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Member Topics: MODULE 8 - change talk - wishes & dips
How Can I Intervene from Far Away?
It can be hard to tell over the phone when your son is high. He will probably not slur and you have no visual cues. It is subtle— is he in …
My Husband is More Angry When He Drinks
Your husband’s anger is its own thing, separate from alcoholism but ignited by the alcohol. The anger makes everything so much harder. He direct…
Overwhelmed & Lost – Where Do I Go From Here?
Overwhelmed and lost is a pretty common state for a family member. We wrote and produced this site to address this very challenge. We believe treatmen…
She’s Secretly Using
Feeling powerless over a Loved One who is secretly using and who is putting themselves at risk is a terrible feeling. Everyone on this site can relate…
How Can I Influence Her From Far Away?
In the research, CRAFT was designed for family members who have a good deal of contact with their Loved One. You’re right, it is more difficult …
Now They’re Stealing and Disappearing…
When an addicted loved one is exhibiting increasingly alarming behavior, first of all, don't take it personally. Remember, it is not directed at you. …
I Haven’t Seen a Wish or a Dip – Should I Wait?
Like a wish or a dip, the timing of a planned conversation is important. Your Loved One should be in an okay mood, not completely high or in withdrawa…
Intervention or Intervention?
Look for a "wish" or a "dip" in your Loved One. It is during one of these moments that you talk about treatment. The rest of the t…
This is Your Cue! Learn How to Recognize Motivation …
It is critical that you, as your addicted loved one's ally, understand that you can’t create motivation. And it is equally critical that you know th…
