Addict in the house : a no-nonsense family guide through addiction & recovery /
Barnett, Robin,
Addict in the house : a no-nonsense family guide through addiction & recovery / Robin Barnett, EDD, LCSW. - viii, 190 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Understanding addiction -- Addicts' behavior -- and your own -- Communication -- Setting strong boundaries -- Treatment options -- Supporting your loved one's recovery -- Healing family relationships -- The teenage addict -- Toward healthy independence -- Recovery for life -- Appendix: The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
When there's an addict in the family, you may find yourself in a codependent role: trying so hard to keep your loved one alive, out of jail, or emotionally appeased that you actually prevent them from realizing they need help. Barnett offers a step-by-step guide to dealing with a loved one's addiction, coping with the emotional hurdles of having an addicted family member, and making informed decisions on how to best help them-- and yourself.
9781626252608 1626252602
2016440403
Substance abuse.
Substance abuse--Treatment.
Addicts--Family relationships.
Codependency.
HV4999.2 / .B67 2016
362.29
Addict in the house : a no-nonsense family guide through addiction & recovery / Robin Barnett, EDD, LCSW. - viii, 190 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Understanding addiction -- Addicts' behavior -- and your own -- Communication -- Setting strong boundaries -- Treatment options -- Supporting your loved one's recovery -- Healing family relationships -- The teenage addict -- Toward healthy independence -- Recovery for life -- Appendix: The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
When there's an addict in the family, you may find yourself in a codependent role: trying so hard to keep your loved one alive, out of jail, or emotionally appeased that you actually prevent them from realizing they need help. Barnett offers a step-by-step guide to dealing with a loved one's addiction, coping with the emotional hurdles of having an addicted family member, and making informed decisions on how to best help them-- and yourself.
9781626252608 1626252602
2016440403
Substance abuse.
Substance abuse--Treatment.
Addicts--Family relationships.
Codependency.
HV4999.2 / .B67 2016
362.29