With A Little Help from My Friends
In a time when we deeply need to connect to one another, we hold Joe Cocker's beautiful and powerful rendition of the Lennon & McCa…
Author: Laurie MacDougall
Her Baby Was Taken Away. Should I Seek Custody?
This is a multi-generational story. Grandparents are having to step in more and more to care for their grandchildren when SUD is wreaking havoc and ma…
It’s Okay Not to Have Hope
We are supposed to have difficult feelings during difficult times, says guest blogger Laurie MacDougall. There is a reason for these feelings, and we …
I Lost Another Child to SUD, I’m Too Sad to Move Forward
How do you remain objective when your heart is full of sorrow? Here, Laurie MacDougall provides direction to a member trying to help her son while gri…
Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 2
In this follow-up to her post on incentives, bribes and reinforcing, Laurie MacDougall shares her "One and Done" approach. Read on for a practical and…
Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 1
A family member writes in wondering about rewarding her loved one for attending a few recovery group meetings. Guest author and recovery enthusiast La…
After 20 Years of Use I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore
Has your Loved One been struggling with SUD for what feels like a lifetime? Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of their situation? Do you even …
Should I Keep Texting Him When He Doesn’t Answer?
When your Loved One won't answer your calls or texts, it can set you on a roller coaster of negative emotions. Here, Laurie M…
His Early Recovery Is Triggering Me
Throughout our Loved Ones' efforts to stay sober, we often expect them to steadily feel better and accomplish more. However, early recovery i…
I Can’t Tell If He’s Using or Not
CRAFT asks us to base our responses on whether or not our Loved One is currently using. How can you be sure if they're living far away?