Am I Helping My Son or Enabling His Use?
How does one begin when three substances are involved? CRAFT-informed observation and communication, with a focus on the most dangerous substance firs…
Category: MODULE 1
Should I Stick to My Guns or Let Her Come Home?
Allowing a Loved One back into the home is a very personal decision; one that you must be able to live with. CRAFT emphasizes personal safety, both yo…
Podcast: The Basics of CRAFT
Hosts Laurie, Kayla, and Dominique offer a basic overview of the CRAFT model for families facing a loved one's addiction, why it works, and how it wor…
He Wants Money and Cigarettes While in Treatment. What Should I Do?
Although you have already given so much, you want to find a way to positively reinforce your son’s effort at staying in treatment. The decision…
Podcast #89 — Looking for Positive Moments
When you want something, how do you request it? Hosts Laurie and Kayla talk about developing a communication style that aims to influence, not control…
I Think I’m Ready to Ask Him to Leave
This member is one of our CRAFT heroes, and, if you're looking for inspiration on applying CRAFT, we encourage you to follow her story. Despite he…
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…
Bribes, Incentives, and Positive Reinforcement – Part 2
In this follow-up to her post on incentives, bribes and reinforcing, Laurie MacDougall shares her "One and Done" approach. Read on for a practical and…
Preventing An Opiate Overdose
If your Loved One or anyone you know is using opiates, you should know how to reverse an overdose. Here's the basic information you need to know t…
The Power of Language
Laurie MacDougall discusses the dramatic impact that language has on our discussions of Substance Use Disorder. Let's work together to reduce stigma, …