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Rehab Was Great, but He Came Home and Stumbled. Now He’s Stopped Answering His Phone.

Residential rehab was a huge success for Highlander1’s grown son, but shortly after returning home the drinking started again. Now he’s taken off …

Laurie MacDougall November 7, 2023

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Coldplay’s “Yellow” Like You’ve Never Heard It Before

Think you know what a Coldplay song sounds like? Think again. But the re-imagining of the song is just one of the surprises in store when you watch th…

rredick August 15, 2023

Real Success Stories: Our Families Share How CRAFT Helped Their Loved Ones with SUD

Read real success stories from families who used the CRAFT approach to help their loved ones with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Learn how CRAFT helped…

Dominique Simon March 31, 2023

“I’m In Recovery, But I’m Not Recovered.” Jamie Lee Curtis Opens Up About Her Struggle With Opioids

“To call yourself an alcoholic or a drug addict is a badge of honor,” the actress says. Jamie Lee Curtis is one of Hollywood’s most well-known a…

Dominique Simon March 1, 2023

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She’s Using Again and Gone Missing.

A worried mom wrote in to share news of her daughter's recurrence after 6 months of recovery from AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder). To complicate matters, t…

Dominique Simon February 10, 2023

Innovators’ Summit 2022: Dominique Simon-Levine Introduces CRAFT and the Work of Allies In Recovery

Its online platform launched just seven years ago, but the impact Allies in Recovery has made in that time is extraordinary. Last autumn, Dominique Si…

rredick January 20, 2023

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We have love. You’re not alone: Allison Russell Sings of Trauma, Recovery, and Joy

The Canadian singer/songwriter and her luminous ensemble weave some magic at a NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Artistic gifts, conventional wisdom tells us, of…

rredick January 5, 2023

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Material Rewards Can Make Recovery Fun — and Lead To Dramatically Better Outcomes

The research is clear: tangible rewards can greatly improve recovery efforts. Such programs are at last being given a chance. It’s called contingenc…

rredick October 26, 2022

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The Meaning of Recovery: Five People Share Their Stories

As Allies members know quite well, substance use disorder often throws not just the user, but the entire family unit into turmoil. The documentary "Ou…

rredick October 3, 2022

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This Documentary That Shows the Whole Family’s Experience with Substance Use

As Allies members know quite well, substance use disorder often throws not just the user, but the entire family unit into turmoil. The documentary "Ou…

rredick September 14, 2022

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