Overdose – Who is Responsible?
The advent and availability of Narcan are pushing the responsibility for a Loved One’s behavior onto the family even more. The suggestion that f…
Category: MODULE 6 – natural consequences
Using Home as a Reward
A Member Question: "As I learn more from the site I understand influencing him toward treatment is a process that takes time...I feel we sho…
He Has Relapsed, and He’s Sleeping On My Couch
Your son made it a whole year before relapsing. That’s a huge success. Without knowing a lot more detail about your situation, I’d suggest…
It’s Really Hard Not to Say Anything When He’s Drunk
"But it’s soooo hard not to be angry or not talk negatively WHILE he's drunk. WHILE he's not doing the things he said he would…
I Filed the Section 35 — I Feel Such Relief
"I filed the Section 35 and it is probably the best thing I’ve done. They already had him in custody so they did not have to search f…
“I Can’t Seem to Get Out of the Negative Talk”
“It's so hard to have positive talk when I know my husband has been drinking. I can't seem to get out of the negative talk while he'…
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. …
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…
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…
What If My Loved One Isn’t Suffering Natural Consequences?
Your intentions are good. You care deeply about your Loved One. But could you be preventing them from taking a necessary stumble?