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”
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 An Alternative To Intervention
You actively reward your loved one when they are sober or show self-control (e.g., through affection, time together, or small gestures). Research consistently shows CRAFT is superior to both
Learning to recognize when a loved one is most receptive to discussing help, such as during a "vulnerable" moment after a negative consequence. You actively reward your loved one when they
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