A Refresher on Removing Rewards
Giving and removing rewards is one of the key tenets of CRAFT. But rewards are easier when your dog earns a treat by doing something you asked them to…
Category: CRAFT 101
This Site Is Mostly for Parents, Right?
A new member wrote in, wondering if there's a version of Allies in Recovery out there that is more oriented towards partners practicing CRAFT…
We’re Fed Up with the Rollercoaster!
Are you stuck under the same roof with your Loved One right now? Do you wish you all could get off the rollercoaster? Are you desperate for a way to g…
Podcast #68 — How Do Alanon / Naranon Differ from CRAFT? An In-depth Comparison
(1 hour 1 min) Listen to this in-depth discussion on the differences, and a few similarities, between CRAFT and Alanon/Naranon. Which approach discour…
I Feel Like I’ve Failed Her
Does it feel like you’ve given years of your life battling your Loved One’s addiction? Have you spent endless energy helping them and…
How Can I Call the Wedding Off Gently?
kam132 is set to get married next month, but her Loved One seems to have a serious problem with alcohol and isn't really addressing it. Does she c…
We’ve Never Broached the Subject of His Substance Use!
This family was on the verge of doing a classic intervention on their grown son, then discovered CRAFT in the nick of time. How can you best leverage …
We’re Living Through Hell – Is There Any Reason to Keep Hoping It Might Get Better?
A new member feels her son's addiction is a living hell and wonders if there's any hope. Cravings seem to rule his life. Fear and depression a…
Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 2
In this follow-up to her post on incentives, bribes and reinforcing, Laurie MacDougall shares her "One and Done" approach. Read on for a practical and…
The Power of Language
Laurie MacDougall discusses the dramatic impact that language has on our discussions of Substance Use Disorder. Let's work together to reduce stigma, …