She’s Secretly Using
Feeling powerless over a Loved One who is secretly using and who is putting themselves at risk is a terrible feeling. Everyone on this site can relate…
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.
Shady Characters Who Threaten Recovery
Old boyfriends, street corners, and bar stools are everywhere in sobriety. As long as your daughter continues to prioritize her recovery, trust that s…
I’m Applying CRAFT but He’s Getting Angry
If I were more technologically inclined I would end this post with an audio of wild applause. You are making the changes in your relationship that are…
Home from Jail for the Weekend
You can look upon this as a CRAFT intensive. On the whole, I see this as an opportunity to build the bridge and show him that he has a family and a ho…
How Can I Influence Her From Far Away?
In the research, CRAFT was designed for family members who have a good deal of contact with their Loved One. You’re right, it is more difficult …
Checklist for Families Looking into Treatment Facilities
This is a checklist of important things to ask about and consider when you begin looking into Treatment facilities for your Loved One.
Now They’re Stealing and Disappearing…
When an addicted loved one is exhibiting increasingly alarming behavior, first of all, don't take it personally. Remember, it is not directed at you. …
He Could Be Better Off in Jail
Locking people up for their addiction and the non-violent but illegal behavior that accompanies that addiction is completely unacceptable. Our society…
He Gets Mean and Verbally Abusive
Do not take what he says while drinking personally. Do not expect more from him. This is it, your husband is drunk. Do not expect him to remember his …