© 2001       Paperback      204 pages

ISBN: 1-55691-227-7 

About the Book

Addiction creates a significant burden for the family, including children. This book was written specifically for family members and significant others to help them understand and deal with a loved one’s addiction. It provides an overview of addiction and recovery, and discusses what family members can and cannot do to help the addicted member. Most importantly, this book focuses on what family members can do to help themselves. This practical guide gives information on treatment and recovery for the family, and provides strategies for helping children who may have been affected by a parent or sibling’s addiction.

Contents

• Effects of Addiction on Your Family System
• Effects of Addiction on Family Members
• Recovery for the Family System
• Recovery for the Individual Family Member
• Helping Your Children
• Falling Back Into Old Habits
• Understanding Addiction
• Your Addicted Family Member

• Abstinence and Change: Recovery for the Addicted Family Member
• Staying Clean or Sober: Relapse Prevention
• Double Trouble: Addiction and Psychiatric Disorders
• Bibliography and Suggested Readings

Editorial Reviews

"Once again Dr. Daley has provided hope and help for families affected by alcohol and drug abuse. This book is full of sound advice and insight into not only getting help for the family, but also how families can grow beyond addiction. I highly recommend it for all families impacted by addiction and for those who want to help." - - Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Reseacher, Educator, and author of Children of Alcoholics, Silent Sons, and Perfect Daughters

"An excellent book for the family of the alcoholic or drug addict . . . covers the often forgotten needs of those who suffer the most by getting at the larger picture of what is going on. This guide is medicine for the whole family." - - Michael T. Flaherty, Executive Director, Institute of Psychiatry and Addictions, St. Francis Medical Center

"This is an extremely hopeful book with a wealth of practical information on how families can cope with the problem of addiction. The focus is on improving family communication, taking care of oneself, and helping children makes this a refreshing approach to the problem of alcohol or drug addiction in the family. Any family member can benefit from this excellent book." - - Carol Anderson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Social Work, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, author, clinician, research

About the Authors

Dennis C. Daley, PhD. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Chief Drug and Alcohol Services, and Director of the Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has been involved in the addictions and mental health fields for over two decades. Dr. Daley is also involved in several research projects sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and National Institute of Alcohol Abuse. He is a consultant to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Employee Assistance Program, the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department and two federally funded research projects at Harvard Medical School and Spalding University. He has also consulted with numerous treatment programs in the U.S. and Europe and presented workshops in over 30 states, Canada and Europe.

Judy Miller has extensive experience working with families of substance abusers. She has held clinical and supervisory positions in a variety of social service agencies.