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How to Get and Use Naloxone: A Family Guide to Overdose Reversal
Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and is available without a prescription. Learn where to get it, how much it costs, and exactly how to use it in an emergency.
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Treating Stimulant Addiction: A Family Guide to Evidence-Based Care for Meth and Cocaine Use Disorders
No FDA-approved medications exist for stimulant addiction, but effective treatments do. Learn about contingency management, behavioral therapies, and how families can help.
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Addiction Treatment During Pregnancy: A Guide for Expectant Mothers and Families
Evidence-based guide to addiction treatment during pregnancy. Learn why medication-assisted treatment is the standard of care, how to find specialized programs, and what families should know.
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How to Find LGBTQ+-Affirming Addiction Treatment: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to finding addiction treatment centers that provide culturally competent, affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
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Understanding Addiction as a Family Disease: A Complete Guide for Families
Learn why addiction is called a family disease, how it affects family dynamics and relationships, and discover evidence-based strategies for healing together as a family unit.
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How to Find Addiction Treatment for a Loved One with Chronic Pain: A Family Guide
Comprehensive guide for families seeking addiction treatment for loved ones with chronic pain. Learn about integrated care, non-opioid pain management, and finding specialized programs.
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News
SAMHSA Awards $73.2 Million for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programs
HHS announces $73.2 million in SAMHSA grants to expand mental health treatment access and strengthen suicide prevention efforts nationwide.
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How to Talk to Children About a Parent's Addiction: A Family Guide
Age-appropriate strategies for explaining addiction to children, helping them understand it's not their fault, and supporting their emotional wellbeing through a parent's recovery journey.
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SAMHSA Report: 22 Million Americans in Addiction Recovery, Yet Treatment Gap Persists
New federal survey reveals over 22 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from substance use disorders, but only 16% of those who need treatment actually receive it.
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