Addict in the house : a no-nonsense family guide through addiction & recovery / Robin Barnett, EDD, LCSW.

By:

Barnett, Robin [author.]

Material type: Text

TextDescription: viii, 190 pages ; 23 cmISBN:

9781626252608
1626252602

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

362.29 23

LOC classification:

HV4999.2 .B67 2016

Contents:

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.

Summary: 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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Non Fiction	Hāwera LibraryPlus Non Fiction	Non Fiction	362.29 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		I2168943

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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.

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