Addict in the family : support through loss, hope, and recovery

Title:

Author:

Conyers, Beverly, author.

ISBN:

9781616499556

Personal Author:

Conyers, Beverly, author.

Edition:

Second edition.

Publication Information:

Center City, Minnesota : Hazelden Publishing, [2021]

Physical Description:

x, 191 pages ; 22 cm

General Note:

Originally published: 2003.

Abstract:

"Addict in the Family (second edition) is a book about the pain of addiction, but more importantly it is a book of comfort, understanding, and hope for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. As the compelling personal stories reveal, family members do not cause their loved one's addiction-nor can they control or cure it. What family members can do is find support, set boundaries, detach with love, and eventually discover how to enjoy life more fully. This book helps them do just that-whether the loved one achieves recovery or not"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Alcoholics -- Family relationships.

Drug addicts -- Family relationships.

Alcoholics -- Rehabilitation.

Drug addicts -- Rehabilitation.

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2391387

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The family recovery classic, Addict in the Family, has been revised and updated to offer parents and other family members even greater support when faced with the reality of a loved one's addiction. Solid, actionable advice and information about what helps and what doesn't - and how to care for themselves - make this an indispensable guide. Addict in the Family is a book about the pain of addiction, but more importantly it is a book of comfort, understanding, and hope for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction.

Author Notes

Beverly Conyers, MA, is the author of Find Your Light, Addict in the Family, Everything Changes, The Recovering Heart, and the recovery-focused guided journal Follow Your Light. She lives and works in New England.

Preface	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
1 A Family Disease	p. 7
When an individual becomes addicted, the entire family is affected. Family members can acquire knowledge and skills that enable them to cope effectively with the disease of addiction.
2 The Stranger You Love	p. 19
Addiction is usually accompanied by significant behavioral changes. Some conceal, protect, and perpetuate substance use, while others reveal the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the brain.
3 The Beast Inside	p. 39
The irresistible compulsion to use is deeply rooted in the biological and psychological makeup of addicted individuals. Many are conscious of an "inner addict"-a "beast inside."
4 Who Gets Addicted?	p. 53
Not everyone who uses alcohol or other drugs becomes addicted. Several factors increase an individual's vulnerability to addiction.
5 Addicted to the Addict	p. 67
In an attempt to help their addicted loved one, family members may resort to well-intended but counterproductive behaviors. Often, these behaviors mirror the disease of addiction itself.
6 The Process of Change	p. 89
Making a significant personal change is hard for everyone, especially for people who are seeking recovery. Change often occurs in predictable stages and usually involves setbacks and relapses.
7 Promoting the Addict's Recovery	p. 107
No one can force another person to change. But families can practice strategies that effectively promote and support their loved one's recovery.
8 Promoting the Family's Recovery	p. 135
Families suffer deep distress when a loved one becomes addicted. To recover from the damaging impact of the disease, they can adopt self-care strategies that nurture their own well-being.
9 A Time to Heal	p. 147
In its deepest sense, recovery is a lifelong process of personal growth. It involves healing the wounds of the past to achieve greater wisdom and serenity.
Appendix A Common Addictive Substances: Effects and Signs of Use	p. 161
Appendix B Words of Wisdom	p. 175
Appendix C Resources	p. 179
Appendix D Recommended Reading	p. 183
Notes	p. 185
Acknowledgments	p. 189
About the Author	p. 191

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