THE BEYOND ADDICTION WORKBOOK FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change

One in four families in the US are impacted by substance abuse problems, and more than 60 million people in the US have a loved one who struggles with substance abuse.

Addiction is a family affair, and one in four US families are impacted by its devastating effects. From the authors of the best-selling guide, Beyond Addiction, this empowering and healing workbook offers evidence-based skills for family members who want to understand what drives their loved one's addictive behavior, and learn how to discuss it without conflict. This practical, comprehensive workbook demonstrates how family members can be crucial instruments of change for loved ones struggling with substance abuse.

Jeffrey Foote, PhD, is cofounder of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) outpatient programs in New York City, NY; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC; and residential program CMC: Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. Kenneth Carpenter, PhD, is director of training for the Center for Motivation and Change, and CMC: Foundation for Change. Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is cofounder and clinical director of the Center for Motivation and Change in New York City, NY; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC. Foote, Carpenter, and Wilkens reside in New York, NY.