The Family Recovery Guide : A Map for Healthy Growth

A supportive, practical guide for the recovering addict's family - From the author of Treating the Alcoholic, and Treating Adult Children of Alcoholics - A supportive, helpful, practical book for family members of recovering addicts - Offers both practical, immediate assistance, and a long-term perspective - Includes progress charts and exercises for each family member to record experiences of the recovery program ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is not only a harrowing journey for the addict, but for the addict's family as well. Even though recovery often places a severe stress on recovering families, they are rarely encouraged to go outside to find the support they need. If outside help is unavailable, families are left to struggle with an unhealthy system of relating that's often all wrong for recovery. This guide seeks to help and support recovering families.