Commentary: Affordable Care Act Could Benefit Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
Nearly nine million Americans suffer from mental health and substance abuse issues. Unfortunately, only eight percent are treated for both disorders. Meanwhile, over 55 percent receive no treatment...
African-American Youth Exposed to More Alcohol Advertising
A new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth finds that African-American youth, ages 12-20, see more advertising for alcohol on television and in magazines than do all other youth at...
2012 Voice Awards Announced
This is the seventh year that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has hosted the Voice Awards, which recognizes the work of behavioral health advocates and community...
Chanel T. Talks About Her Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Chanel T. is not defined by the fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) which she suffers from every day of her life. She is a 21-year-old veterinary technician living in St. Petersburg, Florida who loves dogs...
Tech, Sex, and Porn Addiction: The New Generation of Sex Addicts
Modern technology has changed our lives. We are able to stay connected to the world through our mobile phones, pads, and computers in undreamed of ways. This new connectivity has many blessings for...
A Completely Preventable Disability
Founded in 1990, NOFAS (National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) is the only international non-profit organization committed entirely to the prevention and support of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum...