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Guides
Raising Your Grandchild: A Practical Guide for Grandparents and Kinship Caregivers
Grandparents raising grandchildren need legal, financial, and emotional answers fast. Here's a practical guide to custody, benefits, trauma, and support.
14m
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When a Loved One Dies of an Overdose: A Family Guide to Grief and Support
Overdose loss carries a grief other deaths don't: guilt, blame, and silence. What research says helps families, how to tell children, where to get support.
14m
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Sleep in Early Recovery: Why It Breaks Down and How to Rebuild It
Sleep heals more slowly than sobriety does. What is normal in early recovery, why poor sleep drives relapse, and the treatments that actually help a family.
14m
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Cannabis Use Disorder: A Family Guide to Recognizing It and Finding Treatment
Cannabis use disorder now affects about 19 million U.S. adults. A calm, practical guide to the warning signs, withdrawal, treatment, and how families can help.
15m
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Benzodiazepine Dependence: A Family Guide to Safe Tapering and Recovery
Benzodiazepine dependence is common, and withdrawal can be dangerous. A calm, practical guide to safe tapering, treatment options, and family support.
15m
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News
New York City Opens Second 'Bridge to Home' Site in Brooklyn, Adding 50 Beds With On-Site Addiction Treatment
NYC opened a second Bridge to Home facility in Brooklyn on Sept. 29, 2026 — 50 private rooms with on-site addiction treatment and up to 12 months of housing.
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Gambling Addiction Treatment: A Family Guide to Gambling Disorder and Recovery
Sports betting is now one tap away, and problem gambling is rising. What gambling disorder looks like, how it is treated, and how families can help.
15m
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Substance Use in Older Adults: A Practical Guide for Families and Caregivers
Alcohol and drug misuse among adults 65+ is rising fast — and is often mistaken for normal aging. What families should know about signs and treatment.
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How to Repair Family Relationships After Addiction: A Guide to Rebuilding Trust, Communication, and Connection
A practical family guide to repairing relationships damaged by addiction — rebuilding trust, improving communication, and healing together after treatment.
12m
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