Should I Let Him Use The Car?
123peace has had enough of driving her Loved One around. He just got his license back. Giving him her car to use could be a relief in some ways, …
Author: Dominique Simon
Dominique launched Allies in Recovery in 2003. Her work has been featured on HBO and NPR. She is a facilitator and a trained speaker on issues of addiction and the family. She has worked extensively developing and evaluating federally-funded substance abuse programs for organizations and clinics throughout Massachusetts and New York. With an interest in recovery and substance abuse that spans 20 years, she sees a huge need to help families develop the skills to help a loved one recover fully in a supportive, whole, and lasting way in their families and in their communities. Her mission is to have Allies in Recovery fill that gap.
I’m Reeling from a Violent Episode
After a violent outburst, a family member had to section her Loved One. She is upset and worried about what will happen when he gets out. Read Dominiq…
He’s Talking About Suicide
A Loved One has been falling back on old behaviors, and is making threats about suicide. He's staying in a specialized clinic, where th…
Our Relationship Is Damaged
A family member is fearful and anxious; her Loved One refuses to communicate. She may have overstepped boundaries in a moment of great frust…
It’s A Fragile Time
Back from treatment, a Loved One has been attending meetings, but he may have used already. The family wants to connect him to more support.…
Should I Help With Therapy?
help4t's Loved One hit some roadblocks finding a therapist. But she's making efforts to clean things up otherwise. Read on for our recommendat…
Is He Really Ready To Come Home?
A Loved One is 6 months sober now, but he's not really doing his recovery work. Is it too soon for him to come back home? Here are some sugge…
How Long Until the Methadone Really Starts to Work?
PThasnohead's Loved One is struggling to follow through on her daily methadone dose. After a hospital visit, he saw an opportunity to talk ab…
He’s Improved But Still Gaming
What is the best course when a Loved One is doing well, but not quite out of the woods yet? Dominique Simon-Levine provides perspective for the family…
When Is Sectioning A Good Idea?
Deciding when a Loved One might need civil commitment can be a great challenge. In this post, Dominique Simon-Levine examines helpful perspective…