What is CRAFT?

Community Reinforcement and Family Training

CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is the leading evidence-based approach for supporting families affected by addiction. It has the highest success rate of any method for helping a loved one enter treatment.

Clinical research shows that 70% of families who implement CRAFT successfully encourage their loved one to seek treatment.

CRAFT is a well-researched, structured method that teaches families how to positively influence their loved one’s behavior, communicate effectively, and prioritize their own well-being. Instead of using confrontation or ultimatums, CRAFT focuses on reinforcement, problem-solving, and emotional support to create lasting change.

How CRAFT Works

1. Positive Reinforcement

Rather than focusing on negative behaviors, CRAFT encourages rewarding positive changes, reinforcing actions that support recovery and well-being.

2. Effective Communication

Family members learn how to express concerns and emotions without triggering defensiveness, improving connection and mutual understanding.

3. Behavioral Change & Boundaries

Families identify and shift behaviors that may inadvertently enable addiction, replacing them with healthier patterns and clear boundaries.

4. Motivating Change

By highlighting the benefits of sobriety and the natural consequences of substance use, CRAFT helps loved ones see the value of treatment—without pressure or ultimatums.

5. Problem-Solving Strategies

CRAFT equips families with tools to handle conflicts and challenges, promoting healthier interactions and reducing stress in the home.

6. Support for Families

Addiction affects the entire family. CRAFT provides strategies to reduce stress, improve emotional resilience, and foster personal well-being for family members.

Why Choose CRAFT?

✅ Highest Success Rate – 7 out of 10 families using CRAFT successfully encourage their loved one to enter treatment.
✅ Improves Relationships – Strengthens trust, reduces conflict, and fosters positive communication.
✅ Empowers Families – Provides families with the tools and strategies to support their loved one without enabling or feeling powerless.
✅ Prioritizes Well-Being – Encourages self-care and emotional growth, helping family members maintain their own health and happiness.

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