Co-occurring experiences of traumatic events and substance use among young people

Millions of children live with parents who have a substance use disorder

Nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States are estimated to live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, according to a study led by Texas State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University.

Lisa Winters, New York Social Worker Unravels The Physical Consequences Of Substance Abuse - Medical Device News Magazine

Drug and alcohol abuse impacts millions of people worldwide, with devastating effects on physical, social, and mental health. Substance abuse can lead to a cascade of physical consequences, ranging from acute poisoning to long-term chronic conditions. Many healthcare professionals encounter patients struggling with substance abuse, highlighting the need for increased awareness of the consequences of […]

Co-occurring experiences of traumatic events and substance use among young people

Harmful substance use among young people is concerningly prevalent. Substance use disorder (SUD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently …

Translational Health Research Center at Texas State University publishes study on children that live with parents who have a substance use disorder  in the USA

PRESS RELEASE New study estimates that millions of children live with parents who have a substance use disorder  SAN MARCOS – A new study led by Ty S. Schepis, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Psychology and Faculty Fellow at the Translational Health Research Center at Texas State University, reveals that an estimated nearly 17 […]