When a Loved One Is Addicted : How to Offer Hope and Help

• Recognize the difference between compassion and codependence
• Identify signs and symptoms of addictions, as well as types of addictions
• Make your own health and wellbeing a priority
• Stop enabling your loved one’s addiction
• Set boundaries and stick to them
• Hold a positive, productive intervention
• Find the right kind of treatment program
• Support your loved one in treatment and beyond

• Trustworthy: Filled with up-to-date research, this solid resource provides trusted facts and proven advice to help a loved one with addiction
• Relevant: Whether your loved one is dealing with a substance, emotional, or behavior addiction, this resource includes advice broad enough to help with most addictions and specific enough to tackle root causes effectively
• Easy to Read: Packed with summaries, checklists, and bullet lists, it’s never been easier to digest practical and informative research
• Practical: Includes practical courses of action to take when helping a friend or family member along the recovery process
• Easy to Carry: Compact, lightweight, and easily fits in your hand, purse, and bag

Dr. Gregory L. Jantz (1959–2025) authored over forty-five books, hosted the national Hope & Possibility podcast, contributed regularly to Psychology Today, and served as a popular keynote speaker. He was a pioneer in holistic treatment. Under Dr. Jantz's leadership, The Center • A Place of HOPE was ranked among the top ten facilities in the United States for the treatment of depression.