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How to Use the CRAFT Approach to Communicate with a Loved One Living with Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorder can often involve volatile emotions on all sides. When family members use the CRAFT approach that we teach at AlliesinRecovery.…

Laurie MacDougall April 28, 2023

Handling Confrontation the CRAFT Way

How do you shift from conflict to a more open conversation with your loved one whose struggling with addiction? Using CRAFT, you can improve the relat…

AlliesInRecovery April 24, 2023

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He’s on Suboxone and Hiding Away for Most of the Day. We are Worried.

Her son was using heroin, and he just got out of jail. He reached out for mom’s help and asked to live at home as he starts recovery, and he is gett…

Dominique Simon April 14, 2023

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Debunked in 3 ½ Minutes: Harmful Myths About Family and Recovery

It can’t be said too often: substance use disorder is a disease. Yet unlike nearly all other diseases, it’s still often treated as a moral failure…

AlliesInRecovery April 12, 2023

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Shall We Dance?

CRAFT as choreography? Our hosts step into the metaphor of a dance with your loved one. This isn't a traditional dance - it's a look at the steps to s…

AlliesInRecovery April 10, 2023

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How Laurie and Kayla Became Part of AIR

Learn about Allies in Recovery's (AIR) groups – the CRAFT Educational groups facilitated by Laurie and the CRAFT Support group facilitated by Kayla …

AlliesInRecovery April 3, 2023

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“I Want To End This Cycle” Was Music To My Ears. How Can I Be My Son’s Best Ally?

Member Barbars has a grown son who struggles with alcohol. The great news is that he wants to change, and she is there for him. Allies writer Laurie M…

Laurie MacDougall March 24, 2023

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Category: CRAFT 101

How to Use the CRAFT Approach to Communicate with a Loved One Living with Substance Use Disorder

Handling Confrontation the CRAFT Way

He’s on Suboxone and Hiding Away for Most of the Day. We are Worried.

Debunked in 3 ½ Minutes: Harmful Myths About Family and Recovery

Shall We Dance?

How Laurie and Kayla Became Part of AIR

What About Family Members’ Trauma?

Real Success Stories: Our Families Share How CRAFT Helped Their Loved Ones with SUD

Watching Families Progress

“I Want To End This Cycle” Was Music To My Ears. How Can I Be My Son’s Best Ally?