He’s Sober But Really Struggling and Losing Hope
This mom is determined to help her son, in recovery from opioid addiction since last December. But he continues to struggle, from symptoms related to …
Category: TREATMENT SUPPORTS & RESOURCES
She Refuses to Discuss Treatment
It's gridlock. After a series of failed relationships, mother3's daughter is spiraling downward. She acknowledged her problem before and accep…
How Would CRAFT Work in my Situation?
Is CRAFT always the right approach? Even when your loved one has been so deceptive and unwilling to listen?
We Need Help Rewarding Our Son Who Smokes Pot Daily
Sounds like you restricted his cell phone use in response to his pot use. He responded by staying out all night. But, all of this moved him to go talk…
He’s Heading Home & I’m So Anxious
We have followed your situation now for years. You are so strong. You deserve continued peace, especially in your home. Pull in help, such as the…
I Manage Two Sober Homes
What recovery means to us is not necessarily defined by 12-Step adherence, though we have found that people who are truly committed to 12-Step concept…
I’m Not Sure CRAFT Is the Right Approach Now…
It is hard to imagine what that boy did. There were hearings on the hill about deceptive practices in the treatment world. I think this one may beat t…
Is the Sober House Doing Enough?
Your son is back in the sober house after yet another overdose and a trip to detox. This time the house is suggesting vivitrol, but that’s it. I…
When It Rains It Pours
Member Shelleybobelly watched Module 7 on Caring for Yourself, but feels the examples given are not appropriate for her life. Between overdoses and re…
He Was ‘Chipping’ at the Sober House
Your son is using again, after three overdoses in quick succession, including one in detox. As his mom, you’ve had your suspicions but still had…