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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a compassionate and evidence-based treatment for those suffering. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, research has shown that it is effective in treating a wide range of other disorders such as substance dependence, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders.
Meditation & Relaxation
Here are some awesome online resources for those who want to explore relaxation or meditation techniques, or go deeper with their practice. Self-care is a KEY part of the CRAFT Method: a family member who is centered and self-aware is a family member who can be vastly more effective in helping their addicted Loved One. Check out these resources!
Addiction & Serious Mental Illness
Here are resources for families whose Loved One suffers from serious mental illness in addition to substance use disorder.
Signs & Symptoms of Drug Use
A detailed list of signs and symptoms of drug use, withdrawal, dependence—for each type of drug. This is essential information for families implementing CRAFT at home: recognizing the signs of active use help you know when to reward, and when to step away.
Getting Your Child to Accept Treatment for an Alcohol or Drug Addiction
This is a collection of resources specifically directed to parents who are facing a child's addiction and exploring how to get a teenaged Loved One to accept treatment.
Category: Treatment for Your Loved One
This page puts together all of our treatment-related resources. Learn about evidence-based approaches, levels of treatment providers, or peruse the online treatment resource locators we've selected.
Crisis Resources: Hotlines & Websites
DISCLAIMER: Allies in Recovery does not directly recommend or endorse any of the resources listed. We have simply gathered a listing of resources that move prove helpful to you. We leave it up to you to determine if they offer you support or a service(s) you need, as well as, if they are appropriate for your situation.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
► Read the Wikipedia entry on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy...
Category: Trauma-Informed
► SAMHSA's page on Trauma-Informed Approach and Trauma-Specific Interventions ►...
Emotional Freedom Techniques
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is an easy-to-learn self-help technique that combines...
Compassion, Hope & Happiness
TED Talk With Brené Brown This is a 20:20 minute TED Talk presenting...
A Special Focus on Anger
The American Psychological Association Here's the scoop on anger from...
Category: Self-Care for the Family Member (that’s you!)
► A Special Focus on Anger ► CALM Energy ► Compassion, Hope & Happiness ►...
Information, Support & Resources
Al-Anon Family Groups This is the official website of Al-Anon Family Groups is an...
Category: Resources
► AiR's Resource Finding Methodology ► Information, Support &...
CATEGORY: Self-Care for Family Member
Illustration © Eleanor Davis → A Special Focus on Anger → Compassion,...
Teens & Substance Use
♦ Continuing Care: A Parent’s Guide to Your Teen’s Recovery from Substance Abuse ♦ Principles of...
Substance Use & Asperger’s
Read about this correlation on My Asperger's...
Pregnancy, Early Parenting & Recovery
This is a Massachusetts initiative, a website designed to support women who struggle with...
CATEGORY: Dominique Simon-Levine
Dominique Simon-Levine is the Founder and CEO of Allies in Recovery. She launched Allies in Recovery in 2003. Her work has been featured on HBO and NPR. She is a facilitator and a trained speaker on issues of addiction and the family.