She’s in Recovery—and Coming Home to Us. What Should We Be Prepared For?
Clear communication about boundaries and feelings is fundamental to handling such moments.
Category: MODULE 5 & 6 – home as a reward
Is My Loved One Now Using Another Drug?
A member writes in about seeing the CRAFT principles working, and communication shifts are starting to make a difference. But the drug use feels …
FAMILIES SPEAK: When Your Loved One is Homeless
It’s important to aim for openness, connection, and availability, but also have boundaries. When they’re ready, you’re ready to help them.
Lessons From Risk (the Board Game) May Help You Change Your Life
Eric Zimmer barely survived his twentieth year, when his struggle with heroin was at its worst. In this TED talk, he looks back on the choices he made…
He’s on Suboxone and Hiding Away for Most of the Day. We are Worried.
Her son was using heroin, and he just got out of jail. He reached out for mom’s help and asked to live at home as he starts recovery, and he is gett…
Real Success Stories: Our Families Share How CRAFT Helped Their Loved Ones with SUD
Read real success stories from families who used the CRAFT approach to help their loved ones with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Learn how CRAFT helped…
How Do I Prepare for My Daughter with SUD to Come Home? And What About Her Boyfriend?
Her daughter is involved with a man who may be sabotaging her efforts to stop using substances. But she’s expressed some readiness to get help, and …
Collaboration Vs. Ultimatum
When your loved one is returning, communicate and collaborate about your expectations, concerns, and plans. Keep on collaborating over time, so if con…
He’s Drinking and Trying To Hide It. What Should I Be Doing?
Rengal’s son is struggling with alcohol use, and this has led to some difficult encounters. She naturally wants to act in hopes of making things bet…
Now He’s Abusing His ADHD Medication. What to do?
Her long-time partner added a new drug to the usual mix of cannabis and alcohol: now he's got a prescription for ADHD meds and is blowing through a mo…