A Survival Guide
for Those Coping With a Loved One’s Addiction
By Jim Coddington
This booklet is for those caught in the trail of the devastating storm caused by addiction. It is a common occurrence, in the midst of such turmoil, for loved ones to find themselves completely baffled with how to deal rationally with such an irrational situation. The following will offer concise suggestions on how to deal effectively when a loved one’s addictive behavior has become challenging to cope with, if not unbearable. It is a common occurrence for others to arrive at a place of “enough is enough” long before the “qualifier”, to use an Al-Anon term, realizes the unmanageability of his or her life.
If you have had “enough” and are inspired to seek more effective means of coping with a loved one’s addiction.
- From the Introduction
Testimonials
This is one of the most useful books for the loved ones of an alcoholic/addict that we have come across. It is full of much needed information about the way the addictive mind and body function. It also gives the best advice for how to handle this behavior and keep your own sanity. It is full of what to say and what to do and what not to do for the addicted loved ones but also what to do and not do for yourself. It is simply a great little book and we highly recommend it!
- Dr. William and Carleen Glasser
of the William Glasser Institute
Jim Coddington is always there for the suffering addict and family members. Jim freely shares his gifts of compassion, kindness and professionalism.
-Ed Storti
Author, Lecturer and Intervention Specialist
If your daughter or son is struggling with addiction then Jim's pamphlet is for you. In fact it is a must read.
I have been helping families with this problem for almost four decades. Families are often left feeling lost and hopeless. They desperately seek a solution but often only have trial and error to aid in their goal of finding a more effective way to deal with their son or daughter's problem. Rarely are they successful without getting new information.
Addiction acts like a thief. It steals from us. It robs us of time, joy, trust and hope.
Eventually the addict becomes a different person, a person that we hardly recognize. But there is hope. You can learn how to better cope with this problem. This is the help Jim provides in his pamphlet. He helps you develop an understanding of addiction, he gives you useful perspectives to help you find your way, and he also offers solid advice and practical suggestions. You owe it to yourself and your family to read this pamphlet.
-Allen Berger, Ph.D.,
Clinical Psychologist,
Expert in the Science of Recovery
Author:
12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery
12 Smart Things to do When the Booze and Drugs are Gone
