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…
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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…
Is Suboxone a Good Thing for Your Loved One?
An Allies in Recovery member is overwhelmed by all the conflicting information and stances on Suboxone. Her 40-year-old son has struggled for 15 year…
The Patient’s Journey Through Treatment and Recovery: A Map
The typical phases, bright spots, hard moments, and takeaways in SUD treatment and recovery. An amazing resource from The Addiction Policy Forum this …
Long-Term Remission and Recovery: Research by Psychiatrist John. F. Kelly
Dr. John. F Kelly is one of the world’s leading authorities on recovery from alcohol and other drugs. In this PDF version of his slideshow, he revie…
He May Not Be Ready to Address It All at Once
When our Loved Ones are making progress, slow and steady reinforcement using CRAFT can be better than pushing hard.
Involuntary Treatment Usually Fails. Here’s Why.
A New York Times contributor explains—and tells us why voluntary treatment, and approaches like CRAFT, succeed more often.
My Son is Using Methamphetamines 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…
She’s Threatening Suicide Unless I Let Her Come Home and Use
When threats, anger, and possible self-harm enter the equation, it’s time to seek help for you Loved One. Susie’s daughter is lashing out at her, …