Podcast #80 — Low-Hanging Fruit: As the Family, What Actions Can You Take Today?
This episode focuses on "Low-Hanging Fruit," meaning: Give yourself some easy-to-accomplish, satisfying tasks that you can do…
Category: MODULE 8
He Outfoxed Us!
How could this have happened? This family can't believe the scene in front of their eyes. After they stopped providing cash to their LO…
He Has Stopped Engaging with Life
"My question is, if he is so sick that his body is shutting down how can he live?" Our member is deeply concerned about her 62-year-old…
Is Suboxone A Good Thing for My Loved One?
Looking back on our journey, Suboxone was gift. Despite my doubts, when my Loved One first went on Suboxone, I committed to support, rather than disco…
I Know I Should Remove Rewards But I’m Afraid to Push Him Too Far Away
CRAFT ain't always easy! It's common for families to feel conflicted about setting and enforcing boundaries, or removing rewards — what …
Is Drug Court Considered Treatment?
Drug Court can provide a positive, encouraging structure to a Loved One. But is it enough? Can the services provided be considered treatment? Sho…
She Self-Medicates for Social Anxiety and Refuses Treatment
Social anxiety is way more than shyness. Many cases of SAD involve substances as well as depression. Self-medicating can appear to help but may also b…
I’m Afraid If They Come to Visit, They’ll Never Leave!
This mom wants very much to support her son, who is struggling with SUD and mental health issues out of state. But she fears he and his girlfriend mig…
I Think I’m Ready to Ask Him to Leave
This member is one of our CRAFT heroes, and, if you're looking for inspiration on applying CRAFT, we encourage you to follow her story. Despite he…