Oh, the Grief of Witnessing a Loved One’s Addiction
Member gptraveler finds that the experience of having an addicted Loved One brings up deep grief, similar to experiencing a death, and wonders whether…
Category: CYCLE OF USE
I’m Seeking Justice for My Son
esta4 has addressed a comment to the Allies in Recovery community, sharing the terrible news of her son's passing. She also seeks to inform famili…
I Manage Two Sober Homes
What recovery means to us is not necessarily defined by 12-Step adherence, though we have found that people who are truly committed to 12-Step concept…
He is Relapsing Right Now, Should He Leave Home?
If, as family members, we wait around for a 100% commitment from our Loved One, we will almost certainly be waiting a long time. Family members must m…
He Was ‘Chipping’ at the Sober House
Your son is using again, after three overdoses in quick succession, including one in detox. As his mom, you’ve had your suspicions but still had…
Chicken or the Egg?
This is my opinion, and I may be wrong about your daughter’s motives, but I think it's helpful to hear from an experienced drug user (me).&n…
My Son Is All Over the Place & Got Violent with Me
As family members we can become immune to the odd, desperate, and even dangerous, things our Loved Ones do while under the influence of drugs or alcoh…
A Mother’s Addiction Threatens Her Sons’ Recovery
An aunt has been instrumental in helping her two nephews engage into treatment. Their recovery remains strong yet she worries that their mother's rece…
He’s Withdrawing from Suboxone at Home!
They discharged him from detox precisely when withdrawal was at its worst. He will need the full support of his family to get through this difficult t…
Fentanyl is Winning
Fentanyl hijacks our ability to find pleasure elsewhere in life, and the withdrawals are so agonizing that we'll do absolutely anything to avoid them.…