Helping kids cope with addiction in the home
April 24, 2025
Substance use doesn’t just affect the individual—it impacts the entire family. Families play a crucial role in supporting the process of change. Children affected by
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Vaping, substances, and the impact on teens’ mental health
March 17, 2025
Adolescence is a time of growth, self-discovery, and exploration, which can sometimes include experimenting with substances. As parents and caregivers, it’s important to understand these
Motivational interviewing: Helping to make lasting change
September 11, 2024
Over the past four decades, motivational interviewing (MI) has developed as a way of engaging with people in treatment to help them facilitate behavioral change by letting them set the pace.
Returning to treatment for addiction: What you need to know
September 5, 2024
“They aren’t a failure, and it’s not shameful. It means something is not going well for that individual. They need to do something different, and treatment needs to change.”
Firefighter mental health informs advocacy
June 19, 2024
While firefighters are quick to respond the emergencies of others, many face their own personal battles. Expanding work at Rogers Research Center is painting a clearer picture of mental health challenges within the profession.
Mental health treatment for teens in the summer
June 6, 2024
While students and families are preparing to welcome the carefree days of summer, it’s important to remember mental health challenges don’t take a break over the summer months.
Christina’s story: Overcoming substance use and addiction
May 30, 2024
Christina grew up in a loving family with close friends. After the birth of her daughter, she was prescribed pain medication, which began an escalating struggle with substance use and addiction.
Rogers’ experts share tips for talking with teens about substances
April 12, 2024
A recent CDC report is raising concern about teens and their mental health, saying rising levels of depression and anxiety are why they’re turning to substances like alcohol and drugs.
Addiction and mental health: Rogers’ expert discusses the impact of stigma
March 15, 2024
Dr. Michelle Maloney discusses the impact addiction and mental health stigma can have on those seeking treatment.
Addiction treatment at Rogers: How loved ones are involved
January 26, 2024
Rogers’ Dr. Maloney discusses how addiction impacts everyone in the family and all those who love and support the person struggling.
