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…
Member Topics: safety
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…
He Gets Mean and Verbally Abusive
Do not take what he says while drinking personally. Do not expect more from him. This is it, your husband is drunk. Do not expect him to remember his …
The Dilemma of Danger
How do you keep from encouraging further drug use by raising the bottom and protecting your Loved One from overdose? How as a family member do y…