CRAFT provides practical tools for family members to use in daily life:
You actively reward your loved one when they are sober or show self-control (e.g., through affection, time together, or small gestures). 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. CRAFT provides practical tools for family members to
Research consistently shows CRAFT is superior to both traditional interventions and 12-step support groups (like Al-Anon ) for getting people into treatment. Success Rate (Treatment Entry) ~65–75% Behavioral change & reinforcement Johnson Intervention ~25–30% One-time confrontation Al-Anon/Nar-Anon ~13–30% Family support and detachment Other Notable Alternatives CRAFT: An Alternative to Addiction “Intervention” or small gestures). Using "facts