse by dealing with setbacks and discussing issues when they arise. Here, licensed clinical social w ...
Who’s responsible for prescription drug addiction?
Should doctors who neglect due diligence be held responsible for prescription opioid addiction? We explore here. ...
Talking to kids about drug addiction
A guide for how to talk with kids (or teenagers) about drug addiction. Your questions or stories are welcomed at the en ...
Drug contracts for kids and teens
Can we have contracts with our own teens when it comes to drug use? you bet. More on how to create a drug contract here. ...
Crack cocaine addiction documentary
Looking for an excellent crack cocaine addiction documentary? Check out Hitting Rock Bottom, a dramatized TV-style film ...
Should ADHD kids be medicated? Or am I teaching my child to be an addict?
As a mother in recovery from addiction, I wonder if I am "teaching" my child behaviors and ways of thinking that will ma ...
Drug free contracts for teenagers and kids
Step-by-step instructions for how to draw up a drug free contract for the home for use with teenagers and children. ...
Clinical assessment of drug abuse
NIDA has developed a portfolio of free resources for nurses, MDs, and clinicians to help identify drug use and abuse ear ...