Her Baby Was Taken Away. Should This Grandmother Seek Custody?
An Allies member has watched her daughter have both her babies taken away because of addiction. She and her ex-husband are ready to adopt a new approa…
Category: MODULE 7 – beware of negative self-talk
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…
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…
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…
Supporting Your Loved One is a Reward, Even When They Struggle to Accept it
She’s showing up for her brother all the time. Trouble is, he only seems to want her around when he’s drinking. When he’s sober, he avoids her a…
Upset about a Loved One’s Addiction? 4 Steps You Can Take Now
So you're mad or hurt or feeling hopeless? To be effective at helping your addicted family member, you must first get a handle on your negative feelin…
Should You Ask Your Addicted Loved One to Leave the House?
One of the most painful and confusing situations for a family dealing with an adult loved one’s drug or alcohol addiction is wondering if you should…
I Want to Message Her Friends
These parents are reeling in the wake of realizing their teenaged daughter is experimenting with all sorts of substances. It feels tempting to monitor…
My Son’s Drug is Meth
She knows her son needs help, but he often disappears for long stretches of time right after he starts opening up to her. Read on for Dominique Simon-…
Help! We Need a New Approach
She's fed up with her son's patterns of non-communication. Whenever his use is addressed, he withdraws and shuts off communication. When he does reach…