He Lives Next Door But He Might As Well Be Out of State
AiR member esta4 is wondering how to better help her alcohol-dependent son, who lives next door and keeps his distance. Dominique Simon-Levine lo…
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The “Roll Up Your Sleeves” Guide to Assisting in Recovery
Times are changing fast in the fields of addiction, treatment and recovery. As the family of an addicted Loved One, navigating the new trends can be t…
He’s Far Away … But Is He Out of Reach?
What we’ve laid out here is what you can do. You are prepared and you are supportive. You are doing what you can to keep yourself calm. You don&…
My Son is an Adult, Living on His Own
Enable treatment. This is about closing the gap between active use and recovery. Many people with addiction cannot, or will not, research, locate, cal…
He Wants to Go Off Methadone Alone
AiR member mom101 is concerned about her son who wants to go off methadone on his own. Dominique Simon-Levine addresses this dilemma, discusses t…
“I Am Really Struggling Today…”
"I am really struggling today. I know that I need to be firmer with my husband about his drinking and I have been good with it in the past. I jus…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Recovery Support
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was designed for people with suicidal tendancies but has proven very effective during the recovery process. It is t…
How to Address Substance Abuse in an Elderly Loved One
Your father is elderly and does little more than sleep and drink. This is indeed dangerous. The ability to apply CRAFT to your situation depends on th…
All in All, She’s Moving Forward
This member's daughter has made vast improvements but isn't totally sober yet. Dominique Simon-Levine explores different treatment option…
He Refuses to Leave
If your Loved One is behaving violently now, the risk is that this will generalize to his future relationships with a spouse, his own children, or oth…