This is perhaps the hardest part of the journey – when you’re reaching out, willing to help, and they pull away, deny they have a problem or just slam the door and vanish. What actually works isn’t ultimatums, threats, shaming or negotiating, but finding ways to build moments of genuine connection, and that takes work. Small authentic connections build bridges to bigger conversations. Learning the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) approach taught by Hopestream is a solid first step in helping a child with substance use issues who doesn’t want help.
