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Mate believes some trauma can come from our implicit memory. Implicit memory is memory without recollection of the actual event. This can start as early as the stages of child development.

In our experience, much of what Dr. Almost every substance user we have encountered has had some form of childhood trauma. Secondly, it is not about whether you know it happened or what you think happened; it is about how the other person feels when anything happens.

Everyone is different and is affected differently. Some children grow up in horrible situations and become very successful with no addiction issues.

Some children grow up with a void or a hole because dad was never there, or if he was, he never gave them attention or said he was proud of them.

Pleasure Unwoven was written by Dr. Kevin McCauley and can also be viewed as a documentary. Reading and watching Pleasure Unwoven, along with material by Dr. Gabor Mate, can give you two different perspectives.

Mate does not appear to believe in the disease concept, and Pleasure Unwoven sets out to test whether or not it is. Another note to consider is families, friends, and some members of society often feel the substance user is a hopeless victim when they believe the disease model of addiction.

Whether or not it is a disease, enabling, codependency, and playing out counterproductive family roles do not correct it. There are many diseases globally, and they all have their suggested solutions. The disease may not be the fault of the diseased person, and the responsibility to address it falls in the hands of both the person with the disease and the family and friends that love them; the solutions come from professionals who are experts in the specific disease.

One of the problems we see with addiction is that some of the suggested solutions by way of consequences and accountability are different than almost every other disease.

You would not treat other diseases the same way you treat a substance use disorder. One of the many differences is that family and friends of loved ones suffering from other diseases do not have to set boundaries, consequences, and accountability for the patient to seek help.

People with diseases other than addiction often fight for the cure and the solution. Substance users do the opposite; they manipulate and break people down as they battle to stay sick.

Beautiful Boy is a good book and movie that does an excellent job of bringing the reader or viewer into the life of a substance user and the affected family. The book and movie sent a strong message that detachment from the addiction and not from the substance user can be effective.

Families often increase the addiction problem and may or may not believe the help they provide will one day pay off. Addiction does not improve by providing the affected person with resources, housing, food, comfort, and other forms of counterproductive support.

No substance user enters a rehab center or considers positive change unless they see and feel the need to do so. To this day, almost every addiction professional concedes to that; not all, and most do. When addicted lives are made easier, the addicted person is less likely to change their life.

Addict in the Family by Beverly Conyers is a book to help comfort family members by assisting them in understanding that they did not cause the addiction, nor could they have done anything to prevent it. Whether or not we fully agree with that concept, it still proves to be a great read.

We encourage families of addicts to read it and compare it to other books that have different theories and beliefs. The nice part about the book is it encourages detachment and helps families understand the need to take their lives back and enjoy it.

Letting the addict take you down with them is not something this book suggests. They may not get better, but you can. Books that focus on enabling and codependency are often recommended for parents of addicts. Al-Anon support groups and individual and marriage counseling can help parents.

Addiction is often viewed differently and affects parents differently. One of the biggest challenges we face as addiction intervention professionals is the family. Parents and other family members are rarely on the same page. Books that help families and parents understand family systems, codependency, enabling, boundaries, consequences, and accountability can help parents unite on a common strategy and solution.

Almost all of our inquiries that come into our office are from moms, sisters, aunts, wives, and grandmothers. Nearly every inquiry that is rejected and sabotaged from moving forward with an intervention is by the dad, brother, uncle, husband, and grandfather; in other words, shot down by the male.

We would like to see unification and understanding of how working together produce effective solutions for families and parents. Two books that we believe every parent of an addict should read in addition to those listed above and below the book of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

These two books are suggested reads for addicts and alcoholics. Both do an outstanding job of providing insight into the problems of behavior and perception for the addict and alcoholic. Whether the parents of an addict agree or disagree with the step philosophy, we are pretty sure that there will be many eye-opening moments while reading either of these two books.

Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend are about taking control of your life, knowing when to say yes, and learning how to say no. An addict can penetrate the mental state of any family member and profoundly affect their ability to make effective decisions. Henry Cloud and John Townsend do a great job of helping the reader regain control of their thoughts and opinions.

Learning how to set healthy boundaries and relearning the word no can be very helpful for any family member of an addict or alcoholic. Whenever a toxic person, place, or thing enters your life, you have the choice and ability to reject it or accept it.

We have always wondered where things changed. There was a time when your children were young, and you had no problem saying no. If your 5-year-old reached for a pair of scissors or a lighter, anything other than saying no and stopping them dead in their tracks was not an option.

Sure, it never feels good to raise your voice or tell your children no, and that feeling was a secondary thought to the initial instinct of stopping them and saying no to protect them.

So how, where, why, and when did that change now that they are adult addicts? Why was it so easy to set boundaries and say no when they were children, yet it seems incomprehensible or impossible today? This is a question you have to ask yourself. Is the addict going to control you, or will you take back control with boundaries?

Sure the boundaries may not feel good initially, and like the scissor and lighter example, your first instinct should be to protect your child. As with almost every family we encounter during the intervention process, they are confused and at odds.

Many parents are headed for divorce and sleeping in separate beds due to letting their children divide them. I believe this book does a great job of helping the parents of children using drugs or alcohol understand that it is not OK not to light themselves on fire to keep their children warm.

I remember the first time I heard someone say that their church suggests God first, your spouse second, and your children third. As a parent myself, I remember thinking how foolish that sounded as I would die for my children, as most would. Today I get it, especially if the child is addicted to drugs or alcohol.

When your child is ready for help, getting them help becomes a priority.

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This led to Frey being dropped by his publisher. He even went on Oprah and apologized for making some of the story up. Frey continues to write fiction and remains in committed recovery.

We read how Nick Sheff went from performing strongly in the classroom and as a varsity athlete to stealing from his brother and living on the streets.

David explores every possible avenue of treatment in a dedicated attempt to get his son back on track. The author asks himself what he did wrong, how his son could end up as a meth addict, and what he can do do save him. The book is full of compelling anecdotes, and powerful insights.

Haroutounian worked as the physician director at the world-famous Betty Ford Clinic. This book contains plenty of actionable advice and it gives you a blueprint for recovery without the prescriptive nature of a step program.

Haroutounian uses straighforward language, and lays out a proven path towards emotional stability and a life based on gratitude, dignity and self-respect.

If you want to learn about the various phases of addiction and recovery, as well as uncover some powerful strategies for staying sober, read this book today.

Unfortunately, this type of behavior can easily manifest in other more harmful ways. Author Michael Dash, entrepreneur and recovering drug addict, draws many parallels between his life pursuing business success and his obsession with gambling, which caused him to bottom out.

He explains how he was always trying to be the life of the party, both in the casino and at home. Dash also developed a drug addiction before he cleaned up and embarked on the road to recovery. This is a highly instructive read for anyone grappling with an addictive personality and a tendency to overindulge.

Dash explains strategies and routines that helped him refocus and find recovery from his addictions. That led him to achieving a more purpose-centered life.

The opioid epidemic claimed over , victims between and as opioid painkillers were aggressively prescribed in the late 90s. Macy gives you the lowdown on this opioid crisis from start to finish, showing how big pharma misled doctors into believing these painkillers were not addictive.

We all know what happened from there, but where do we go from here? With a behind-the-scenes look from the perspective of families and first responders, you can see the effects of the opioid crisis up close and personal. From Asian factories where the drug is made in bulk to the streets of the U.

If you thought regular opioids were bad, fentanyl is ten times worse. Pamela D. This book can be empowering and instructive whether you or a loved one struggles with alcohol use disorder AUD. Readers might get a clearer indication of some of the thought processes typically shared by heavy drinkers.

You might also gain a stronger insight into why their loved one behaves as they do. For many people caught up in a destructive rock and roll lifestyle, the thought of sobriety might seem restrictive.

Good books allow readers to connect with characters and develop an understanding that can be used in their recovery journey.