recovery

One of the many changes within the Family First Prevention Services Act is a provision allowing children to stay with their parent in a residential substance abuse treatment program. And now, a comprehensive list of those programs are available for parents, practitioners and policymakers.

My teen years were spent in the 1960s; you know, hippies, long hair, rock-n-roll, changing norms, social unrest and drugs. I had the good fortune to be raised with a strong moral compass that helped me navigate the tumultuous times and come out unscathed.

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to mark up a bill on Thursday aimed at addressing “the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use.” The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), S.524, has bipartisan support in the committee and sister legislation in the House.

It’s hard enough growing up in the world even with a supportive family and plenty of access to resources. Can you imagine how difficult the journey must be for homeless and high-risk youth?