We’re Weighing the Pros & Cons of Different Medications
A Loved One has relapsed again and the family is in the process of meeting with doctors to consider new medications. Dominique Simon-Levine lends…
Category: CYCLE OF USE – relapse & recurrence
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 Says She Won’t Do Residential Treatment
da-mommy's Loved One keeps calling from detox. Full of complaints, she is refusing to go on to residential. In this post, see how the family …
He’s Backsliding and Far Away – Should I Fly Down?
This member lives far from her son who struggles with alcohol use. A recent breakup is causing him to backslide after some real progress. Mom wonders …
Relapse or No Relapse? How Can I Proceed CRAFTily?
Allies member Milliemouse is keeping a close watch on her son's finances as he navigates early recovery. There seem to have been some slip-ups of …
Drug Testing at Home?
Guest blogger, Laurie MacDougall responds to a member explaining what she and her husband did when they let their son move back home to work on his re…
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…
Rewards for Today or Consequences for Yesterday?
Woods is thankful their LO isn't using after a hard few weeks, but his finances are a mess. Is this a time for natural consequences from his …
He’s On Methadone and Frequently Relapsing with Alcohol
This young man is currently in detox, evaluating next steps. He's on Methadone and Mom wonders about different MAT alternatives. He needs rec…
Drug Testing at Home? Some Things to Consider…
Laurie MacDougall responds to a member to explain what she and her husband did when they let their son move back home to work on his recovery. Th…