What I Did to Get Better
If I'm out at a party at a friend's house, staying present in the party, in the moment, and enjoying every single moment with them, because that's whe…
Category: MODULE 1 – family’s role in CRAFT stance
Should I Abstain Completely When My Loved One is Around?
Modeling the behavior we are looking for in our loved one is effective, and a key element of CRAFT. It may make sense to avoid drinking, if you are tr…
If You’ve Got Pen & Paper, You’ve Got Power
A number of studies have shown that writing regularly in a journal can improve both mental and physical health. The best way to care for your loved on…
Create the Ideal Home Environment for Your Adult Child in Recovery
Here are 7 ideas for creating the ideal home environment for your adult child in recovery. While supporting them in this phase, establish very clear b…
From Pot to Kratom, He’s Always Using Something
When your loved one is using drugs almost continuously, there are few opportunities to reward non-use. You are right about this. You are also correct …
Stick to Your Guns!
A mom on our Allies in Recovery member site wrote in about her daughter’s recent relapse. Her daughter has been staying away from home, reconnecting…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Recovery Support
While DBT was originally designed for people with suicidal tendencies, it is effective for a host of conditions. DBT is typically taught in groups plu…
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.
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…
Are You Willing to Change?
Our role as the family member of a struggling loved one is not limited to doing things for them. What we do for our own well-being (physical, mental, …
