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“Addiction Is a Disease That Thrives in The Dark”: A Younger Sister’s Plea For an End to Fear and Shame

Sam Fowler and her parents spent many years hiding her brother’s substance use disorder (SUD) from the world. The experience convinced Sam that open…

rredick January 16, 2023

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Did the Boundary I Set Make Him Drink Even More?

Jbernard116’s made an impressive start in applying CRAFT to this challenging situation. Unfortunately, the boundary she set didn’t immediately yie…

Laurie MacDougall January 13, 2023

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An Interview with Guest Jaclyn Brown: Part Two

Guest Jaclyn Brown tells the story of her painful voyage through losing her brother to addiction. She's now a podcast host and a voice for advocacy.

jamesheflin January 9, 2023

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An Interview with Guest Jaclyn Brown: Part One

Guest Jaclyn Brown tells the story of her painful voyage through losing her brother to addiction. She's now a podcast host and a voice for advocacy.

jamesheflin January 9, 2023

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“Heads Up” Tips for Those New to Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Have you ever looked back on a particularly stressful time in your life and wished you’d known a few things ahead of the struggle? Or maybe you wer…

annieunhooked January 6, 2023

We have love. You’re not alone: Allison Russell Sings of Trauma, Recovery, and Joy

The Canadian singer/songwriter and her luminous ensemble weave some magic at a NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Artistic gifts, conventional wisdom tells us, of…

rredick January 5, 2023

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Meet the Parents Who’ve Had Enough of the War on Drugs

As one of the world’s leading researchers and thinkers on trauma, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk knows better than to offer solutions to this most intricat…

rredick December 26, 2022

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Allies in Recovery Holiday Schedule & Virtual Recovery Support Resource Directory

In observance of the holidays, Allies in Recovery will not be holding our CRAFT Skills, CRAFT Educational, or CRAFT Family Support Groups for the week…

AlliesInRecovery December 22, 2022

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My Brother Is Not a Monster: A Children’s Book About SUD, Recovery, and One Loving Family

Children can understand SUD better than adults might think. Good storytelling can help. This beautifully illustrated children’s book is spot on: sho…

rredick December 12, 2022

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Please Help Me Improve What I Say to Her

Words matter so much — both the ones we speak or write, and the one we choose not to. Fletcher921’s daughter uses meth and opioids, and was recent…

Laurie MacDougall October 14, 2022

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