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Addict In The Family: Stories of Loss, Hope, and Recovery

Helps families who have a loved one suffering from an addiction learn important lessons on loving, detachment, intervention, and self-care.

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Witnessing the addiction of a family member or loved one is a heart-rending experience. But hope can prevail, as shown in this compelling revised and updated book. In Addict in the Family, the gripping stories of fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of addicts offer important lessons on loving, detachment, intervention, and self care.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 184 pages

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