It Feels Like Nothing Works With Him
If we focus on what’s ours to control, change is possible all the same. CRAFT skills can help you get there. Elaine’s son is back in the hospital,…
Addicted Loved One
9 CRAFT-y Guidelines to Help Break the Cycle of Addiction
An Allies member has her daughter living with her, which felt like a relief, at least at first. She had kicked her methamphetamine habit and comple…
The Question of Moderation: Is It Okay for Your Loved One to Drink Small Amounts of Alcohol?
An Allies in Recovery member hears her loved one expressing a desire to reintroduce small amounts of alcohol into his life. He's been through program …
I Think I’m Ready to Ask Him to Leave – Even Though I’ve Been Doing CRAFT
An active Allies in Recovery member wrote in to our “Pose a Question” blog with an update about her partner who continues to use substances and to…
Resisting Treatment? He’s Not a Rare Case
Substance Abuse Disorder typically occurs in stages — and readiness to seek treatment is not the first of these. Fortunately, CRAFT was designed wit…
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…
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…
CRAFT: At A Glance