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    Learning CRAFT Is Relatively Straightforward. Applying It in Complicated and Difficult Situations Is an Art.

    The CRAFT framework recommends removing oneself in the moment a Loved One is using. But are there times when maintaining a connection matters more? 
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    Dominique Simon November 22, 2021
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    Is Drug Court Considered Treatment?

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    Laurie MacDougall November 10, 2021
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    We Both Enjoy Sex. Do I Need to Withhold It If She’s Been Drinking?

    If sex is a reward for non-use, does following CRAFT principles mean having no sex when you’re Loved One’s been using? In this case, one answer do…
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    Dominique Simon November 1, 2021
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    I Never Know What to Expect When I Come Home. And I’m Terrified.

    It’s never easy when your grown son or daughter is living with you and using. It’s a lot worse when that leads to lies, denial, and conflict betwe…
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    Laurie MacDougall October 28, 2021
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    He’s Probably Stealing From Us. Will Confronting Him Do Any Good?

    How much grief and conflict is $1289 worth? Sadly, theft by a Loved One isn’t unusual in substance use situations. What matters most, however, is pr…
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    Dominique Simon October 15, 2021
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    I Can’t Go Get Ice Cream Every Time She Drinks

    Since CRAFT recommends stepping away when your Loved One is using, does this imply a lifetime of sudden exits? The good news is, probably not. Opennes…
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    Dominique Simon October 12, 2021
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    In Search of Treatment For Adderall Misuse

    Need the facts about treatment for misuse of Adderall and other stimulants? Start with these resources from Allies, and this expert guidance about the…
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    lmacaluso October 1, 2021
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    I Want to Talk to Him, But I Don’t Know How

    What happens if a Loved One thinks they’re protecting you by never mentioning their substance use? When and how do you break the silence? And what i…
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    Dominique Simon September 27, 2021
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    Home, or Sober Home? It’s Not An Easy Call

    After rehab, finding the right living situation for your Loved One can be a profound challenge, as our member’s finding out. Here are some of the mo…
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    Dominique Simon September 13, 2021
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    Building a Bridge to Her Heroin-Using Daughter

    Her daughter intends to start rehab for heroin later this year. Meanwhile, the member is wondering what sort of communication can best support her dau…
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    Dominique Simon September 7, 2021
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