She Self-Medicates for Social Anxiety and Refuses Treatment
Social anxiety is way more than shyness. Many cases of SAD involve substances as well as depression. Self-medicating can appear to help but may also b…
Recovery
CRAFT is Working – Despite a Relapse
An Allies in Recovery member wrote in with this bittersweet account. She shares with us her daughter's words and feelings, confirming that she clearly…
His Early Recovery is Triggering Me
Taking care of yourself is also incredibly positive, given how difficult it is when you're in the midst of chaos.
The Power of Language & Stigma in the World of Addiction
Language: a powerful and effective tool for changing widespread stigma towards Substance Use Disorder. Stigma is absolutely rampant in the world of ad…
After 20 Years of Use I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore
Our Allies member has finally found the strength to seek help for herself, too.
It’s Okay Not to Have Hope – I Was There Too – but Hopelessness led me to Hope, and Success
It takes greater strength to process your feelings than to pretend everything is fine.
I Can’t Tell If He Is Using or Not
With her son living far away from her, she finds it difficult to tell whether he has been using or not when they do get to talk.
She Does Great in a Structured Setting. Now She’s Headed Home.
An Allies member fears her daughter's return from court-mandated treatment. It has never gone well in the past. How can she handle things differently…
We’re Fed Up with the Rollercoaster!
An Allies member and his wife wrote in looking for guidance on improving the situation with their son who is living at home for now. He becomes belli…
CRAFT: At A Glance