My Baby Is 17 & Going Off the Rails – We’ve Tried Everything
This member and his family have gone to great lengths to help their Loved One overcome his cannabis use disorder (CUD). Yet, the use, the dissimulatio…
Category: Discussion Blog
How Can I Call the Wedding Off Gently?
kam132 is set to get married next month, but her Loved One seems to have a serious problem with alcohol and isn't really addressing it. Does she c…
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…
The CRAFT Travel Bag: What You Can Do When Your LO Is Far Away
You want to practice CRAFT but they're thousands of miles away? Read on for guidance on CRAFTy texting, CRAFTy phone calls, and the other essentia…
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 …
I’m Finally Putting My Foot Down, He Can’t Come Home This Time!
This member is at a crossroads. She has dug deep down and found the strength to lay down a boundary. Here are some suggestions on how she can stick to…
We’ve Never Broached the Subject of His Substance Use!
This family was on the verge of doing a classic intervention on their grown son, then discovered CRAFT in the nick of time. How can you best leverage …
Let’s Talk About Crack Cocaine
The topic of crack cocaine is a missing link in the discussion about Substance Use Disorder. We don’t talk about it nearly as much as we talk ab…
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 …