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My Son is Using Methamphetamine Again. What are my next steps? And is there hope for his recovery?

A Loved One has started using methamphetamine again but is getting therapy for depression. Should our member wait to see if therapy helps, if he exhib…

Dominique Simon-Levine May 12, 2022

CRAFT and Decision-Making: A Listener Weighs In

To look at how CRAFT informs decision-making, Dominique, Kayla, and Laurie address a listener comment, discussing a father's choices in handling a son…

Dominique Simon-Levine May 3, 2022

She Self-Medicates for Social Anxiety and Refuses Treatment

Social anxiety is way more than shyness. Many cases of SAD involve substances as well as depression. Self-medicating can appear to help but may also b…

Dominique Simon-Levine April 29, 2022

Setting Boundaries

In this week's episode of our podcast "Coming Up For Air", Dominique, Laurie and Kayla discuss the importance of setting boundaries with our Loved One…

Dominique Simon-Levine April 25, 2022

CRAFT is Working – Despite a Relapse

An Allies in Recovery member wrote in with this bittersweet account. She shares with us her daughter's words and feelings, confirming that she clearly…

Isabel Cooney April 1, 2022

Treatment and Families: Part 1

Laurie, Dominique, and Kayla discuss ideas about families and treatment, focusing on how the family affects treatment and vice-versa.

jamesheflin March 25, 2022

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. 

Laurie MacDougall February 28, 2022

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…

Laurie MacDougall February 2, 2022

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.

Laurie MacDougall February 1, 2022

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.

Laurie MacDougall January 17, 2022