I Can’t Tell When He’s High on Suboxone
It is hard to tell the difference when someone is high from opiates, if they are long-time users and are just maintaining—they just appear norma…
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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…
How A Daybed & Footlocker Can Change the Game
After rehab, many parents find themselves in that sticky, gray area of whether or not to allow their recovering Loved One to stay at home. F…
She Wants to Borrow the Car…And We’re Uneasy
She agreed to treatment for alcohol and is heading home soon. But she'll need transportation when she starts working again. Where does CRAFT stand on …
Do I Have to Kick Her Out?
Telling your Loved One not to come back until they've kicked the habit is a lose/lose situation. You miss the moments when they are ready to try t…
We Thought Things Were Better—Then We Found Paraphernalia
Your son has come a long way since you last wrote us. He reduced/stopped the nicotine, the gaming, and the pot. You don’t mention his drinking b…
Our Strategy Is No Longer Working
They've always opened their home to him when he's trying to get clean but he has now started taking advantage of his parents. He is getting high in th…
Our Parents Keep Bailing My Brother Out!
This is the story of older, well-meaning parents who are inadvertently supporting an adult child's substance use. By bailing him out of sticky sit…
Finding Gratitude in the Shadows
What if, in a moment of conflict, you were able to pause and recall some positive trait you appreciate about your loved one? How well are you able to …
He Rarely Drinks in Front of Us
Your son is afflicted with Asperger’s, depression and anxiety, and a possible alcohol issue. He is 23, lives at home, and is planning to leave h…