Overdose – Who is Responsible?
Overdose deaths are skyrocketing and Narcan has become THE focus. But for the family of the opiate using loved one, Narcan is a double-edged sword.
Category: Learn to facilitate your own intervention
You may believe that getting your addicted family member into treatment would take a miracle. Or you may think it can only happen if a professional is brought in. But our approach is unique in that it teaches you, the family member or close friend, how to do your own intervention.
Our experience at Allies in Recovery shows us that you don’t need a high-priced professional. The only exception is if there is imminent danger or you don’t have 4-6 weeks to follow the CRAFT guidelines and do a successful intervention on your own. CRAFT as we teach it online provides a pretty low threshold for family members to get some training and education.
The Road to Recovery: Our Child’s Early Sobriety
An Allies in Recovery member writes from the heart, sharing his experience of being the parent of an adult child in early recovery: "We were in the be…
Al-Anon vs. Allies in Recovery: How Our Approach Differs
At Allies in Recovery, we disagree with Al-Anon on one crucial point: A family member is part of the immediate environment and CAN create the conditio…
Can You Leave Tough Love Behind?
The idea of changing our whole mindset can seem daunting. Yet as the family of an addicted loved one, there are some basic, and fundamental shifts you…
Whatever You Put in Front of Your Sobriety You Will Lose
There is an AA saying, one that I think also applies to families navigating the addiction of a loved one. Simply put, getting and staying sober must c…
You’ve Got a Plan! How to Guide Your Loved One Towards Recovery
If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve made it to this site. This means you are putting together a plan for dealing with substance abuse …
How to Get an Addicted Family Member into Treatment
An intervention does not have to be a big dramatic family meeting with lots of tears and pressure. It can simply be a quiet moment at the kitchen tabl…
Asking a Loved One to Leave the House
One of the most painful and confusing situations for a family dealing with an adult loved one’s drug or alcohol addiction is wondering if you should…
How to Use Rewards with An Addicted Family Member
How rewarding an addicted family member for non-use can help decrease their use, get them into treatment, and increase your own quality of life.
Understanding Your Reactions to an Addicted Family Member
How you react to your loved one when they are using drugs or alcohol is key to guiding them towards getting help for their addiction.