Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/23/2016 -- Families who are looking for answers on how to address adolescent substance use may have difficulty narrowing down accurate information when researching on the internet, since the sources available online are seemingly endless. While there are many excellent resources, there are also many that are extremely ill-informed and potentially dangerous, and it's often difficult for parents to distinguish those with some evidence-base from those that are purely opinion or profiteering.

In an effort to provide the most scientifically-informed, nationally recognized and trustworthy addiction resources online for parents and families, the Treatment Research Institute - the nonprofit organization dedicated to translating research into effective tools and solutions to address substance use problems – offers access to evidence-based and community informed resources though its new website, the Family Resource Center.

Pushing that same objective forward, the Treatment Research Institute has also released a few short videos focused on sharing stories about teen and young adult substance use – from the perspective of their family members. Helping parents and guardians feel that they are not alone and that they can be empowered to take action can be a very important step in addressing their child's substance use issue, whether it may be a teen drinking problem or prescription drug misuse.

The videos inform viewers about the resources available through the Family Resource Center, and offer support and encouragement to families who may be coping with a substance use problem in their home.

Meet the families in the video by visiting the Family Resource Center or, visit the organization's YouTube channel here.

For trustworthy resources about fighting addiction, go to http://www.familyresourcectr.org.

About Treatment Research Institute
Treatment Research Institute has been a leader in the substance use research field, with a belief that science can only be truly impactful when it is used to improve policies, programs and practices. TRI's work focuses on applying research to change behaviors, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction. Collaborations with distinguished partners from across the globe have enhanced TRI's quest to advance the way in which addiction is perceived and cared for. TRI's relentless commitment to discovering and disseminating solutions to substance-use problems drives its work, mission and vision. Learn more about TRI at http://www.tresearch.org.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/07/2016 -- In July of 2016, the prominent nonprofit substance use research organization, Treatment Research Institute, launched their Faces of Families Video Campaign focused on providing families with the support and direction they need to address the substance-related problems their loved ones and children may be struggling with.

The video campaign is a series of short, segmented films that provide relatable messages aimed towards helping viewers find trustworthy resources through the organization's' website, Family Resource Center, and reducing the feeling of loneliness and stigma that comes with addiction.

The videos, which are viewable on YouTube, coincide with the purpose of the Family Resource Center website - a central online hub that offers access to substance use resources. One of the motives behind the video campaign is to fill the void of scarce, trustworthy information about substance use.

The Treatment Research Institute recognizes how difficult it can be for families to find reliable and accurate information about substance use problems. The Family Resource Center website is the group's actionable output in response to the issue, curated from the best addiction resources and suited for parents and families looking to address their child's substance abuse problem.

In addition, the messages channeled through each video allows the audience to feel connected, encouraged, supported, and comfortable in speaking up about substance abuse. A key motive of the video campaign is to build connections between viewers so that those struggling with substance abuse issues gain the hope and motivation they need to find a solution to recovery.

Last but not least, the campaign embraces the organization's efforts in changing the way addiction is managed and treated, as well as how it is perceived by society. To view the videos, go to the Treatment Research Institute's YouTube channel. Families and parents looking for resources that will help address fighting addiction can visit http://www.familyresourcectr.org.

About Treatment Research Institute
Treatment Research Institute has been a leader in the substance use research field, with a belief that science can only be truly impactful when it is used to improve policies, programs and practices. TRI's work focuses on applying research to change behaviors, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction. Collaborations with distinguished partners from across the globe have enhanced TRI's quest to advance the way in which addiction is perceived and cared for. TRI's relentless commitment to discovering and disseminating solutions to substance-use problems drives its work, mission and vision. Learn more about TRI at http://www.tresearch.org.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2016 -- In an effort to help parents and families find the most scientifically-informed and trusted resources, the Treatment Research Institute (TRI), a nonprofit substance use research organization, has curated the most widely available, recognized and trustworthy resources. As an easy to navigate website – the new Family Resource Center - serves as a central hub for resources to help parents and caring loved ones prevent drug or alcohol use, intervene early, find treatment and support adolescents and young adults in addiction recovery.

"One of the most common themes we have heard from focus groups and other parent-led discussions is that parents are looking for comprehensive and trustworthy sources of information about dealing with substance use, from prevention to treatment to recovery," said Kimberly C. Kirby, PhD, the Director of Parents Translational Research Center (PTRC) at TRI. "Parents have enough to worry about when dealing with a child's substance use issues – we tried to alleviate some of that burden by creating this site, which includes only those resources that our research team has reviewed and determined to have some scientific support, or to provide useful information."

There is a lot of good information out there about adolescent substance use, but there is also a lot of bad – and even dangerous – information out there too. The Treatment Research Institute looked to the most prominent organizations in the field to begin its pursuit to curate resources that are best suited for parents looking to address their child's current substance use problem. The Family Resource Center serves as a starting point for families.

The directory of resources included are backed by various degrees of scientific support and those that come from the most notable, national sources, including the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, The Partnership for Drug Free Kids and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. By organizing and vetting these quality resources, the Treatment Research Institute hopes to relieve families of the burden of sorting and evaluating information themselves.

"If there had been this type of resource available to us back when our son started to battle his addiction, our family would have had a better path forward," said mom and substance use recovery advocate, Cherylyn Marcy. "My hope is that this website will provide parents the ability to understand the disease of addiction and know that they can find the resources they need to help their child."

The new website is a capstone project of the Parents Translational Research Center (PTRC) at the Treatment Research Institute. Funded in 2010 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse under Award Number P50DA027841, the PTRC is one of the first translational research centers of its kind devoted to research and development of practical tools for parents and other caregivers confronting issues of drug or alcohol use in their adolescent. Many of the tools developed through the Parents Translational Research Center were done in collaboration with the Partnership for Drug Free Kids, a nationally recognized non-profit focused on providing information and support to families dealing with substance use issues.

As science-informed and community focused resources continue to evolve, TRI will make them available on the website. Learn more at www.FamilyResourceCtr.org. For more details about the Treatment Research Institute, visit www.tresearch.org.

About Treatment Research Institute
Treatment Research Institute has been a leader in the substance use research field, with a belief that science can only be truly impactful when it is used to improve policies, programs and practices. TRI's work focuses on applying research to change behaviors, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction. Collaborations with distinguished partners from across the globe have enhanced TRI's quest to advance the way in which addiction is perceived and cared for. TRI's relentless commitment to discovering and disseminating solutions to substance-use problems drives its work, mission and vision. Learn more about TRI at www.tresearch.org.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm