This is your cue! Learn when to step in …
As you follow the AiR program, you will be making effort each day to (re)build a bridge between you and your loved one. Do not worry if bridges have b…
Category: MODULE 4
Does ‘Out of State’ Mean ‘Out of Reach?’
An Allies in Recovery member recently shared the story of her adult son who lives "out of reach" in another state with his addiction, mental illness t…
Can I Use CRAFT When My Addicted Loved One Has a History of Trauma?
When your addicted loved one also struggles with mental health issues and a history of trauma, there are specific types of treatment to consider. Domi…
The Power of Writing
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…
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…
You Can Lead the Way to Change
The change that I need is not the same as the change my Loved One needs. Making that distinction is important, because so much of our energy tend…
Coax the Scared Animal out of the Woods—Become an Ally
Your Monday evening dinners are a great example of setting the stage for “coaxing the little scared animal out of the woods.” The hard part with t…
Coaxing the Little Scared Animal…
Any parent would want to step in and fix what is so obviously broken. An ally, conversely, does things a little differently. An ally creates a sa…
Stick to Your Guns!
Dear help4t, Since you last wrote in, your daughter lost her job and is now couch hopping. Her ex-boyfriend, a drug user, is back in her life. Your ho…
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…