Answering Listener Questions
In interactions with our loved one, it's important to be open to conversation and seek a way to be collaborative rather than making demands. In this e…
Category: MODULE 8 – the planned conversation (intervention approach)
Resisting Treatment? He’s Not a Rare Case
Substance Abuse Disorder typically occurs in stages — and readiness to seek treatment is not the first of these. Fortunately, CRAFT was designed wit…
The CRAFT Approach: An Introduction From Verywellmind.com
Verywellmind is a health website that takes pride in its quality, professionally-reviewed information. In this article, they make it clear how the CRA…
We’ve Never Talked About His Substance Use!
An Alliesinrecovery.net member and family were on the verge of doing a classic intervention on their grown son whose drinking and weed smoking were wr…
A&E TV’s “Intervention”: More Harm Than Good?
Participants and SUD professionals alike question the methods, and even the premise, of A&E’s longstanding series. Now in its 24th season, A&E’s s…
Facing the Obstacles: Part 1
On this episode of Allies in Recovery's "Coming Up for Air" Podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss the obstacles between knowing what to do and putting tha…
Facing the Obstacles: Part 1
On this episode of Allies in Recovery's "Coming Up for Air" Podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss the obstacles between knowing what to do and putting tha…
What CRAFT Can Do in 12 Weeks
Laurie, Kayla, and Dominique offer an overview of the first twelve weeks of CRAFT, discussing what it can accomplish quickly, and what becomes a lifet…
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!