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Applying CRAFT
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement And Family Training) is a science-based training for the family of people with addiction. Recognized by SAMHSA, the federal agency that oversees substance addiction.
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Real Allies In Recovery Success Stories
Families Share How CRAFT Helped Their Loved Ones with Addiction
How Allies in Recovery works
 Get expert answers to your questions
Learn to apply CRAFT
Improve connection and stop arguments
Manage the situation
Reduce harmful behaviors
Engage into recovery
Allies in Recovery benefits
  Eliminate commute and scheduling
  Anonymity and convenience
  Move at your own pace
  Learn CRAFT in less than 5 hours
  Apply the method immediately
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Become an Ally in Your Loved One’s Recovery
Build a bridge
Learn effective communication to request change
Understand denial
Cope with relapse and learn the signs of substance use
Heal the family
De-escalate conflict, get to “yes, I want help,” and reduce your stress
Recovery process
Navigate treatment and make a list of options. Encourage wellness
Hundreds of positive reviews
Meet our team
Decades of experience applying CRAFT to a diversity of families and situations
Dominique Simon-Levine, MPH & Ph.D., studied CRAFT under Dr. Robert Meyers, and founded Allies in Recovery in 2003. She oversees the daily operations of the organization and has been featured on HBO and NPR.
Isabel Cooney co-hosts our podcast series for people using CRAFT with a significant other, called “Partner CRAFT.” She’s also a regular contributor to our Discussion Blog, and a CRAFT devotee.
Kayla Solomon, trained in CRAFT by Dr. Robert Meyers, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and has been serving families faced with addiction for over 20 years.
Clinically proven results
| 93% | of families surveyed found Allies In Recovery reduced their anxiety, worry, and anger |
| 80% | said Allies in Recovery was helpful in getting their loved one to accept care |
| 67% | found Allies in Recovery helpful in reducing their loved one’s use of drugs and alcohol |
Successful treatment engagement
✔ Step out of isolation into a constructive, compassionate and learning community
✔ Become trained and empowered to influence your loved one’s recovery journey
✔ Remember: when you are doing better – you’re better able to help your loved one
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