substance-use-disorder

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.

Practical strategies for starting and sustaining honest conversations with teenagers about substance use, risks, and making healthy choices.

What Medicare Parts A, B, and D actually pay for — detox, outpatient care, methadone, buprenorphine — plus costs, gaps, and how to find covered providers.

No FDA-approved medications exist for stimulant addiction, but effective treatments do. Learn about contingency management, behavioral therapies, and how families can help.

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.

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.

Governor JB Pritzker signs Senate Bill 2749, codifying gambling addiction under Illinois' Substance Use Disorder Act and expanding state-funded treatment options for compulsive gamblers.

Comprehensive guide to finding free and low-cost addiction treatment without insurance. Learn about state-funded programs, SAMHSA resources, sliding scale fees, faith-based options, and more.

Learn to identify early warning signs of substance use disorder in loved ones. A practical guide for families on behavioral, physical, and psychological indicators—and when to seek help.