I Feel So Hopeless: Her Drug Dealer Boyfriend is Brainwashing Her
Can you relate to this mom? She has spent much of her daughter's life battling to find the right supports and treatment, only to now watch her in …
Member Topics: MODULE 2 - stay safe
How Hard Should He Fall?
Is danger a regular part of your dance with your Loved One? Do you find it hard to know when to step in and when to let them find their own solution? …
He Ransacks the House for the Drugs I Confiscated
If a family member has confiscated a Loved One's stash, is it ever appropriate to dole it out in small amounts in order to prevent them from furth…
It’s Time to Leave
Can you practice CRAFT when you are fearful for your own safety? Dominique Simon-Levine gives clear direction to a member who has reached ou…
He Was Drinking Alone in the Motel
A member is putting her Loved One up in a motel as he addresses some serious health concerns. But she just discovered he was drinking again and i…
Should I Confiscate His Drugs?
fissured's Loved One is using at home and she's been confiscating drugs when she finds them. But will this sabatoge the method?…
She’s About to Be Back on the Streets
tinasananes is torn. Her Loved One keeps cycling between rehabs and a very rough life on the streets. It feels like it's time to walk away. D…
I Need Help With Her Living Situation
With trauma in her past, finding safe living options for a Loved One is a challenge. Dominique Simon-Levine lays out a plan and asks the mem…
Dr. Drew on Substance Use and Violence
Dr. Drew has published a new article on the connections between substance use and violence. Drugs and alcohol can both trigger aggression a…
Son Home From Jail, Drinking and Dangerous
Allies Member writes in for help with her Loved One who is back home from jail. He is not working, not looking for work; drinking all the time. H…