Freeing someone you love from alcohol and other drugs (Paperback)

by R. Rogers (Author)

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Product Description
Based on an understanding that addiction is a chronic, hereditary, and progressive illness, this self-help guide outlines a program of intervention and recovery that can be used by friends and family members of alcoholics or drug abusers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Rev Exp edition (February 6, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399517278
• ISBN-13: 978-0399517273
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #660,552 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on its subject, March 2, 2000

By A Customer

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked the style, April 28, 2001

By A Customer

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, April 19, 2002

By A Customer

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.