The Adolescents and Transition-Aged Youth volume of The ASAM Criteria® establishes a dedicated framework for organizing the adolescent addiction treatment system and determining appropriate levels of ...

Early intervention for teens involves identifying emotional, mental health or substance use concerns early and responding with the right level of support before challenges escalate. Are you noticing ...

The brain has many regions that are interconnected with one another, forming dynamic networks that are responsible for specific functions. Drugs can alter important brain areas that are necessary for ...

Substance use among older adults is a growing public health concern, often overlooked due to age-related stigma and misdiagnosis. As more seniors face challenges like chronic pain, isolation and ...

Harry and Lydia first met at the Betty Ford Center Alumni Chapter meeting. After attending the meeting together for some time, Harry suggested they get lunch. That lunch date lasted close to four ...

Rich Smith serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Hazelden Betty Ford, bringing more than 20 years of senior human resources leadership across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and complex, ...

When Alyssa walks across the stage at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's commencement ceremony this month, her diploma will symbolize the triumph of resilience over adversity and the validation ...

It is believed 16 is the pivotal year for adolescents, who face increasing peer pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol.

Children who experience the trauma of parental addiction tend to blame themselves for what's happening. But caregivers and educators can help kids understand the truth: addiction is an illness that ...

Why are opioids so addictive? What makes opioid drugs so lethal? Is rehab effective for opioid addiction? From the frontlines of the nation’s opioid epidemic, psychiatrist Marvin D. Seppala, MD, joins ...

The faster, smarter, more mobile technologies used by teens are changing so rapidly that the impact on adolescent development isn't fully understood. But there are plenty of early warning signs—from ...

The ability to manage our emotional responses is a skill that can be improved with practice. We're not born with the ability to regulate our emotions. (Case in point: Have you ever witnessed a toddler ...