Family & friends

Families are often told to "set boundaries" but worry it means pushing their loved one away. What does a healthy boundary actually look like?

It's one of the hardest decisions parents face: let an adult child who is using stay at home, or ask them to leave. How do families think it through?

Families often hear the word "enabling" and worry that their help is making things worse. What does it actually mean?

Family members often put all their energy into the person who's using and run themselves down. What does self-care look like in practice?

Once a loved one is in residential treatment, families often feel useless and unsure what they're allowed to do. How can they help?

A situation we hear about often: a partner who had their longest stretch of sobriety comes home clearly using. The kids are asleep, you're angry and scared at the same time, and i…

Parents often describe an adult child who has moved back home, is clearly using, and gets angry whenever it comes up. How do you stay connected without pretending everything is fi…

When a parent goes into residential treatment, children usually know something is wrong. How much truth do younger kids need, and how do you explain it?

Families sometimes plan a surprise confrontation like the ones on television. If something about it feels wrong, is there a better way?