He’s In Treatment & Doing Well – But Asking for Financial Help
Hurray! Your Loved One is in treatment and doing well. As you’re discovering, the questions and concerns don’t stop when they stop using. …
Category: Discussion Blog
How Does AiR Line Up with Al-Anon?
At AiR we agree there is no controlling someone’s substance use, BUT we differ on a crucial point: a family member does have influence…
What Does It Mean to “Reward” Your Loved One?
A new behavior like sobriety requires your Loved One to go against the grain and reverse their ways. A reward serves as encouragement. A rew…
You’re Invited to a Special Screening of the Film “If Only” in Reading, MA
You are invited to a special screening of the short film "If Only" - the story of two teenage boys who experiment with, and become addicted …
Cows Do It With Grass, We Do It With Thoughts
If you were a cow, much of your day would be about eating. And part of your unique digestive process would involve ruminating: the process of bringing…
Q & A: Key Observations—the eLearning Exercises
Dominique Simon-Levine, in this Question & Answer discussion, introduces you to the Key Observations exercises. You'll understand what th…
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…
What to do if you find drugs in his room
You've had some suspicions. You decide to look around in her room. You can’t believe what you’re seeing. Slowly your mind c…
Do You Need Guidance with Your Situation?
Use this space to post a general comment or a question, or share a personal experience. Also, come here to read comments & questions fr…
One Father’s Thoughts on Faith & Addiction
A father talks about how faith has helped him and his family to navigate the rough waters of addiction. Dominique Simon-Levine shares advice on f…