Reach and help a loved one with addiction

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eLearning course

Teaches you CRAFT

Trainings and groups

Online via Zoom

Blogs and videos

Real family stories

Expert guidance

Applying CRAFT

CRAFT (Community Reinforcement And Family Training) is a science-based training for the family of people with addiction. Recognized by SAMHSA, the federal agency that oversees substance addiction.

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Real Allies In Recovery Success Stories

Families Share How CRAFT Helped Their Loved Ones with Addiction

How Allies in Recovery works

 Get expert answers to your questions

Learn to apply CRAFT

Improve connection and stop arguments

Manage the situation

Reduce harmful behaviors

Engage into recovery

Allies in Recovery benefits

   Eliminate commute and scheduling

   Anonymity and convenience

   Move at your own pace

   Learn CRAFT in less than 5 hours

   Apply the method immediately

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Become an Ally in Your Loved One’s Recovery

Build a bridge

Learn effective communication to request change

Understand denial

Cope with relapse and learn the signs of substance use

Heal the family

De-escalate conflict, get to “yes, I want help,” and reduce your stress

Recovery process

Navigate treatment and make a list of options. Encourage wellness

Hundreds of positive reviews

Meet our team

Decades of experience applying CRAFT to a diversity of families and situations

Dominique Simon-Levine, MPH & Ph.D., studied CRAFT under Dr. Robert Meyers, and founded Allies in Recovery in 2003.  She oversees the daily operations of the organization and has been featured on HBO and NPR.

Isabel Cooney is a writer, teacher, photographer and dedicated mama bear. She writes articles for our Discussion Blog and is an occasional guest on the Coming Up for Air podcast.

Kayla Solomon, trained in CRAFT by Dr. Robert Meyers, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and has been serving families faced with addiction for over 20 years.

Allies in Recovery
is the best approach
93% of families surveyed found Allies In Recovery reduced their anxiety, worry, and anger
80% said Allies in Recovery was helpful in getting their loved one to accept care
67% found Allies in Recovery helpful in reducing their loved one’s use of drugs and alcohol

Successful treatment engagement

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Step out of isolation into a constructive, compassionate and learning community

Become trained and empowered to influence your loved one’s recovery journey

Remember: when you are doing better – you’re better able to help your loved one

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