Resources for Loved Ones
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Helpful Articles
Below you find articles related to addiction and recovery to assist you on your road to recovery
Communicating in Conflict
Addiction brings about a lot of conflict and emotions tend to run high so it’s quite understandable that practicing good communication
Alcoholism’s Effect on Children
When I meet with parents who are experiencing alcoholism, I am often told that their children don’t really know what’s going
Enabling…What is it?
We need to let the person bear the weight of their bad choice or behavior. When we quickly brush it off
Husband Drinks Too Much
I was in Wisconsin last Saturday when I decided to run into Walmart for a couple items. As I passed the
Understanding Addiction
When you love an alcoholic who is trying to quit, it can be incredibly frustrating especially if you do not struggle
Leading from a Place of Congruence with God
When we as parents are leading and advising our children, especially through the web of addiction, we must be fully in
Tools for Success
Below are worksheets, guides and other helpful tools to help you on your recovery journey
Recommended Books
These are books that I have read and found helpful, I believe they could be helpful to you too
One Day at a Time in Al-Anon
by Al-Anon Family Group Head Inc
How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics
by Al-Anon Family Groups
The Entitlement Cure
by John Townsend
The Christian Codependence Recovery Workbook
by Stephanie Tucker
Boundaries
by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Jesus Calling
by Sarah Young
Everything Changes: Help for Families of Newly Recovering Addicts
by Beverly Conyers
If You Loved Me, You Stop!
by Lisa Frederiksen
Loved One In Treatment? Now What?
by Lisa Frederiksen
Links to Additional Resources
Other great websites and helpful videos
- Adult Children of Alcoholics
- National Association for Children of Addiction
- Al-Anon or Call 888-4AL-ANON
- Alateen
- Co-Anon (Cocaine Addicts Family Groups)
- Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA)
- Families Anonymous (FA)
- Nar-Anon Family Groups or Call 800-477-6291
- Parents Anonymous or Call 909-621-6184
- Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- SmartRecovery.com
- DrugFree.com
- ChristianCodependence.org
- LoveOverAddiction.com
- BreakingtheCycle.com
- Codependency Chapters Videos
- Do you really understand addiction? Video
All of the resources listed above are for your information only. I do not endorse any specific program or company. Be sure to check references and always use good judgment and discretion when selecting any resource provided. Accordingly, I cannot be held liable for the accuracy of the information, nor the quality of services provided.