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Beyond Addiction by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens and Nicole Kosanke — WisdomDeck honest review
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Beyond Addiction

by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens and Nicole Kosanke

The CRAFT approach for families: how to help a loved one change through positive reinforcement and communication rather than confrontation or detachment. Evidence-based and kind.

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you love someone with a substance problem and want to help effectively.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Reinforce the good, do not punish the bad.
  2. Communicate, do not confront.
  3. Take care of yourself.

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Read the chapter on reinforcing non-using behavior.

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Evidence-based help for families.

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