The Power of Language & Stigma in the World of Addiction
Language: a powerful and effective tool for changing widespread stigma towards Substance Use Disorder. Stigma is absolutely rampant in the world of ad…
Category: CRAFT 101
After 20 Years of Use I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore
Our Allies member has finally found the strength to seek help for herself, too.
A Chink in the Armor of Their Denial is DAY ONE in the Healing and Recovery Process
Understanding our Loved One’s struggle with addiction often means understanding denial. It’s not as simple as it appears.
Escaping the Vicious Cycle
It’s not easy. But with compassion, healthy boundaries and the guidance of CRAFT, it can be done.
I Can’t Tell If He Is Using or Not
With her son living far away from her, she finds it difficult to tell whether he has been using or not when they do get to talk.
He Disappears for Long Binges. Do I Reward Him in Between?
For success with CRAFT, it’s vital to be clear about what “using” means.
She Does Great in a Structured Setting. Now She’s Headed Home.
An Allies member fears her daughter's return from court-mandated treatment. It has never gone well in the past. How can she handle things differently…
I Think I’ve Been Part of the Problem. Can I Still Turn Things Around?
Not everything we bring to the table with our Loved Ones is positive—we’re human, after all. But recognizing our challenges and seeking to improve…
We’re Fed Up with the Rollercoaster!
An Allies member and his wife wrote in looking for guidance on improving the situation with their son who is living at home for now. He becomes belli…
Her Daughter Is Using Pills Seemingly 24/7 –Some Tips on the CRAFT approach When You’re Not Exactly Sure When She’s Using
It is indeed hard to separate "use" from "non-use" in your Loved One when you don’t spend much time with them or when they appear to be always hig…