Must I Accept That She’s Killing Herself?
I would change your sentence “accept she is dying” to "accept that things are shifting and your role is limited.” I’m sor…
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Oh, the Grief of Witnessing a Loved One’s Addiction
Member gptraveler finds that the experience of having an addicted Loved One brings up deep grief, similar to experiencing a death, and wonders whether…
I’m Seeking Justice for My Son
esta4 has addressed a comment to the Allies in Recovery community, sharing the terrible news of her son's passing. She also seeks to inform famili…
Should I Take the Risk of Sectioning Her?
You want to civilly commit your sister without the help of her husband. Sectioning someone can indeed create friction in the family, in this case…
I Think She’s Trying to Slowly Die
Your 27-year-old daughter has been drinking heavily for three years and recently attempted suicide while under the influence. She’s with a man, …
He Rarely Drinks in Front of Us
Your son is afflicted with Asperger’s, depression and anxiety, and a possible alcohol issue. He is 23, lives at home, and is planning to leave h…
She Wants to Borrow the Car…We’re Uneasy
She agreed to treatment for alcohol and will head home soon. She'll need transportation when she starts working again. Where does CRAFT …
My Loved One Wants to Try Moderating Their Use
Moderation is the practice of learning to consciously limit the amount one consumes of alcohol or drugs. The research on alcohol suggests that mo…
Rethinking Drinking
Visit the Rethinking Drinking website to learn the answer to "How much is too much?" and more...
Will They Live Long Enough to Get a Shot at Sobriety?
There are definite limits to what a family can do. What a difficult and complicated situation your family is in. To watch two sisters fight and resist…