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.
Every person seeking medical attention has the right to get it, no matter if they are in this country as an undocumented person or if they have legal immigration status. That is the law. However, there are risks. In this article, we look at some important things to consider when getting substance use help for a loved one who is not a US citizen.
Cutting staff and funding at SAMHSA, the federal agency that leads efforts on mental health and substance use, would be detrimental to efforts to address the addiction and overdose crises.
State and local governments are reaching settlements with companies in an effort to hold the companies responsible for their roles in fueling the opioid crisis.
Medicaid is the single largest payer of substance use disorder care in the U.S. Medicaid cuts would significantly harm people with addiction and efforts to address the overdose crisis.
Ultimately, there is no “script” for talking with your teen about marijuana. But let’s look at some of the statements your teen might make when you bring up marijuana, and what you can say in response.
Medications used to treat diabetes and obesity might also help people struggling with substance use disorder. Research is promising, but more studies are needed.
The symptoms that come from stopping heavy substance use are known as withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal can be incredibly painful and even deadly. It is a key reason why it can be so difficult to stop drinking.
In the season finale of Heart of the Matter, Broadway star and American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis opens up about his personal struggle with substance use.
Just because someone is drinking more than these limits doesn’t mean they have an alcohol use disorder. However, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on how much and how often your loved one is drinking. If you’re still not sure, some tests and screening tools can help.
Jackie Siegel, also known as “The Queen of Versailles,” joins Elizabeth Vargas to share the heartbreaking journey of her daughter Victoria, who struggled with addiction and ultimately passed away from an overdose at 18 years old, after years of hidden mental health challenges and substance use.
Drinking and driving is a major problem that puts everyone on the road at risk. When someone drinks alcohol, it affects their ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
Over the past year, you may have heard of something called a “BORG” related to college students. These BORGs aren’t from Star Trek – they’re “blackout rage gallons,” AKA gallon jugs of alcohol combined with water, juice, and other mixers.
Elizabeth Vargas sits down with philanthropist and author Cammie Wolf Rice. Cammie shares the heartbreaking story of her son Christopher’s fatal overdose at age 32, following an opioid prescription that led to more than a decade of addiction.
Nitrous oxide is usually used in medical settings, like at the dentist’s office, or in whipped cream cans. However, it’s becoming more popular as a recreational drug among teens, and that’s where the problems begin.
Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy discusses his book “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” spotlighting a diverse group of people who have struggled with their mental health, and Tonie “Miss Tonie” Dreher, who is featured in this book, talks about her journey from struggling with substance use disorder.
Sports reporter and author Lauren Sisler opens up to Elizabeth Vargas this week on Heart of the Matter about her parents’ hidden struggles with addiction and the tragic loss that changed her life.
An RTI analysis of health claims data found disproportionate use of out-of-network providers for mental health and substance use care compared to medical/surgical care.
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