What’s a Functional Analysis?
"Functional analysis" means figuring out what’s happening around a behavior, to go from reactive to having choice and influence.
Category: MODULE 3 – signs and symptoms
How Do I Know When They’re Using?
Behaviors matter more than whether you're always right -- learn to observe, step forward when it feels right, back when it feels off.
How Do I Use “Functional Analysis?”
The “functional analysis” helps you examine times of use and move from reaction to making choices. Learn more at AIR’s site in Module 3.
How Do You Acknowledge Use Without Accusation?
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How To Ask If They’re Getting Addicted
Worried about someone’s drinking or drug use, but not sure what to say? The CRAFT approach can help!
Can You Let Him Suffer on the Couch?
Having myself been on the couch, I can say with almost total assuredness that your partner knows the severe withdrawals are due to the stimulant drug.…
Signs & Symptoms of Drug Use
A detailed list of signs and symptoms of drug use, withdrawal, dependence—for each type of drug. This is essential information for families…
What Do These Mood Shifts Mean?
Why is your son having such wild mood and behavior swings over the course of the day? There are several possibilities to consider: mental illness such…
Ep. 50 – Let Me Bring You Some Soup (or Not!!)…Recognizing Signs & Symptoms and Acting Accordingly
Dominique Simon-Levine joins our hosts to provide a broader picture of what it looks and feels like when a Loved One is using, or withdrawing. Gatheri…
Podcast #45—You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: Awareness & Preparedness
(51:31) In today's episode Annie and Laurie touch on awareness being low when it comes to how many families are struggling with an add…