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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Guilford Publications
ISBN-10
1462538541
ISBN-13
9781462538546
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27038372241
Product Key Features
Book Title
Complete Family Guide to Addiction : Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself
Number of Pages
262 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, Mental Health, Psychopathology / Addiction
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Self-Help, Psychology, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
11.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-050165
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"If you care about someone with an addiction, this is the book you need. Families and friends often spend months or years of frustration trying to figure out what addiction is and what they can do about it. This highly practical book cuts right to the chase--explaining the most current research and clinical experience in plain English--and tells you everything you need to know."--Joseph P. Scholl, LICSW, attending social worker, McLean Hospital "Wow, someone finally gets it! As an addict with 13 years in recovery, this book gives me so much insight into addiction, codependency, and what I put my family through. It also reminds me what people did that helped me, and what didn't help. Every family member or friend of an addict should read this book! It brought back a lot of pain for me, but is so accurate and enlightening. It will help you save your loved one without ruining yourself in the process."--Taffy L., San Rafael, California "Families who are knowledgeable about addiction and its treatment are in a better position to help the person they love. Without 'taking sides,' this easy-to-understand book describes a wide range of treatment approaches and provides useful suggestions and strategies for dealing with common issues. As an addiction treatment specialist, I found many useful ideas for educating my clients and their families."--Oscar G. Bukstein, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School "Employing sensible, reader-friendly language, the authors give us a comprehensive, evidence-based primer on addictions, the challenges they pose for individuals and families, and the many treatment modalities currently available."--Gabor Maté, MD, author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction "Accessible and comprehensive, this book equips you with the latest understanding of the shattering challenges of addiction. Whether it is your grown child, spouse, or other loved one who is afflicted, this book reveals the best ways to offer support."--Robert Miranda Jr., PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University, "If you care about someone with an addiction, this is the book you need. Families and friends often spend months or years of frustration trying to figure out what addiction is and what they can do about it. This highly practical book cuts right to the chase--explaining the most current research and clinical experience in plain English--and tells you everything you need to know."--Joseph P. Scholl, LICSW, attending social worker, McLean Hospital "Wow, someone finally gets it! As an addict with 13 years in recovery, this book gives me so much insight into addiction, codependency, and what I put my family through. It also reminds me what people did that helped me, and what didn't help. Every family member or friend of an addict should read this book! It brought back a lot of pain for me, but is so accurate and enlightening. It will help you save your loved one without ruining yourself in the process."--Taffy L., San Rafael, California "Families who are knowledgeable about addiction and its treatment are in a better position to help the person they love. Without 'taking sides,' this easy-to-understand book describes a wide range of treatment approaches and provides useful suggestions and strategies for dealing with common issues. As an addiction treatment specialist, I found many useful ideas for educating my clients and their families."--Oscar G. Bukstein, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School "Employing sensible, reader-friendly language, the authors give us a comprehensive, evidence-based primer on addictions, the challenges they pose for individuals and families, and the many treatment modalities currently available."--Gabor Maté, MD, author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction "Accessible and comprehensive, this book equips you with the latest understanding of the shattering challenges of addiction. Whether it is your grown child, spouse, or other loved one who is afflicted, this book reveals the best ways to offer support."--Robert Miranda Jr., PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University "This greatly needed book is packed with invaluable information for loved ones of people who struggle with addiction. Often lost and left by the wayside in addiction treatment, families are now taken by the hand and offered understandable explanations of complex concepts, presented in an unbiased way. The book's compendium of resources is remarkable."--Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RDN, author of Inside Rehab and Sober for Good "I strongly recommend this book to all families who are struggling to help a loved one with an addiction. I wish I'd had this book when I first started to realize that my son had a problem. The book explains the chemical changes in the brain that cause our loved ones to continue abuse, and gives us insight on how their thought process is altered. There is invaluable information on how to find support groups, financial aid for treatment, and the best treatment facilities. This book has brought me great peace by giving me a better understanding of my son's addiction and his journey to recovery."--Robin S., Atlanta, Georgia, "Employing sensible, reader-friendly language, the authors give us a comprehensive, evidence-based primer on addictions, the challenges they pose for individuals and families, and the many treatment modalities currently available."--Gabor Maté, MD, author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction "Wow, someone finally gets it! As an addict with 13 years in recovery, this book gives me so much insight into addiction, codependency, and what I put my family through. It also reminds me what people did that helped me, and what didn't help. Every family member or friend of an addict should read this book! It brought back a lot of pain for me, but is so accurate and enlightening. It will help you save your loved one without ruining yourself in the process."--Taffy L., San Rafael, California "This greatly needed book is packed with invaluable information for loved ones of people who struggle with addiction. Often lost and left by the wayside in addiction treatment, families are now taken by the hand and offered understandable explanations of complex concepts, presented in an unbiased way. The book's compendium of resources is remarkable."--Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RDN, author of Inside Rehab and Sober for Good "Accessible and comprehensive, this book equips you with the latest understanding of the shattering challenges of addiction. Whether it is your grown child, spouse, or other loved one who is afflicted, this book reveals the best ways to offer support."--Robert Miranda Jr., PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University "I strongly recommend this book to all families who are struggling to help a loved one with an addiction. I wish I'd had this book when I first started to realize that my son had a problem. The book explains the chemical changes in the brain that cause our loved ones to continue abuse, and gives us insight on how their thought process is altered. There is invaluable information on how to find support groups, financial aid for treatment, and the best treatment facilities. This book has brought me great peace by giving me a better understanding of my son's addiction and his journey to recovery."--Robin S., Atlanta, Georgia "If you care about someone with an addiction, this is the book you need. Families and friends often spend months or years of frustration trying to figure out what addiction is and what they can do about it. This highly practical book cuts right to the chase--explaining the most current research and clinical experience in plain English--and tells you everything you need to know."--Joseph P. Scholl, LICSW, attending social worker, McLean Hospital "Families who are knowledgeable about addiction and its treatment are in a better position to help the person they love. Without 'taking sides,' this easy-to-understand book describes a wide range of treatment approaches and provides useful suggestions and strategies for dealing with common issues. As an addiction treatment specialist, I found many useful ideas for educating my clients and their families."--Oscar G. Bukstein, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, "If you care about someone with an addiction, this is the book you need. Families and friends often spend months or years of frustration trying to figure out what addiction is and what they can do about it. This highly practical book cuts right to the chase--explaining the most current research and clinical experience in plain English--and tells you everything you need to know."--Joseph P. Scholl, LICSW, attending social worker, McLean Hospital "Wow, someone finally gets it! As an addict with 13 years in recovery, this book gives me so much insight into addiction, codependency, and what I put my family through. It also reminds me what people did that helped me, and what didn't help. Every family member or friend of an addict should read this book! It brought back a lot of pain for me, but is so accurate and enlightening. It will help you save your loved one without ruining yourself in the process."--Taffy L., San Rafael, California, "If you care about someone with an addiction, this is the book you need. Families and friends often spend months or years of frustration trying to figure out what addiction is and what they can do about it. This highly practical book cuts right to the chase--explaining the most current research and clinical experience in plain English--and tells you everything you need to know."--Joseph P. Scholl, LICSW, attending social worker, McLean Hospital, "If you care about someone with an addiction, this is the book you need. Families and friends often spend months or years of frustration trying to figure out what addiction is and what they can do about it. This highly practical book cuts right to the chase--explaining the most current research and clinical experience in plain English--and tells you everything you need to know."--Joseph P. Scholl, LICSW, attending social worker, McLean Hospital "Wow, someone finally gets it! As an addict with 13 years in recovery, this book gives me so much insight into addiction, codependency, and what I put my family through. It also reminds me what people did that helped me, and what didn't help. Every family member or friend of an addict should read this book! It brought back a lot of pain for me, but is so accurate and enlightening. It will help you save your loved one without ruining yourself in the process."--Taffy L., San Rafael, California "Families who are knowledgeable about addiction and its treatment are in a better position to help the person they love. Without 'taking sides,' this easy-to-understand book describes a wide range of treatment approaches and provides useful suggestions and strategies for dealing with common issues. As an addiction treatment specialist, I found many useful ideas for educating my clients and their families."--Oscar G. Bukstein, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School "Employing sensible, reader-friendly language, the authors give us a comprehensive, evidence-based primer on addictions, the challenges they pose for individuals and families, and the many treatment modalities currently available."--Gabor Maté, MD, author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction "Accessible and comprehensive, this book equips you with the latest understanding of the shattering challenges of addiction. Whether it is your grown child, spouse, or other loved one who is afflicted, this book reveals the best ways to offer support."--Robert Miranda Jr., PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University "This greatly needed book is packed with invaluable information for loved ones of people who struggle with addiction. Often lost and left by the wayside in addiction treatment, families are now taken by the hand and offered understandable explanations of complex concepts, presented in an unbiased way. The book's compendium of resources is remarkable."--Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RDN, author of Inside Rehab and Sober for Good
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Table Of Content
Introduction: Family and Friends--The First Responders to the Addiction Crisis I. What Is Addiction? 1. A Bewildering Illness 2. What Makes Someone an Addict, as Opposed to a Heavy Drinker or Recreational User? 3. How Addiction Affects the Brain 4. Why Do Some People Become Addicts and Others Don't? 5. So Is Addiction a Disease? (and If Not, What Is It?) 6. Why Do People Get Addicted to One Particular Substance and Not Others? 7. What About Gambling Addiction, Sex Addiction, Etc.? II. Living with an Addict 8. How Addicts Behave 9. How Loved Ones Are Affected 10. Denial, Enabling, and Codependency 11. The Stigma of Addiction 12. Strategies to Get a Loved One into Treatment 13. How to Cope When a Loved One Is Refusing Treatment 14. Dealing with a Child Who Is an Addict 15. Dealing with a Spouse Who is an Addict 16. Dealing with a Parent Who Is an Addict III. Keeping an Addict Out of Trouble 17. Can an Employee Be Fired for Being an Addict? 18. Drug Courts and Other Ways to Keep an Addict Out of Jail 19. Using Civil Commitment to Keep an Addict Safe 20. More Ways to Protect an Addict from Harm IV. How Treatment Works 21. Can Addicts Get Well without Treatment? 22. A Brief Overview of Treatment Options 23. What Really Happens in Detox? 24. What Really Happens in Rehab? 25. How to Find a Good Rehab--and Pay for It 26. Psychotherapy Approaches That Are Used for Addicts 27. Drugs That Treat Alcohol Abuse 28. Drugs That Treat Opioid Abuse 29. Does Alcoholics Anonymous Actually Work? 30. AA-Type Groups for Addictions Other than Alcohol 31. Alternative Support Groups for People Who Don't Like AA 32. When an Addict Has Other Mental Health Problems V. What to Expect in Recovery 33. What to Expect in Early Recovery 34. What Causes Relapse? 35. How to Prevent Relapse 36. What to Do If a Relapse Happens 37. Managing Addiction as a Long-Term Chronic Illness Resources
Synopsis
If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions ......, If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions that spouses, parents, and grown children face every day. Why do addicts make such bad choices? How can you find (and afford) treatment that works--and convince your loved one to try it? Can relapse be prevented? When does being supportive cross the line to enabling? Providing science-based answers and resources, the authors cover crucial emotional, financial, and legal issues that simply aren't discussed in other books. The more your family knows about the myths and realities of addiction, the better equipped you will be to overcome it.
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RC563.H37 2019
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