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Families & allies

How to support someone in recovery: what helps, what hurts, and what to say

You don’t need a counseling degree to be good for someone’s recovery. You need steadiness, honest words and a few habits that make home feel safe. Here’s where to start.

The HEAL Team9 min read
A couple sitting at a kitchen table having a calm, serious conversation with a notebook between them
Families & allies

Setting boundaries with an addicted loved one: scripts, examples and the line between help and enabling

Boundaries aren’t ultimatums or punishments. They’re clear statements about what you will and won’t do. Here are real scripts, examples, and how CRAFT can help.

The HEAL Team10 min read
A couple sitting together at sunset, one comforting the other
Families & allies

When someone you love comes home from treatment

Families carry a lot, often quietly. A few honest things that help in the first months — and why you deserve support too.

The HEAL Team1 min read
A couple holding hands across a kitchen table during a serious, honest conversation
Families & allies

How to rebuild trust after addiction: with your partner, family and work

Trust breaks in a pattern and comes back the same way: one kept promise at a time. A practical guide to repairing relationships at home and at work without groveling or rushing.

The HEAL Team9 min read
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Health & treatment

How to use Narcan (naloxone): a step-by-step guide to reversing an opioid overdose

Naloxone nasal spray is sold over the counter, it’s simple to use, and it can save a life in minutes. Here’s how to recognize an overdose and exactly what to do.

The HEAL Team9 min read
A young woman and her mother researching treatment options together at a dining table with a laptop and notepad
Health & treatment

How to choose a rehab: the questions to ask, the credentials to check and the red flags to walk away from

Choosing addiction treatment often happens in a crisis, which is exactly when bad actors find people. Here’s how to vet a program calmly, check credentials and spot the scams.

The HEAL Team9 min read

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