Publisher's Synopsis
A book for families that have a family member who is an alcoholic or addict. There are already plenty of books and ministries focusing on the people with addictions; this book focuses on saving the family.What you don't know about Alcoholismcan destroy your family. Fifty percent of all familiesare impacted by alcoholism.There are half a million childrenaddicted to alcohol.Authors Chaplain Farris and Ruth Robertson, with over 50 years of sobriety and serenity between them, have been working with families and their alcoholic loved ones for over twenty years. As thefounders of Recovery Chapel and Recovery Literature, they are committed to bringing God's help to families who suffer. This book, among other things, details: Intervention - What kind, how and when. The Dos and Don'ts of living with alcoholism. Why do our loved ones love to get high? Creating an environment that supports sobriety. Find the right kind of help at the right time. Treatment? Church? AA? What's the Answer?Fully indexed, 168 pages, 35 illustrations, 55,000 wordsTable of Contents: A Personal Note from Farris and RuthWelcome to RecoveryThe Family PhotoThe Cycle of AddictionThe Alcoholic FamilyHow Far Have We FallenThe Need to Feel ConnectedHow to ReconnectRecovery ModelsWhat Causes Alcoholism?Evil is RealSpiritual EncouragementFaith and WorksAlcoholic InterventionsRelapse Prevention and ResponseSpiritual Tools for Your ToolkitRemindersYour Next Steps
