Podcast #6—The Language of Recovery
Annie and Laurie discuss the familiar anecdotes of recovery (such as "the 3 C's," "Do the next right thing" and "The…
Member Topics: Self-help groups
Podcast #5—Support
(59min47sec) Laurie and Annie compare support group experiences as well as what is helpful when you first find out, or if you're going t…
Heads Up Information if You’re “New to SUD”
In a recent conversation on the Coming Up for Air podcast, a discussion took place as to what tips parents and loved ones may need when first facing t…
He’s Home and Stays in His Man Cave All Day
One would hope that the structure and activities of an inpatient facility would rub off on your son after 45 days, and it has. He is going to meetings…
Nature Teaches Us to Give & Receive Support
I believe the epidemic of addiction that our nation is experiencing is awakening us to our need to support one another, and thankfully support groups …
He’s In Treatment: It’s Your Cue to Step Back
There’s a lot of starting and stopping in early sobriety. This can unfortunately last some time. It’s going to take patience and trust in …
How AiR Can Help You to Shift the Balance
This site provides videos that teach the CRAFT approach. Interspersed with the videos are worksheets we call Key Observations. The informati…
Fast Forward to February
Charismatic and inspiring author Annie Highwater graces Allies in Recovery's Discussion Blog with this new piece on Getting Through the …
I Will Not Lie for Him or Make Up Excuses
My boundaries are in place to uphold my integrity and morals and values. Respectfully, I will not bend on them. He can be as loud and try to manipulat…
Can He Successfully Moderate? There’s Only One Way to Find Out …
The founders of AA suggest that attempts at moderation provide the best litmus test for alcoholism. In their view, drinkers that are able to cut back …