Loved One Needs to Balance Work and Rehab
A family member looks at getting her Loved One into a program that can help treat addiction while allowing her to maintain part-time work. She wants t…
Member Topics: early sobriety
Coming Home from Sober House
Loved One is not engaged in treatment, not taking prescriptions, says he "feels fine" and "doesn't need it." He's fin…
He Doesn’t Show An Ounce of Gratitude
When a Loved One is in the throes of active addiction, family members feel the need to focus almost entirely on the Loved One and their situation. Whe…
The College Conundrum — CRAFT’s Position
Allies member "sophia" has arranged a tentative contract with her son with regards to financing his return to college. He is in early recovery and is …
He’s Withdrawing from Kratom Alone
Allies member sophia wonders if she is setting her son up for failure if she lets him manage his withdrawal from Kratom by himself...
In a Sober House and Struggling
The period of early recovery is fragile, even dangerous. As important as it is to remove the drugs, it is even more important to add things in th…
Just back from rehab and her ‘friend’ left her sick & unconscious in the basement
klmaiuri's daughter has relapsed twice in on month since her return from rehab. Mom seeks to understand how to influence her daughter despite her …
The Car’s a Trigger for Him. Should We Help Him Get It Back on the Road?
Your son is in a sober house and is approaching two months sober. The issue is the car, which is wrapped up in outstanding warrants and needed repairs…
He’s Out of Treatment for Heroin, and Smoking Pot at Home
If you suspect he is high at home, remove rewards. Things are clearly not normal. Don’t accuse him, or bring up the fact that he looks hig…
I Want to Trust Him Again, But…
Your son has spent time being dishonest in his actions and his interactions. He will falter going forward. Can you let the little things slide? Let hi…