When Do You Work on Use of Less-Dangerous Substances?
On this episode of "Coming Up for Air", Dominique shares a family’s question about a Loved One who has addressed their most pressing substance of …
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When Do You Work on Use of Less-Dangerous Substances?
On this episode of "Coming Up for Air", Dominique shares a family’s question about a Loved One who has addressed their most pressing substance of …
Is Suboxone a Good Thing for Your Loved One?
An Allies in Recovery member is overwhelmed by all the conflicting information and stances on Suboxone. Her 40-year-old son has struggled for 15 year…
Podcast #61 — Laurie’s Internal Journey
(53:37) In this episode, Dominique asks Laurie to share with us what was going through her mind when she realized her son was struggling with an …
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 …
Preventing An Opiate Overdose
If your Loved One or anyone you know is using opiates, you should know how to reverse an overdose. Here's the basic information you need to know t…
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…
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…
She’s Still Struggling to Function
A member writes in with concerns that her Loved One is struggling to function, despite the fact that she's been in recovery for a year. Guest cont…
Alcoholism vs. Addiction
Using a wide range of first-hand accounts, this article takes a frank look at the language we use to label addictions, and unpacks some of the meaning…