An Alternative To Intervention - Craft

You actively reward your loved one when they are sober or show self-control (e.g., through affection, time together, or small gestures).

When they use substances, you step back and allow the "mess" to happen—such as a missed day at work or an unpaid bill—instead of "enabling" them by cleaning it up. Craft An Alternative To Intervention

Using "facts, feelings, and future" to speak to your loved one. This means being brief, staying positive, and describing specific behaviors rather than lecturing. You actively reward your loved one when they

Learning to recognize when a loved one is most receptive to discussing help, such as during a "vulnerable" moment after a negative consequence. Craft An Alternative To Intervention