Overdose – Who is Responsible?
Overdose deaths are skyrocketing and Narcan has become THE focus. But for the family of the opiate using loved one, Narcan is a double-edged sword.
PTSD: Does Post-Recovery = Post-Traumatic?
Do some of these symptoms describe you? A parent wrote me recently that it felt like he had PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) from having lived th…
The Road to Recovery: Our Child’s Early Sobriety
An Allies in Recovery member writes from the heart, sharing his experience of being the parent of an adult child in early recovery: "We were in the be…
Do You Mind If I Give You a Bit of Advice? Making Sense of “Peer Wisdom”
Having a loved one who struggles with addiction is one of the best ways to attract advice from all directions. Who do you listen to? Who do you ignore…
Can You Leave Tough Love Behind?
The idea of changing our whole mindset can seem daunting. Yet as the family of an addicted loved one, there are some basic, and fundamental shifts you…
Nightmare Becomes Reality: You’ve Found Drug Paraphernalia
You've had some suspicions. You decide to look around in her room. You can’t believe what you’re seeing. Slowly your mind comes clear… she’s …
How to Modify CRAFT for Your Loved One Using Opiates
Unsure of how to implement the CRAFT method with your opiate user? We explain how to use rewards and stepping away, even when "non-use" doesn't seem t…
Whatever You Put in Front of Your Sobriety You Will Lose
There is an AA saying, one that I think also applies to families navigating the addiction of a loved one. Simply put, getting and staying sober must c…
You’ve Got a Plan! How to Guide Your Loved One Towards Recovery
If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve made it to this site. This means you are putting together a plan for dealing with substance abuse …
Are You Willing to Change?
Our role as the family member of a struggling loved one is not limited to doing things for them. What we do for our own well-being (physical, mental, …
