Beyond addiction: how science and kindness help people change, a guide for families

Where to Start. Hope in hell

What to know. What is addiction? ; Motivation : why do people change? ; Change : how do people change?

How to Cope. Start where you are ; Self-care I : damage control ; Have your limits.

How to Help. Start where they are ; Goals (and problems) ; Positive communication ; Reinforcement : the driver of change ; Consequences ; Treatment options ; Suggesting treatment ; During treatment.

Live your Life. Self-care II : building a life

When is it an emergency?.