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Freeing someone you love from alcohol and other drugs

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As the parent of a wonderful adult son who became addicted to a narcotic, I have read countless books and materials on this topic. This is the single most helpful source I have found. The advice is both hard-hitting and compassionate, and the way in which it is presented is very readable and accessible (I read it in two nights in two sittings). If someone you love is addicted to alcohol or a drug, this is the book for you. Don't give up. Read this and get started. Good luck to you and your loved person.

Most books I read on drug and alcohol abuse are either too technical or oversimplified (like the reader doesn't have a working brain and has to have everything explained at the fifth grade level). This book is the exception. It's written for adults who are experiencing real life problems and real life situations. I found it the most helpful of the many books i read when I was having problems with my daughter. I followed a lot of what the book said and it was right on.

This book helped me when I organized an intervention with the help of a counselor. I read several books at the time and this one was the best. I recommend the book and I wish you well.

I read this book many years ago when my husband was using. After years of Alanon and support groups, this book was finally able to help me understand my role and specifically, what I should and should NOT do under very difficult circumstances.

I did not like all of the advice; but I followed it and it helped me to find some boundaries and to say, "NO MORE"!! Fortunately, my husband chose recovery over 10 years ago and life is wonderful.

I have given this book to at least 10 friends and colleagues who also found it very helpful....good luck...read the book and don't give up!!

Lots of information and a guideline on how to proceed. I learned quite a bit.

THis book is all that I was looking for. The info is sooooo understanding and has enlightened me as to where my Brother is at with his alcoholism and drug use, as well as, his recovery.

It has also helped me as to identify my feelings and emotions while living with his addiction.

I am ordering two more books for my Mom and other Brother today!

This is too good to be true. Even Al Anon doesn't clarify as well as this book. Good luck