From Craig Fluter, CAC & CSUDA member

Articles on Addiction, Intervention & Family Recovery

Practical guidance for families navigating addiction and mental health crises — written by Canada’s leading interventionist.

Cannabis · October 2026

High-Potency Cannabis and Psychosis

What the research says about strong weed and schizophrenia, the warning signs, and what families can do.

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Interventions · March 12, 2025

What Is a Professional Intervention — and How Is It Different From a Confrontation?

Most families try talking first. Then pleading. Then ultimatums. Craig explains what a professional intervention actually is — and why it works when everything else hasn't.

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Harm Reduction · February 18, 2025

Harm Reduction Interventions: What Families Need to Know

Not every person is ready for full abstinence. A harm reduction intervention meets them where they are — reducing danger while keeping the door to recovery open.

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Family Support · January 29, 2025

8 Signs Your Loved One Needs a Professional Intervention

Most families wait too long. These are the signs that the situation has moved beyond what family conversations alone can address.

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Recovery · January 8, 2025

What Happens After the Intervention: Treatment, Transition, and What to Expect

The intervention is the beginning, not the end. Craig walks through treatment placement, the transition home, and long-term recovery support.

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Guide · October 2026

Invitational vs Surprise Intervention

What each one is, when each is used, and how your family decides.

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Guide · October 2026

When Your Adult Child Refuses Treatment

Seven steps for parents when an adult son or daughter says no to help.

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Checklist · October 2026

How to Prepare for an Intervention

Who to invite, what to write, what to pack, and what to do if they say no.

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Guide · Updated October 2026

How to Choose an Interventionist in BC

Eight questions to ask before you hire anyone, the red flags to watch for, and how Craig answers each one.

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