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    Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 2

    In this follow-up to her post on incentives, bribes and reinforcing, Laurie MacDougall shares her "One and Done" approach. Read on for a practical and…
    Laurie MacDougall September 10, 2020

    Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 1

    A family member writes in wondering about rewarding her loved one for attending a few recovery group meetings. Guest author and recovery enthusiast La…
    Laurie MacDougall September 9, 2020

    The Power of Language

    Laurie MacDougall discusses the dramatic impact that language has on our discussions of Substance Use Disorder. Let's work together to reduce stigma, …
    Laurie MacDougall May 15, 2020

    Denial About Addiction – Will My Son See the Truth?

    A member wonders if her son will ever come to terms with what he's put the family through. Read Annie Highwater's inspiring response which offers stre…
    annieunhooked April 9, 2020
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    I Wish I Could Hire Someone to Help Her Handle Life in Early Recovery

    Early recovery can feel as shaky and chaotic as life before recovery as a loved one struggles to keep up with everything, from drug testing and appoin…
    Dominique Simon February 6, 2020
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    Benzos, Recovery, And my Own Experience

    Our Allies member has mixed feelings about the klonopin her son is taking. His psychiatrist however is not concerned as long as it's being taken as pr…
    Dominique Simon January 21, 2020
    Yellow Lockers

    She’s Back Home With a Daybed and Locker

    Her daughter is back at home after violating probation and a few months of active use. It's a shock to see her daughter in this state again. But she i…
    Dominique Simon December 5, 2019
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    Rewards For Today or Consequences For Yesterday

    She's thankful her loved one is no longer using, but his finances are a mess. Should she allow natural consequences for his past use even if it means …
    Dominique Simon October 8, 2019
    Test Tubes

    Drug Testing at Home?

    Guest blogger, Laurie MacDougall responds to a member explaining what she and her husband did when they let their son move back home to work on his re…
    Laurie MacDougall September 24, 2019
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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 expert, interactive blog, podcasts, 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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