Should I Confiscate His Drugs?
Her son was asked to leave college and is now using at home. Mom's been confiscating drugs when she finds them as she fears for his safety. Will this …
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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…
Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcements – 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…
Working on my Own Recovery
She is facing some hard truths as she looks back on the past ten years of her husband's addiction. He is finally sober, but he has yet to acknowledge …
Will My Son Ever 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…
Practicing Forgiveness With A Loved One
If you have an addicted loved one in your life and are currently struggling with desperation, anger, and other difficult emotions, I would like you to…
How to Use Rewards with An Addicted Family Member
How rewarding an addicted family member for non-use can help decrease their use, get them into treatment, and increase your own quality of life.
How to Talk to Your Loved One About Alcohol or Drug Abuse: Cultivating the Positive
Seven strategies that will help you communicate more effectively with a loved one.
How to Stay Safe When a Family Member is Abusing Alcohol or Drugs
Even if there is no history of physical violence, you should learn these two simple techniques for de-escalating conflict.