rredick, Author at Allies in Recovery

Material Rewards Can Make Recovery Fun — and Lead To Dramatically Better Outcomes

The research is clear: tangible rewards can greatly improve recovery efforts. Such programs are at last being given a chance. It’s called contingenc…

rredick October 26, 2022

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Emotional Dysregulation: When “Getting in Touch With Our Feelings” Isn’t the Problem

Emotional dysregulation is a common effect of PTSD and other forms of trauma. When we suffer from it, our feelings become so intense that we lose cont…

rredick October 19, 2022

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Moderation Management: A Different Approach to Alcohol Use

It’s not the right fit for everyone. But for some it’s a real alternative to the total-abstinence approach. For many people in the United States, …

rredick October 12, 2022

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The Meaning of Recovery: Five People Share Their Stories

As Allies members know quite well, substance use disorder often throws not just the user, but the entire family unit into turmoil. The documentary "Ou…

rredick October 3, 2022

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Three Common Thinking Traps, and How to Avoid Them

Our minds have various kinds of natural bias. Fortunately they can be recognized and resisted. Bias affects everyone’s thinking. While it isn’t a…

rredick September 28, 2022

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Anger Management: 11 Strategies For Regaining Calm and Control

We all know how destructive “wildfire” anger can be. The good news is that a suite of skills and practices—known as anger management—can help …

rredick September 19, 2022

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This Documentary That Shows the Whole Family’s Experience with Substance Use

As Allies members know quite well, substance use disorder often throws not just the user, but the entire family unit into turmoil. The documentary "Ou…

rredick September 14, 2022

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