I’m Falling Apart with Fear — I’m Not a Positive Influence Right Now
They've relapsed. I know I'm supposed to be a source of encouragement and positivity for them... but I'm a total wreck... how could I poss…
Category: CYCLE OF USE – relapse & recurrence
How Do I Handle My Fear of Relapse: the Million Dollar Question
I came to understand, in part by following the Learning Modules on this site, that my behaviors actually served no useful purpose and were actually pu…
How You Can Spark Their Interest in Recovery Despite Covid Circumstances
This is the time of COVID. Families are struggling to know how to help their Loved One to regain interest in recovery. Here is a 5-pronged a…
Everything Feels So Hopeful. When Will the Other Shoe Drop?
After a rough patch, your Loved One seems stronger and more hopeful: it’s all about change talk and new beginnings, finally! Whether it’s …
She Does Great in a Structured Setting. Now She’s Headed Home.
Your Loved One will soon complete court-mandated treatment. When relapse has been the predictable outcome after treatment, how can you set up to handl…
Compelling Proof that CRAFT Is Working (Even When You’re Not Sure It Is)
Fireweed3 shares words from her daughter: "I just really want to tell you how grateful I am for your continuing love and support throughout…
Recovery from Addiction Is a Bumpy Road
Your Loved One was doing better than ever before. With the lockdown and without sufficient recovery input, they were thrown off course. Dominique Simo…
I Didn’t Want Him to Come Home but Now He’s Here!
They've been through it all! Ten years in recovery, then 5 of using. So many lies, so much manipulation. He's fresh out of treatment now and s…
Is Letting Him Relapse at Home Preventing Natural Consequences?
Your Loved One has relapsed and you’ve been trying everything CRAFT taught you. Nothing seems to work and you are starting to feel helpless. Do …
Should I Stand Back and Let Her Get Evicted?
This member's daughter has agreed to go to treatment 5 times, and she's done well, but relapses quickly when she gets home. Now there…