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family-resources
63 articles

Guides
Understanding 12-Step Programs and Alternatives: A Family Guide to Recovery Support
Comprehensive guide to 12-Step programs (AA, NA) and science-based alternatives like SMART Recovery, LifeRing, and Women for Sobriety — helping families support their loved one's recovery journey.
9m

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Relapse Prevention Planning: A Family Guide to Supporting Long-Term Recovery
How families can help create effective relapse prevention plans, recognize early warning signs, respond to setbacks, and support sustainable recovery without enabling addiction.
9m

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Setting Healthy Boundaries with a Loved One in Recovery: A Family Guide
How to establish boundaries that support recovery without enabling addiction, protect your own wellbeing, and rebuild trust in family relationships.
8m

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Understanding Evidence-Based Therapies for Addiction: A Family Guide to CBT, DBT, and MAT
Comprehensive guide to evidence-based addiction therapies — cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Learn how these approaches work and what to expect.
10m

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How to Support a Loved One in Early Recovery: A Family Guide
Practical strategies for families supporting a loved one through the first 90 days of addiction recovery — communication, boundaries, triggers, and self-care.
12m

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Understanding MAT: A Complete Guide to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid and Alcohol Addiction
A comprehensive guide to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — how medications like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone work, what to expect, and how families can support recovery.
15m

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Telehealth Addiction Treatment: A Complete Guide to Virtual Recovery Services
Comprehensive guide to telehealth addiction treatment — how virtual MAT, therapy, and support services work, who qualifies, insurance coverage, and how to choose a provider.
16m

News
Washington County Approves Final Round of 2025 Opioid Settlement Grants After State Reverses Course
Washington County, Pennsylvania commissioners approved four opioid settlement grants totaling $530,000 after the state trust reversed its earlier rejection, highlighting ongoing tensions in local fund allocation.
4m

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How to Stage an Intervention: A Family Guide to Helping a Loved One Enter Treatment
A step-by-step guide for families on planning and conducting an intervention to help a loved one seek addiction treatment. Evidence-based strategies, timing, and professional support.
11m