Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-318) and index.
Summary
Argues that addicts do not have to hit bottom and interventions do not have to be confrontational, explaining step-by-step how to intervene in a loving and effective way and get a loved one ready to accept help for alcohol or drug addiction. This updated edition adds to the core material with the most up-to-date information and new intervention techniques for alcohol and other drug addictions, and an array of other disorders.
Contents
Insights into alcoholism and other drug addictions -- Understanding family responses -- Preparing for an intervention -- The intervention -- After the intervention -- Tools and resources.