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Addiction and the family

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Addiction and the family

Addict in the Family: Stories of Loss, Hope, & Recovery   BOOK
For families of addicts, feelings of fear, shame, and confusion over a loved one's addiction can cause deep anxiety, sleepless nights, and even physical illness. And the emotional distress family members suffer is often compounded by the belief that they somehow caused or contributed to their loved one's addiction—or that they could have done something to prevent it.

Aggression, Family Violence and Chemical Dependency   BOOK
This book describes the link between chemical dependency and the effects on the family. It shows how chemical dependency can lead to problems such as sexual abuse and violence. It details what kinds of treatments should be given for various members of a family who have been affected by a loved one suffering from chemical dependency.king book gives a new

Children of Alcoholism: A Survivors Manual    BOOK
Children of Alcoholism exposes "the terrible family secret" and draws on interviews with over 200 survivors to share the realities of family alcoholism, such as the frequent occurrence of child abuse, the ruined family holidays, the "crazy" fantasy-like atmosphere of the alcoholic home.

Substance Use Among Children and Adolescents   BOOK
This reference provides the most complete picture yet of important theoretical, empirical, and clinical trends in substance exposure and use and their impact upon the young. Drawing on their own clinical experiences and those of other experts from a variety of disciplines, the authors present advice and guidance on assessment,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.


Treating Adult Children of Alcoholics   BOOK
In Treating Adult Children of Alcoholics, renowned psychologist Stephanie Brown develops and in-depth, integrated theory linking childhood experiences with an alcoholic parent to developmental difficulties. She emphasizes the importance of the traumatic family environ-
ment and provides rich clinical descriptions, linking systems theory and literature of the handicapped to the experiences of children of alcoholics.