Is This Early Recovery Instability or Is He Headed for Relapse?
“He’s doing worse and worse. He’s hiding away in his room. He’s headed for a relapse.” Early recovery does not always lo…
Member Topics: MODULE 4 - how do I talk to my LO?
When the Wish Came, I Didn’t See It
She's receiving texts from her significant other but she suspects he's intoxicated when sending them. Looking back, she fears she missed a …
The Power of Language
Laurie MacDougall discusses the dramatic impact that language has on our discussions of Substance Use Disorder. Let's work together to reduce stigma, …
How Can I Apply CRAFT to this Exchange?
Concerned about her Loved One's use, with only phone and email to connect, a member asks for the CRAFT stance on a recent exchange. Here we t…
Texting to Perfection
Now that texting is the main mode of communication with her Loved One, a member wonders about the best way to use CRAFT in this medium. Dominique Simo…
He May Still Be Gambling
Lynne72 feels conflicted about a recent exchange with her Loved One. He reported some good news, but left out information that left her wanting to inq…
Is Hoping and Praying All I Can Do?
Lynne72's Loved One lives far away and seems to call all the shots. When he only contacts the family on his own terms, it leaves her feeling helpl…
Son Coming Home for Christmas
Allies member StrongerTogether is anticipating her son's return home from a sober house for the holidays. How do we approach those family events w…
How Exactly Does This Website Help Families?
Allies' founder and director, Dominique Simon-Levine, responds to questions from our Content Editor about the Key Observation exercises in our eLearni…
How Can I Intervene from Far Away?
It can be hard to tell over the phone when your son is high. He will probably not slur and you have no visual cues. It is subtle— is he in …