Compelling Proof that CRAFT Is Working (Even When You’re Not Sure It Is)
Your daughter's message shows how well you've been sticking to the principles of CRAFT, and succeeding!
Category: MODULE 7
A Chink in the Armor of their Denial is DAY ONE of the Healing and Recovery Process
Understanding what denial is and how it functions in addiction is one key to opening the door of recovery.
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…
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…
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…
I Fear That My Brother May Go to Jail if I Don’t Intervene
A sister’s cry for help as she considers one of the most drastic steps possible for a loved one—seeking court-ordered involuntary treatment.
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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…
I’m Not the One Who’s Sending Him to Jail
The member has supported their Loved One through relapse after relapse, and now feels near the end of their rope. They’ve paid for lawyers and many …