My Son Is A Lot More Than Just His Drinking Problem
An inspiring message from a mom who’s working hard to support her son.
Member Connie W isn’t downplaying her son’s struggle with alcohol. Bu…
Author: Laurie MacDougall
Allies is There for You When Your Loved One Returns Home
CRAFT skills and AiR resources and support are as important after treatment as before.
His Early Recovery is Triggering Me
Taking care of yourself is also incredibly positive, given how difficult it is when you're in the midst of chaos.
The Power of Language & Stigma in the World of Addiction
Language: a powerful and effective tool for changing widespread stigma towards Substance Use Disorder. Stigma is absolutely rampant in the world of ad…
After 20 Years of Use I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore
Our Allies member has finally found the strength to seek help for herself, too.
Escaping the Vicious Cycle
It’s not easy. But with compassion, healthy boundaries and the guidance of CRAFT, it can be done.
It’s Okay Not to Have Hope – I Was There Too – but Hopelessness led me to Hope, and Success
It takes greater strength to process your feelings than to pretend everything is fine.
I Can’t Tell If He Is Using or Not
With her son living far away from her, she finds it difficult to tell whether he has been using or not when they do get to talk.
Her Baby Was Taken Away. Should This Grandmother Seek Custody?
An Allies member has watched her daughter have both her babies taken away because of addiction. She and her ex-husband are ready to adopt a new approa…