Addict in the house a no-nonsense family guide through addiction & recovery

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'...

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Main Author: Barnett, Robin (Counselor) (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2016]
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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.
Physical Description: viii, 190 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781626252608
1626252602
Author Notes: Robin Barnett, EdD, LCSW, is a respected behavioral health expert and former CEO of Park Bench Group Counseling, a progressive addiction rehabilitation facility in Northfield, NJ, which she cofounded in 2006.