This book is a masterful easy to read explanation of how families can recover from the terrible effects of a substance abusing member. It makes it easy for a family member or substance users to understand and identify the obstacles that prevent recovery. The compassionate, easy to understand explanations of science and techniques for recovery readily inspires the reader to take the next step. This is a must read for anyone who wants to involve their closest support persons in recovery.
Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD, ACT, Owner and Managing Director,Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago
Hope for Families in Recovery by Mark and Janet Myers offers a vital roadmap for navigating the complexities of substance abuse. With empathy and expertise, the authors illuminate the often-overlooked perspectives of families grappling with addiction. Their clear and accessible writing style makes complex issues understandable, providing practical guidance on recognizing warning signs, fostering motivation for change, and managing triggers. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone affected by substance use disorder and promises to be a trusted companion on the path to recovery. Dan Blair, LMFT, LCPC, NCPC, CAMS
This profound exploration shifts the focus from stigmatizing terms to understanding the nuanced struggles and resilience of families navigating the turbulent path of recovery. It delves into the emotional upheavals and triumphs that define the family experience, offering a compassionate roadmap for healing and reconnection. A thorough, well-rounded read that covers the entire path of recovery from impact on family to triggers, from building trust to relapses, all the way to treatment options and support systems, a very thorough guide!
With empathy and insight, this book offers a beacon of hope, guiding families through the complex terrain of recovery and toward a renewed sense of belonging and peace. It provides practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement, affirming that while the journey is arduous, the promise of a new, enriched life is both attainable and worth pursuing. Stephanie Krol
Mark and Janet Myers have over 30 years of experience in dealing with Substance Use Disorders (SUD), and they address them comprehensively. If you are looking for an all-encompassing guide on how to attack, cope with, and overcome any form of SUD, this book has it. As an expert in dealing with change, I can attest that they address head-on the fear of change, hopelessness, and how to create a desire for the user to change.
What I love about this book is that it provides the family with a roadmap for handling the emotions of stress, anger, feelings of betrayal, guilt, and uncertainty associated with Substance Use Disorders. It is not just the substance user who is affected; the entire family has to deal with this problem, and Mark and Janet will walk you through each step of this journey. I highly recommend you let these experts show you how to win this war on addiction. Robert Stevenson President - Seeking Excellence, Inc.Global Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Mark and Janet have done an exceptional job addressing the issue of substance abuse, by educating both the individual, the family, and those assisting them. They have taken a very complex topic, and broken it down, and discussed it in a manner which is easy to understand for individuals, families, and all those helping. Above all, they have stayed true to the title of their book, by giving "hope for families in recovery, and helping them find their way back home". This book is a true gift of hope to all families in search of it. - Monica Ferkin, ACSW, LCSW, CADC, CEAP
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