It’s Hard to Reward When They’re Always Using
This family is embracing CRAFT principles but struggling with rewarding, as their Loved One uses pills, and they don't know which ones. She always…
Member Topics: Benzodiazepines
How Can I Apply CRAFT to this Exchange?
Concerned about her Loved One's use, with only phone and email to connect, a member asks for the CRAFT stance on a recent exchange. Here we t…
He May Still Be Gambling
Lynne72 feels conflicted about a recent exchange with her Loved One. He reported some good news, but left out information that left her wanting to inq…
He’s Not Letting Me In
Lynne72 seeks guidance about dealing with her son who is getting some help, but has largely retreated into secrecy about his activities. To help …
The Benzo Question and My Own Experience
Lynne72 has mixed feelings about the klonopin her son is taking. But his psychiatrist is not concerned as long as it's being taken as prescribed. …
Multiple Addictions and Dopamine
A psychaitrist suggested that a Loved One take medication to increase dopamine levels. Here Dominique Simon-Levine addresses the complex topic of…
She Begged to Leave Treatment
She was released from detox and found herself treatment... but when she arrived she panicked and begged Mom to pick her up. How d…
I’m Back To The Drawing Board
A Loved One seems to have one foot in the door with recovery activities, and the other foot stuck in the old using lifestyle. Dominique Simo…
Should I Agree to Cosign on Loved One’s Housing?
A Loved One is taking steps to clean things up. But her lease is up soon and her roommate wants a family member to cosign with her. Dom…
She’ll Need More Help After Jail
While her Loved One is in jail, she's saying a lot of the right things... But once she's out this family member knows she will need more help.…