How Can We Help our Daughter Find Residential Treatment?
What her daughter needs—a solid residential treatment program for women—should not be so hard to find. Unfortunately, such programs often are. We …
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A Court Ruling That Endangers 130 Million With SUD or Mental Health Challenges
A landmark ruling in 2019 required insurers to define “medical necessity” in accordance with accepted clinical standards. But in 2022, a three-jud…
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.
“Patients’ Bill of Rights” For Substance Use Disorder Becomes Law in California
It has more teeth than most past efforts in any state. And it may well save lives.
I Don’t Know What’s Right Anymore
An Allies member wonders if she can even go on, reeling from the constant stream of destruction and drama in her Loved One's life. She doesn&…
He’s so Agitated, how can I Help?
While a Loved One tries to navigate life at home without using, he's grown increasingly snappy and impatient. Dominique Simon-Levine shines a ligh…
We Need to Find the Middle Ground
This family needs help practicing CRAFT with their Loved One. He's been in and out of treatment for years, and not everyone is in agreement about …
An Interview with Dominique Simon-Levine
Presenting the latest podcast episode from Patrick Doyle of Family Addiction Coach, featuring our very own Dominique Simon-Levine. This conversation b…
My Contact with Her Is So Limited
A Loved One is responding less to texts now. Things changed fast with Covid and a new living situation puts her around more use than before. But …
The Question of Moderation
An Allies member has had a rocky year with her Loved One in and out of treatment. He's back at home now, but wants to try moderation and the …