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InnovatorMD Global Summit 2023: Dominique Simon-Levine Profiles CRAFT and the Work of Allies In Recovery

Its online platform launched just eight years ago, but the impact Allies in Recovery has made in that time is extraordinary. In mid January, Allies’…

Allies in Recovery February 10, 2023

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What Does Being “In Denial” Actually Mean: In Denial Definition

Acceptance of a painful reality is a process and takes time. If it's happening to you, be open to the truth and gentle with yourself. If it's happenin…

annieunhooked December 4, 2020

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

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

Alcoholic daughter: how did we let it get this far?

Her daughter seems incapable of respecting any boundaries - and she can't seem to enforce them. This mom wonders how she let it come to this. Dominiqu…

Dominique Simon February 13, 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

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

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

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