It’s Hard to Reward When They’re Always Using
This family is embracing CRAFT principles but struggling with rewarding, as their Loved One uses pills, and they don't know which ones. She always…
Category: CYCLE OF USE
Podcast #64 — The 5-Actions Program: A Self-Guided Roadmap Out of Addiction
(1hr05mins) In this new episode, Allies contributor Dr. John Fitzgerald presents the 5-Actions Program, his groundbreaking self-help program. The…
What Does Being “In Denial” Actually Mean: In Denial Definition
Acceptance of a painful reality is a process and takes time. If it's happening to you, be open to the truth and gentle with yourself. If it's happenin…
Her Baby Was Taken Away. Should I Seek Custody?
This is a multi-generational story. Grandparents are having to step in more and more to care for their grandchildren when SUD is wreaking havoc and ma…
Podcast #63 — Heartland High: Ohio’s First Recovery School
(54:15) Columbus, Ohio. Annie Highwater meets with some of Heartland High's key staff members, making for an uplifting and heartfel…
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…
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 …
Contingency Management Works – Why Is It So Underused?
In a recent article, nytimes.com focused on contingency management, finally putting addiction treatment at the heart of the conversation.&nb…
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…
I’m Religious About CRAFT but He’s Not Improving
He went to treatment and did incredibly well. He came home and, without sufficient recovery input, quickly relapsed. He’s been getting worse and…