The Power of Language & Stigma in the World of Addiction
Language: a powerful and effective tool for changing widespread stigma towards Substance Use Disorder. Stigma is absolutely rampant in the world of ad…
Addicted Loved One
After 20 Years of Use I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore
Our Allies member has finally found the strength to seek help for herself, too.
She Does Great in a Structured Setting. Now She’s Headed Home.
An Allies member fears her daughter's return from court-mandated treatment. It has never gone well in the past. How can she handle things differently…
We’re Fed Up with the Rollercoaster!
An Allies member and his wife wrote in looking for guidance on improving the situation with their son who is living at home for now. He becomes belli…
Her Daughter Is Using Pills Seemingly 24/7 –Some Tips on the CRAFT approach When You’re Not Exactly Sure When She’s Using
It is indeed hard to separate "use" from "non-use" in your Loved One when you don’t spend much time with them or when they appear to be always hig…
A Chink in the Armor of their Denial is DAY ONE of the Healing and Recovery Process
Understanding what denial is and how it functions in addiction is one key to opening the door of recovery.
Her Baby Was Taken Away. Should This Grandmother Seek Custody?
An Allies member has watched her daughter have both her babies taken away because of addiction. She and her ex-husband are ready to adopt a new approa…
Am I Helping My Son or Enabling His Use?
How does one begin when three substances are involved? CRAFT-informed observation and communication, with a focus on the most dangerous substance firs…
CRAFT: At A Glance