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    Category: TREATMENT SUPPORTS & RESOURCES – approaches

    New Report Makes a Powerful Case for Voluntary, Not Forced, Treatment for Addiction

    The Drug Policy Alliance’s stance is both ethical and practical, but U.S. policy often diverges from its recommendations
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    rredick November 12, 2024

    Feeling Empowered and Hopeful as an Ally to My Boyfriend

    Problematic alcohol use isn’t on anyone’s wish list for a relationship, but CRAFT can make the challenge easier to bear
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    AlliesInRecovery October 8, 2024
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    Help! Finding CRAFT-Savvy Resources Is a Challenge!

    CRAFT-trained service providers are few and far between. Here are some tips for finding them, or finding the next best thing.
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    Laurie MacDougall July 9, 2024
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    Getting the Most Out of This Site

    Personal trainers and the like are terrific—when they’re accessible. Unfortunately, individual counseling is still a rarity with CRAFT, despite it…
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    Dominique Simon April 16, 2024
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    The Biden Administration Is Easing Access to Methadone

    Fentanyl and other opioids are cutting lives short in numbers we’ve never seen before. Unfortunately, this health emergency hasn’t yet generated t…
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    rredick March 5, 2024

    Does CRAFT Work for Couples, Too?

    CRAFT is often used in parent-child relationships, but its powerful tools work extremely well for couples. Learn why that's true.
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    Dominique Simon February 23, 2024

    Progress and Appreciation: A Letter From Holland

    Danielle and her son have gone through a lot, individually and together. At Allies, we remember their years of struggle relating to his SUD. What joy,…
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    rredick February 20, 2024
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    She Quit Treatment and Left. Should I Even Try To Stay In Touch?

    Dave5656 is wondering if whether now is the time to let go. His daughter has stopped participating in treatment. She’s also moved back in with a boy…
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    Laurie MacDougall February 6, 2024
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    Ozempic, Widely Used for Diabetes and Weight Loss, Has Potential Substance Use Disorder Benefits As Well

    It was developed to help regulate blood sugar in diabetics and pre-diabetics. It’s widely (though unofficially) used for weight loss. Now semaglutid…
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    rredick September 12, 2023

    My Son Needs Care For More Than Just Addiction. Where on Earth Can I Find It?

    Substance use disorder often occurs alongside other physical and mental health challenges, making a tough situation much harder and more complex. As f…
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    Dominique Simon August 29, 2023
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    Allies in Recovery

    Allies in Recovery is a Membership-based program providing knowledge and skills to families who have loved ones struggling with addiction, since 2003. Using CRAFT, the only behavioral training method designed specifically for families and scientifically proven to work, you’ll learn how to communicate, behave, intervene, and guide your loved one toward recovery. Eight self-guided video modules provide the complete CRAFT skillset. We supplement the training videos with hand-tailored guidance provided through an interactive blog, podcasts, live daily groups and trainings with our experts, and curated resources – including ways to locate hard-to-find, quality, low- or no-cost treatment, and other pathways through which your loved one can find recovery. You aren’t alone – you have Allies!

     

     

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    Call Us: (413) 387-9395

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    NOTE: Allies in Recovery does not provide medical advice.

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