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A New Study Reveals How the Brains of Family Members Respond to Their Loved One

It’s no mystery that humans subjected to various stressors can respond in similar ways. But why is this so? What are the neurological mechanisms? We…

AlliesInRecovery March 27, 2025

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A Closer Look at Two Situations

A look at two situations from the AIR blog -- a woman who stops communicating, and a young man who wants to stay alone while withdrawing.

Dominique Simon October 11, 2024

He’s Not Using, But He Still Depends on Me for Everything.

decostam’s 32-year-old son lives at home, and has succeeded in abstaining from opioid use for two years. Despite this huge accomplishment, he seems …

Dominique Simon April 9, 2024

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Does CRAFT Work for Couples, Too?

CRAFT is often used in parent-child relationships, but its powerful tools work extremely well for couples. Learn why that's true.

Dominique Simon February 23, 2024

Progress and Appreciation: A Letter From Holland

Danielle and her son have gone through a lot, individually and together. At Allies, we remember their years of struggle relating to his SUD. What joy,…

rredick February 20, 2024

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Interview with Kathleen Cochran

Kathleen Cochran founded Heart of a Warrior Woman, for mothers of kids with substance use disorder. She supports many paths to recovery.

Dominique Simon February 9, 2024

Needles In The Ear Can Help With Addiction? You Heard That Right

You’d be forgiven if ear acupuncture isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when talk turns to substance use disorder. Numerous studies, however…

rredick November 14, 2023

Our Loved Ones Need Us to Listen. Even (Or Especially) When Their Behavior Is at Its Worst.

When Sweets1997 and his family allowed their adult son access to their home while they were away, it was a simple act of love. They returned to a tras…

Laurie MacDougall September 5, 2023

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If My Loved One Commits To Treatment, Should I Ease Up on CRAFT?

Disengaging from a Loved One isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. But doing so when they’re using is a basic (and proven) part of CRAFT—as is t…

Laurie MacDougall August 9, 2023

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New Data Proves It: You’re Not Alone

A Pew Research Center survey gives us another sharp statistical window on substance use in America. Its findings may surprise you. 46% of Americans ha…

AlliesInRecovery May 17, 2023

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