He’s Almost 18 … I Can’t Force Him to Get Help
The situation with your son is upsetting and complex. It is paralyzing to parent a teen who runs away or threatens to hurt himself, either willfully o…
Member Topics: MODULE 6
How to Address Substance Abuse in an Elderly Loved One
Your father is elderly and does little more than sleep and drink. This is indeed dangerous. The ability to apply CRAFT to your situation depends on th…
My Son’s Going Nowhere
Dealing with multiple addicted Loved Ones is an enormous challenge. Treatment remains the best option we have. AiR helps you get your Loved One there.…
Should I Hide My Strategy or Let Her Know?
An AiR member wrote in to ask whether or not it's advisable to let your Loved One know about your strategy (pulling away when there's use, etc…
It’s Really Hard Not to Say Anything When He’s Drunk
"But it’s soooo hard not to be angry or not talk negatively WHILE he's drunk. WHILE he's not doing the things he said he would…
I Filed the Section 35 — I Feel Such Relief
"I filed the Section 35 and it is probably the best thing I’ve done. They already had him in custody so they did not have to search f…
Q & A: Key Observations—the eLearning Exercises
Dominique Simon-Levine, in this Question & Answer discussion, introduces you to the Key Observations exercises. You'll understand what th…
Can You Leave Tough Love Behind?
The idea of changing our whole mindset can seem daunting. Yet as the family of an addicted Loved One, there are some basic, and fundamental shifts you…
Is Your Loved One Using or Not Using?
A father shares a story of a family gathering in which his son may or may not have been high. When you are unsure of how to respond to your Loved One,…