Recognizing and understanding the problem, and helping a loved one reach the point of being willing and ready to engage in treatment and recovery, is an important milestone.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Getting the right treatment for your child is a process, and navigating the current system requires determination and careful review.
Opioids, which include heroin, fentanyl and prescription pain medications, carry strong risks of dependency, addiction and overdose. Even when use becomes harmful, it’s difficult for the person using opioids to stop without help.
The use of medicine like Vivitrol, Suboxone or methadone is an evidence-based approach to overcoming addiction and maintaining long-term recovery.
In the event of an opioid overdose (including heroin and prescribed pain medications), naloxone can reverse an overdose and save a life.
Opioids (prescription pain medications and heroin) pose a high risk of overdose, for both those in active use and in recovery.
The use of medicine like Vivitrol, Suboxone or methadone is an evidence-based approach to overcoming addiction and maintaining long-term recovery.
In the event of an opioid overdose (including heroin and prescribed pain medications), naloxone can reverse an overdose and save a life.
Opioids (prescription pain medications and heroin) pose a high risk of overdose, for both those in active use and in recovery.
Discover tools to better understand your child’s reasons for using substances, ways to improve communication and to reward non-using behaviors while discouraging substance use.
Usted no está solo! Muchas familias están pasando por lo mismo que usted está pasando, enfrentándose al uso de drogas o alcohol de su hijo o hija, y estamos aquí para ayudarle.
Respuestas a las preguntas más importantes sobre enfrentando a su hijo si esta usando sustancias o alcohol.
Aprenda sobre tratamiento, como ayudar a su hijo comenzar tratamiento y que usted puede hacer para ayudar a su familia sobrellevar la situación.
En el caso de los opioides, que incluyen heroína y Vicodin y OxyContin, la naloxona puede revertir una sobredosis.
Respuestas a las preguntas más importantes sobre enfrentando a su hijo si esta usando sustancias o alcohol.
Aprenda sobre tratamiento, como ayudar a su hijo comenzar tratamiento y que usted puede hacer para ayudar a su familia sobrellevar la situación.
En el caso de los opioides, que incluyen heroína y Vicodin y OxyContin, la naloxona puede revertir una sobredosis.
Addiction can be a lifelong, relapsing disease that requires ongoing management. The initial completion of treatment is just the beginning of what may be a longer road to recovery.
Learn how the Defent fentanyl test device works, where to get one, and why it’s a powerful harm reduction tool that can save lives.
Learn the difference between calling 988 and 911. Find out when to use the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline instead of emergency services.
Learn how juvenile and adult court diversion programs address substance use with treatment, education, and support—helping loved ones avoid jail.
Help your loved one find work with a criminal record. Learn fair-chance hiring laws, skill-building options, and where to apply.
Worried about a loved one? Learn warning signs of cocaine use, fentanyl risks, effective treatments, and how families can help.
Learn what happens during the legal process after an arrest—from first charges to arraignment—and how families can support a loved one.
Learn how the Defent fentanyl test device works, where to get one, and why it’s a powerful harm reduction tool that can save lives.
Learn the difference between calling 988 and 911. Find out when to use the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline instead of emergency services.
Learn how juvenile and adult court diversion programs address substance use with treatment, education, and support—helping loved ones avoid jail.
Help your loved one find work with a criminal record. Learn fair-chance hiring laws, skill-building options, and where to apply.
Worried about a loved one? Learn warning signs of cocaine use, fentanyl risks, effective treatments, and how families can help.
Learn what happens during the legal process after an arrest—from first charges to arraignment—and how families can support a loved one.
