We’ve Walked a Long Road Together. So Why Can’t I Trust?
Trust isn’t a faucet you can turn off and on. And that’s all right. I found that CRAFT changed my life for the better.
Member Topics: self-care for Loved One
She Self-Medicates for Social Anxiety and Refuses Treatment
Social anxiety is way more than shyness. Many cases of SAD involve substances as well as depression. Self-medicating can appear to help but may also b…
Making Changes At Your Own Pace
Laurie and Kayla discuss change -- how to manage it, how quickly it can or can't happen, and how to focus your efforts. Learn to put yourself first. S…
Don’t Let Worry Make His Progress Invisible
We want to protect our Loved Ones (and ourselves) from the dangers of reoccurrence. But we can’t overlook what’s working.
Treatment and Families: Part One
Laurie, Dominique, and Kayla discuss ideas about families and treatment, focusing particularly on ideas around how the family can affect treatment -- …
CRAFT is Working – Despite a Relapse
An Allies in Recovery member wrote in with this bittersweet account. She shares with us her daughter's words and feelings, confirming that she clearly…
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