Pot Use and Launching A Loved One Into Adulthood
What happens when our Loved Ones seem to "say the right things" about something they're going to do, but never follow through? Family me…
Category: Discussion Blog
College As A Reward?
A Loved One acknowledges that she has a problem and needs help, but a busy schedule got in the way of her getting to the appointment. Fireball wonders…
Chronic Pain and Addiction
The underlying chronic pain a Loved One suffers from, in addition to her addiction, requires a change in approach when presenting treat…
Trusting A Loved One in Early Recovery
AB123 writes in that her Loved One is 90 days sober, but she's scared to let him come back home. His recovery has just begun... there is so m…
I Feel Like a Married Single Mom
After 12 years of her Loved One's addiction, having single-handedly provided for their family for all of these years, Hope2006 is at a l…
Is Rewarding Enabling My Loved One?
mandybrownaz wrote in about her Loved One who has addictions to multiple substances. Unsure how to toe the line between being supportive and lovi…
Using CRAFT for Loved One’s Unknown Behaviors
Bambi1 feels like nothing she says makes a difference with her Loved One. She's tired of the disrespect and the complete disregard her Loved One s…
Binge Drinking and Diabetes
A family member struggles with her Loved One bingeing with a serious health condition. Having implemented the CRAFT method in her day-to-day interacti…
Loved One Soon to Be Homeless
A family member learns her Loved One is being evicted. Having paid her rent for several years now, mashazak is ready to draw the line and al…
Drinking to Excess, Locked Away in Room
Hopinheart reaches out about Loved One who has been using for 10 years. In the past, treatment has not been successful; she just revealed to the…