by Dominique Simon-Levine | Jan 31, 2018 | Communication, CRAFT
A mother is trying her best to maintain communication with her addicted son, but he is being verbally abusive. He is bullying to extract money from her. This has created a situation that is escalating beyond what she can handle.
by Isabel Cooney | Oct 5, 2016 | Communication, Rewards
It is critical that you, as your addicted loved one’s ally, understand that you can’t create motivation. And it is equally critical that you know there is something you can do!
by Dominique Simon-Levine | Apr 17, 2015 | Communication, Drug Addiction Treatment, Natural Consequences
Unsure of how to implement the CRAFT method with your opiate user? We explain how to use rewards and stepping away, even when “non-use” doesn’t seem to exist.
by Dominique Simon-Levine | Feb 16, 2015 | Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Communication, Drug Addiction Treatment, Family Addiction Intervention
An intervention does not have to be a big dramatic family meeting with lots of tears and pressure. It can simply be a quiet moment at the kitchen table.