Supporting Your Loved One is a Reward, Even When They Struggle to Accept it
She’s showing up for her brother all the time. Trouble is, he only seems to want her around when he’s drinking. When he’s sober, he avoids her a…
Category: CYCLE OF USE – active use & drinking
Is He Drinking Himself to Death?
When a Loved One has stopped engaging with life, just keeps using heavily, and seems to be waiting for it all to end, can CRAFT actually help?
He Has Stopped Engaging with Life
"My question is, if he is so sick that his body is shutting down how can he live?" Our member is deeply concerned about her 62-year-old…
Do I Really Have to Start Spying Again?
After inpatient treatment, and two serious episodes of pancreatitis related to drinking, her Loved One seems to be slipping back to using alcohol. His…
I’ve Been Enabler in Chief. I’m Through.
Despite all best intentions, families sometimes get stuck in patterns which inadvertently enable their Loved One's substance use. All is not …
She’s Sneaking Drinks and Claims There’s No Problem
Dominique gives this member an experiment to try with their Loved One who has been sneaking drinks more and more. Can the couple agree together to bri…
When Moderation Fails but Brings an “Aha” Moment
Experimenting with moderation may not solve the substance problem, but can often lead to natural consequences that allow your Loved One to see how pro…
My Loved One Struggles With His Mental Health – Is CRAFT Right For Us?
Our Loved Ones with SUD are generally vulnerable, especially when mental health issues are thrown into the mix. How does mental health fit into t…
He Still Has the Occasional Beer and I Still Freak Out
This wife doesn't understand why she can't simply rejoice in all the progress her husband has made. He is moderating successfully, and so much…
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…