I Don’t Want To Ignore What’s Happening. And I Don’t Want To Accuse.
Fortunately, CRAFT skills can help us avoid both extremes. Faith asks a basic, vital question — and one that Allies in Recovery writer Laurie MacDou…
Author: Laurie MacDougall
Will His Vaping Lead Him Right Back To Use?
It can be hard—perhaps even impossible—not to worry when a Loved One who struggles with SUD exhibits changes in behavior. Even when many of those …
How to Use the CRAFT Approach to Communicate with a Loved One Living with Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder can often involve volatile emotions on all sides. When family members use the CRAFT approach that we teach at AlliesinRecovery.…
“I Want To End This Cycle” Was Music To My Ears. How Can I Be My Son’s Best Ally?
Member Barbars has a grown son who struggles with alcohol. The great news is that he wants to change, and she is there for him. Allies writer Laurie M…
The Important Difference Between Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement
A mom wrote in asking for guidance on whether she should offer to reward her son for attending addiction recovery group meetings. However, she is unsu…
He’s Drinking and Trying To Hide It. What Should I Be Doing?
Rengal’s son is struggling with alcohol use, and this has led to some difficult encounters. She naturally wants to act in hopes of making things bet…
His Early Recovery Is Triggering Me
Her loved one has been abstinent from substance use for weeks. With steady recovery inputs, including a medication, he is doing better. However, he re…
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…
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…
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…