Addiction Resources for Families

Addiction Resources for Families & Friends

If you care about someone who is experiencing addiction, you’re going to feel a lot of varied emotions. One of the most frustrating can be the feeling of powerlessness. But there is something you can do. Educating yourself on the disease of addiction, its effects on families, and the importance of self-care can empower you productively address substance use.

The resources below were hand-selected by Master Center’s team of certified addiction professionals. These are the same materials they recommend to their patients and family members.

Addiction Books for Families

Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are
by: Megan Logan MSW LCSW

The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change
by: Jeffrey Foote PhD, Kenneth Carpenter PhD, Carrie Wilkens PhD

Understanding and Helping an Addict (and keeping your sanity)
by: Dr. Andrew Proulx

Addiction in the Family: Helping Families Navigate Challenges, Emotions, and Recovery
by: Louise Stanger EDD LCSW

It Takes a Family: Creating Lasting Sobriety, Togetherness, and Happiness
by: Debra Jay

Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention
by: Jeff Jay and Debra Jay

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
by: Melody Beattie

The Better Boundaries Workbook: A CBT-Based Program to Help You Set Limits, Express Your Needs, and Create Healthy Relationships
by: Sharon Martin DSW LCSW

The Codependency Recovery Workbook: How to Create Healthy Relationships, Stop People Pleasing and Overcome the Fear of Abandonment
by: Roberta Sanders

Master Center does not sell these products and does not receive a commission or other compensation if you choose to purchase them. Be sure to check your local library and don’t be shy about asking the library to acquire these titles.

Addiction Videos for Families

Is Addiction Really a Disease
Dr. Kevin McCauley

The Choice Argument
Dr. Kevin McCauley

Dopamine’s Role in Reward
Dr. Kevin McCauley

Hyperfrontality in Addiction
Dr. Kevin McCauley

Memo to Self Front Cortex
Dr. Kevin McCauley

Community Compass: Navigating Support Services
If you are working with a family member or close friend to help them find treatment for addiction, you may also be helping them find additional resources. Community and social services exist to fill in the gaps by providing food, transportation, shelter, medical care, and more. But getting connected to these services can be challenging. In this webinar, we break down the types of resources available and how to get started — including links to search engines and aid agencies.

Beyond Rehab: Addiction Treatment Options
This webinar aims to explore these various addiction treatment options and explain how they may or may not be a good fit for the patient based on individual needs. Structured like a Treatment 101 session, this event keeps the novice in mind as we outline the differences in treatment approaches, and why your doctor might prefer one option over another.

Common Addiction Myths – Busted!
If you want to be supportive of someone with a substance use disorder, it’s crucial to recognize that much of what you think you know about addiction could be based on outdated information, misinformation, or myths. Empowering yourself with accurate knowledge about addiction is one of the most impactful ways you can support your loved one effectively.