Did the Boundary I Set Make Him Drink Even More?
Jbernard116’s made an impressive start in applying CRAFT to this challenging situation. Unfortunately, the boundary she set didn’t immediately yie…
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“Heads Up” Tips for Those New to SUD
Have you ever looked back on a particularly stressful time in your life and wished you’d known a few things ahead of the struggle? Or maybe you wer…
We have love. You’re not alone: Allison Russell Sings of Trauma, Recovery, and Joy
The Canadian singer/songwriter and her luminous ensemble weave some magic at a NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Artistic gifts, conventional wisdom tells us, of…
Meet the Parents Who’ve Had Enough of the War on Drugs
As one of the world’s leading researchers and thinkers on trauma, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk knows better than to offer solutions to this most intricat…
Allies in Recovery Holiday Schedule & Virtual Recovery Support Resource Directory
In observance of the holidays, Allies in Recovery will not be holding our CRAFT Skills, CRAFT Educational, or CRAFT Family Support Groups for the week…
My Brother Is Not a Monster: A Children’s Book About SUD, Recovery, and One Loving Family
Children can understand SUD better than adults might think. Good storytelling can help. This beautifully illustrated children’s book is spot on: sho…
Please Help Me Improve What I Say to Her
Words matter so much — both the ones we speak or write, and the one we choose not to. Fletcher921’s daughter uses meth and opioids, and was recent…
Don’t Give Up Too Soon On Medication-Assisted Treatment
Elaine's son is struggling to quit opioids, but the path is hard. He’s had many rounds of detox, and is now trying to self-medicate. An initial atte…
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…
Resisting Treatment? He’s Not a Rare Case
Substance Abuse Disorder typically occurs in stages — and readiness to seek treatment is not the first of these. Fortunately, CRAFT was designed wit…