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    Posts by Laurie MacDougall

    I Meant Well. Did My Words Make Him Start Drinking Again?

    A recurrence never occurs for one reason alone. It’s rare that words of love are to blame. Yet as linsachacko31 recently discovered, even words mean…
    Laurie MacDougall February 3, 2023
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    He’s Agreed to Pay Rent. But Will It Really Happen?

    When we share a home with a Loved One enduring substance use disorder, money is a challenge more often than not. Financial planning often takes a back…
    Laurie MacDougall January 27, 2023
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    Did the Boundary I Set Make Him Drink Even More?

    Jbernard116’s made an impressive start in applying CRAFT to this challenging situation. Unfortunately, the boundary she set didn’t immediately yie…
    Laurie MacDougall January 13, 2023
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    We’ve Set Our Boundaries. He’s Breaking Them.

    When it comes to their son’s involvement with drugs, Lovingmom11 and her husband are clear about where their boundaries are. Their son, regrettably,…
    Laurie MacDougall December 5, 2022
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    A CRAFT Approach To Verbal Abuse

    Provided the abuse isn’t physical, CRAFT can be your guide to a constructive response to negative interactions. Physical safety should come first in…
    Laurie MacDougall November 18, 2022
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    Will This Mom Push Her Son Too Far Away if She “Removes Rewards” Using the CRAFT Approach?

    An AlliesinRecovery.net member is torn between wanting to provide a safe space for her son to use substances, and her fear of losing her lease and soc…
    Laurie MacDougall November 7, 2022

    After So Much Hard Work, He’s Slipping. How Can I Help?

    Your Loved One’s journey is in their hands. But CRAFT skills can make your vital support most effective. Renee’s son has been struggling with subs…
    Laurie MacDougall November 4, 2022
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    “We Are Absolutely the Worst People” in Her Life: When Mental Illness, SUD, and Blame Collide 

    Your CRAFT skills may be put to the test, but they’re still indispensable. Perhaps more than ever. At Allies in Recovery, we’re always impressed …
    Laurie MacDougall October 28, 2022

    Please Help Me Improve What I Say to Her

    Words matter so much — both the ones we speak or write, and the one we choose not to. Fletcher921’s daughter uses meth and opioids, and was recent…
    Laurie MacDougall October 14, 2022

    Our Son Moved Back Home But He’s Using: My Anxiety Is Off The Charts!

    Her grown son has moved back home and is using cocaine, alcohol, and marijuana — and angrily denying it. Her husband has had enough and is ready to …
    Laurie MacDougall October 7, 2022
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