Did I Do CRAFT Wrong and Trigger Him to Drink?
She thought her husband was drinking, so she left. He called and said he wasn’t drinking, so she came home, but by then he’d gone out and he did d…
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3 Months into Recovery and He Doesn’t Show an Ounce of Gratitude
This mom has been able to successfully use CRAFT principles to shepherd her son into treatment and to support him during early recovery. However, her …
Material Rewards Can Make Recovery Fun — and Lead To Dramatically Better Outcomes
The research is clear: tangible rewards can greatly improve recovery efforts. Such programs are at last being given a chance. It’s called contingenc…
Does This Level of Violence Rule Out CRAFT?
Nohp’s husband of 48 years is struggling with heavy alcohol use. Recently his behavior has become more alarming, and even violent. Now she's staying…
Moderation Management: A Different Approach to Alcohol Use
It’s not the right fit for everyone. But for some it’s a real alternative to the total-abstinence approach. For many people in the United States, …
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 …
The Meaning of Recovery: Five People Share Their Stories
As Allies members know quite well, substance use disorder often throws not just the user, but the entire family unit into turmoil. The documentary "Ou…
The Question of Moderation: Is It Okay for Your Loved One to Drink Small Amounts of Alcohol?
An Allies in Recovery member hears her loved one expressing a desire to reintroduce small amounts of alcohol into his life. He's been through program …
This Documentary That Shows the Whole Family’s Experience with Substance Use
As Allies members know quite well, substance use disorder often throws not just the user, but the entire family unit into turmoil. The documentary "Ou…