On average, one out of every 12 people is addicted to alcohol or drugs. This means that there are approximately 616.6 million addicts on in the world today. For each addict, there is an entire community of people connected to that one person. Spouses, children, parents, friends, colleagues and more are affected by this one person’s addiction.
In this book, you’re going to get a lot of answers to the questions you’ve always had if you’ve been affected by someone who is addicted. Whether their addiction is to drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, food or anything else, you’ll begin to understand more about addiction and how you can begin the healing process.
In this book you’ •Get a better understanding of the disease of addiction as well as the causes and conditions. •Gain an understanding of your limitations when it comes to helping someone with addiction. •Learn the best practices for intervention and why early intervention is important. •Obtain the tools you need to maintain your serenity and sanity regardless of whether your loved one gets sober or not because your mental stability is just as important if not more important than their sobriety.
This book is written by Chris Boutté who is the author of How I Overcame Depression, Anxiety and Addiction. You’ll receive first-hand knowledge about what goes on in an addict’s brain as well as a wealth of knowledge from his experience working at a treatment center. Chris’ life is dedicated to helping people overcome addiction as well as the loved ones who are caught in the crossfire.