He Mixed Cocaine & Opiates…Now He’s Newly Sober But Something’s Off
With the possible exception of methamphetamines, no drug surpasses cocaine in its high or its low. When the cocaine wears off, the world is bleak and …
Category: CYCLE OF USE
She Wants to Borrow the Car…We’re Uneasy
She agreed to treatment for alcohol and will head home soon. She'll need transportation when she starts working again. Where does CRAFT …
I Know I Should Do This…But What A Struggle!
In a recent discussion with AiR Editor Isabel Cooney for the Coming Up for Air podcast, Laurie MacDougall responded to the question: "Why do we h…
He’s Out of Treatment for Heroin, and Smoking Pot at Home
If you suspect he is high at home, remove rewards. Things are clearly not normal. Don’t accuse him, or bring up the fact that he looks hig…
I Want to Trust Him Again, But…
When someone has broken your trust, it will take time to build back up to complete trust again, perhaps years. So take it slowly, give it time.
How Will He Ever Get Treatment with Addiction, Medical & Mental Issues?
We have people on this site who work in the treatment system or for the state. I wonder if they have any ideas that could be helpful. Which Clinical S…
She’s Pregnant—and Demanding Amazon Cards “For the Baby”
Amazon cards and any other gift cards can be sold on the street for part of their value in exchange for cash to buy drugs. CRAFT talks about stepping …
He’s Angry & Says We’ve Abandoned Him
He has temporarily lost custody of his young daughter because of his struggle with substances. His mother is raising his child but he has been having …
Just Out of Rehab and Drinking
Recovery is a bumpy process and relapse is very often part of it. Sticking with the CRAFT approach will help your loved one reach their goal of contin…
Podcast #44—Special Guest: Former Drug Court Judge Scott Vanderkarr
(48:49) In this week's podcast episode Annie and Laurie interview recently retired Judge Scott Vanderkarr, from Columbus, Ohio's Dr…