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    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, recovery, drugs, treatment, bribes, incentives, positive reinforcement, rewards, SUD, addicted loved one,

    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…
    Laurie September 20, 2019
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, addiction recovery, bribes, bribe, incentive, incentives, positive reinforcement, rewards, loved one, CRAFT, behavior,

    Bribes, Incentives and Positive Reinforcement

    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 September 10, 2019
    Allies in Recovery, Dominique Simon Levine, dsl, addiction, addiction recovery, SUD, CRAFT, drinking, alcohol, patience, patient, treatment, psychiatry, therapy, natural consequences, abstinence, dry drunk, well-being

    I Have no Patience Left

    The courts failed to enforce treatment for her daughter, once out of jail. Now her daughter's life is a real mess. Take a look at how Dominique Simon-…
    Dominique July 10, 2019
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, addiction recovery, pot, marijuana, heroine, opioids, stoned, high, positive steps, psychiatrist, CRAFT, Super bowl, alcohol, drugs,

    Celebrating a Few Positive Steps

    Wins can come when you're least expecting them. Read an inspiring report of a member's recent success using CRAFT. Positive steps like these don't mea…
    an-allies-in-recovery-member March 14, 2019
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, recovery, treatment, drugs, marijuana, pot, dabs, pipe, approach, loved one, selfish, self-centered, manipulate, manipulative, Communication

    Help! We Need a New Approach

    She's fed up with her son's patterns of non-communication. Whenever his use is addressed, he withdraws and shuts off communication. When he does reach…
    Dominique February 18, 2019
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, addiction recovery, opioids, drugs, rehab, home, daybed, footlocker, Craft, addicted loved one, self-care, rewards, housing, boundaries, meditation, treatment, barriers,

    How A Daybed & Footlocker Can Change the Game

    After rehab, many parents find themselves in that gray area of whether or not to allow their recovering loved one to stay at home. Follow these guidel…
    Dominique February 5, 2019
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, addiction, addiction recovery, treatment, involuntary commitment, addicted loved one, partnering, craft, angry, angrily, rewards, lsd, drugs, pot, marijuana, reflective listening

    He’s Angry And Pushing us Away

    They began to implement CRAFT guidelines when he comes home high, trying new gestures and rewards to connect with him when he's sober. Their son howev…
    Dominique February 1, 2019
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, addiction recovery, SUD, opioids, opiates, MAT, relapse, relapsing, David Sheff, Beautiful Boy, CRAFT,

    He’s Relapsing Right Now, Should he Leave Home?

    If, as family members, we wait around for a 100% commitment from our loved one, we will almost certainly be waiting a long time. Family members must m…
    Dominique December 20, 2018
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, addiction recovery, recovery, alcohol, bulimia, Craft, drinking, dui, treatment, self-harm

    She Secretly Struggles with Bulimia and Alcohol

    There is a difference between someone who is not aware of the effects and dangers of what they are doing, and someone who is. This high-functioning da…
    Dominique November 16, 2018
    Allies in Recovery, AiR, Dominique Simon-Levine, dsl, addiction, addiction recovery, pot, marijuana, ocd, anxiety, college, lgbt, gay, bully, mental health, rewards, moderation,

    He Thinks Pot is His Wonder Drug

    Her 21-year-old son has several mental health issues and has decided that smoking pot helps. She sees that his motivation has evaporated and blames th…
    Dominique November 5, 2018
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