On the Other Side of Chaos

Understanding the Addiction of a Loved One

De: Ellen Van Vechten JD MSW CADC

Narrado por: Margo Trueblood

A lawyer turned counselor examines the chaos many families endure when addiction disrupts their lives. Based in part on her own family’s journey, Van Vechten explains the science of addiction, the theory of treatment, and the 12-step model of recovery, providing sensible information and tips for reasoned action in support of a loved one while fostering personal growth and recovery.

©2018 Ellen Van Vechten (P)2018 Central Recovery Press

So compassionate! So well written.

so beautifully read, so beautifully written So much compassion.

The author carefully walks through all the steps of a loved one's addiction. Starting with a very complete description of all the products a loved one might be using, the author goes on to introduce the reader to the complicated terminology that we are presented with when seeking counseling.

The author is kind to those of us facing a loved one's crisis, giving us advice on self-care to make it through the family struggle. Advice on getting help, accepting help and how to deal with the loved one upon return from treatment. The eggshells.

This book has given me strength.