Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery Communication, honesty, encouragement — and maybe some therapy — will help both of you repair the damage of addiction Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 858
How To Be a Superstar Sober Ally How To Be a Superstar Sober Ally It is a very fine thing in life to never battle addiction. But it's even finer to stand beside those who have Friday, May 19, 2023 0 9584
When and How To Hold an Intervention When and How To Hold an Intervention Understand the process, make your loved one feel cherished and supported, and you can all begin to heal Wednesday, May 10, 2023 0 6011
10 Top Colleges for Recovery—And Sober Adventure 10 Top Colleges for Recovery—And Sober Adventure It's Collegiate Recovery Week! Get schooled about recovery residences, specialized counselors ... and sober study abroad?! Tuesday, April 11, 2023 0 11361
Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Your loved one needs your support in recovery, difficult as the dynamics may be. Our guide to getting better together Monday, April 10, 2023 0 5543
Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? How can I tell, and what can I do to help? A supportive, compassionate presence can be a difference-maker Wednesday, March 22, 2023 0 3871
A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive All Sober EVP of Addiction and Recovery Maeve O'Neill reflects on the messages and mentors that inspired her life's work Tuesday, February 21, 2023 0 2354
The Old Way Didn't Work: Solving Problems in Recovery The Old Way Didn't Work: Solving Problems in Recovery Open communication and taking ownership aren't easy, but get to know them, and you can do some real repair work. Here's how Monday, December 12, 2022 0 3038
Be Merry and Bright: Celebrating the Holidays With Sober Family and Friends Be Merry and Bright: Celebrating the Holidays With Sober Family and Friends Make your festivities inclusive and inviting for sober loved ones! We shared some tips with Well+Good Sunday, December 4, 2022 0 9341
Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Unwelcome life changes are distressing for adolescents. Here's how to guide them toward healthy emotional responses Wednesday, November 16, 2022 0 2049
What NOT To Say to Sober Friends What NOT To Say to Sober Friends You may be curious why someone has decided to go sober—and you probably mean well! Wednesday, September 21, 2022 0 2987
How To Help Children Impacted by Parental Addiction How To Help Children Impacted by Parental Addiction A guide to being a compassionate and supportive presence, from the Addiction Policy Forum Wednesday, August 24, 2022 0 1594
8 Ways To Help You Keep Loving Someone With an Addiction 8 Ways To Help You Keep Loving Someone With an Addiction If a loved one is struggling with addiction, here’s how you can help yourself—and them Wednesday, March 2, 2022 0 0
Caring for People Who Use Drugs Caring for People Who Use Drugs In this video, people who use drugs, people in recovery and harm reduction professionals impart their advice to health professionals Wednesday, March 2, 2022 0 1872
Understanding Treatment Options Understanding Treatment Options Deciding to find the treatment option that works best is the most important first step toward building a new life in recovery! Wednesday, March 2, 2022 0 2035
Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction Sam Fowler discusses the impact addiction can have on the whole family, in this TEDx Talk Monday, January 10, 2022 0 1914
Warning Signs That Someone You Love Needs Treatment Warning Signs That Someone You Love Needs Treatment Addiction does not form overnight. Here's what to look for if you're concerned about a loved one Sunday, January 2, 2022 0 2065
How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids This kid-friendly video lays out what happens when someone is struggling with substance use disorder Tuesday, November 23, 2021 0 2014
Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families Addiction is complicated and emotional for the families of those needing treatment and in recovery. This Addiction Policy Forum resource can help you navigate it Thursday, November 11, 2021 0 1953
Talking With Your College-Bound Young Adult About Alcohol Talking With Your College-Bound Young Adult About Alcohol Parents can advise their college-bound kids when it comes to drinking, and the conversation doesn’t have to be awkward. Read this SAMHSA guide Wednesday, November 10, 2021 0 1
Understanding Addiction and Recovery Understanding Addiction and Recovery Maslow's "hierarchy of needs" helps us better understand how addiction affects our brains and lives Thursday, September 9, 2021 0 2691