This is a supportive and practical guide for family members of recovering addicts. The book offers both immediate and long-term assistance, with progress charts and exercises for each family member to record experiences, rather than struggle with an unhealthy system of relating.

Family relationships change dramatically when one or more members stops drinking. Far from offering a "quick fix" to family problems, in fact, the first years of sobriety are often marked by continuing tension that fuels marital stress, acting-out kids, and difficulties at work. This book explores the process of recovery from addiction as it affects the entire family, presenting an innovative model for understanding and treating families navigating this difficult period. The authors draw upon extensive clinical and research experience to demonstrate how families can be helped to regroup after...