How I Boiled Down CRAFT for My Teenage Kids
What can our children make of CRAFT? Allies’ writer Isabel Cooney has a powerful story to share—and some great thoughts for our community about op…
Category: CYCLE OF USE – resistance to seeking help
Should I Stop CRAFT If Treatment Begins?
CRAFT skills are a life-long practice of learning about yourself, becoming part of your loved one's treatment. There's always more to learn.
Denial? Or Ambivalence?
Don't assume someone is lying or "in denial." At Allies, we believe family members and loved ones are aware of what's happening – even when they don…
Denial? Or Ambivalence?
Don't assume someone is lying or "in denial." At Allies, we believe family members and loved ones are aware of what's happening – even when they don…
How Do I Let Him Know He Can’t Come Back Yet?
Nothing seemed to be improving despite this member's steadfast application of CRAFT: her LO continues to use, is belligerent and defensive wh…
I Think I’m Ready to Ask Him to Leave
This member is one of our CRAFT heroes, and, if you're looking for inspiration on applying CRAFT, we encourage you to follow her story. Despite he…
It’s Okay Not to Have Hope
We are supposed to have difficult feelings during difficult times, says guest blogger Laurie MacDougall. There is a reason for these feelings, and we …
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 …
After 20 Years of Use I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore
Has your Loved One been struggling with SUD for what feels like a lifetime? Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of their situation? Do you even …
We’re Visiting Him Soon – How Can I Address His Denial?
When you have to travel across the country to visit your Loved One, only to see them wasting their lives on drug and alcohol, it can fe…