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“We Are Absolutely the Worst People” in Her Life: When Mental Illness, SUD, and Blame Collide

Your CRAFT skills may be put to the test, but they’re still indispensable. Perhaps more than ever. At Allies in Recovery, we’re always impressed …

Laurie MacDougall October 28, 2022

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The Question of Moderation: Is It Okay for Your Loved One to Drink Small Amounts of Alcohol?

An Allies in Recovery member hears her loved one expressing a desire to reintroduce small amounts of alcohol into his life. He's been through program …

Dominique Simon September 23, 2022

I Think I’m Ready to Ask Him to Leave – Even Though I’ve Been Doing CRAFT

An active Allies in Recovery member wrote in to our “Pose a Question” blog with an update about her partner who continues to use substances and to…

Dominique Simon September 16, 2022

Resisting Treatment? He’s Not a Rare Case

Substance Abuse Disorder typically occurs in stages — and readiness to seek treatment is not the first of these. Fortunately, CRAFT was designed wit…

Dominique Simon September 16, 2022

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A Chink in the Armor of Their Denial is DAY ONE in the Healing and Recovery Process

Understanding our Loved One’s struggle with addiction often means understanding denial. It’s not as simple as it appears.

Dominique Simon February 1, 2022

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The Hard, Worthy Work of Being on His Side

There’s nothing easy about communication with a Loved One who’s convinced they have no issues to address. But with kindness, clarity, and preparat…

annieunhooked August 23, 2021

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What Does Being “In Denial” Actually Mean: In Denial Definition

Acceptance of a painful reality is a process and takes time. If it's happening to you, be open to the truth and gentle with yourself. If it's happenin…

annieunhooked December 4, 2020