Addict in the House: A No-Nonsense Family Guide Through Addiction and Recovery is an essential resource for families navigating the challenging waters of addiction. Authored by Robin Barnett and featuring insights from addiction expert Darren Kavinoky, this paperback guide unpacks the complex dynamics that addiction brings into the home. With 192 pages of practical advice, this book is designed to empower you to support your loved one while also caring for your own emotional wellbeing.

This comprehensive guide offers a deep understanding of the causes of addiction, effective strategies to end enabling behaviors, and crucial techniques to support your family member's recovery journey. Written for the concerned relatives of addicts, it recognizes the confusion, guilt, and fear that often accompany this experience. Readers will find valuable guidance on navigating codependency and fostering a healthier dynamic in the family.

Drawing on personal experiences and expert knowledge, Addict in the House presents a step-by-step approach to help you cope with difficult situations, manage relapses, and set firm boundaries. Whether you're seeking ways to motivate your loved one to seek help or looking to reclaim your own life from addiction's grip, this book is a beacon of hope and clarity.

Order your copy today to gain the insights and support you need to tackle the challenges of addiction and recovery together as a family.

Addict in the House: A No-Nonsense Family Guide Through Addiction and Recovery

By Barnett, Robin
Foreword by Kavinoky, Darren
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 192
Publisher New Harbinger Publications


Everyone suffers when there s an addict in the family. Written by an expert in alcohol and drug addiction and recovery, this no-nonsense guide will help you understand the causes of addiction, end enabling behaviors, support your loved one s recovery, and learn how to cope with relapses.If you re the family member of an addict, you may feel confused, guilty, and scared of doing the wrong thing. And when you don t know how to help, you may find yourself in a codependent role, trying so hard to keep your addicted loved one alive, out of jail, or emotionally appeased that you may actually prevent them from realizing they need help.Drawing on her own personal experience with her brother s addiction, Addict in the House offers a pragmatic, step-by-step guide to dealing with a loved one s addiction, from accepting the reality of the disease to surviving what may be repeated cycles of recovery and relapse. You ll learn how to encourage your addicted loved one to get help without forcing it, and finally find the strength to let go of codependence.With this revealing and straightforward book, you ll have the support you need to take an honest look at how addiction has affected the family, cope with the emotional hurdles of having an addicted family member, create and maintain firm boundaries, and make informed decisions about how to best help your loved one.