Welcome!
We are glad you found your way here. We know how difficult it can be when you have a family member who is addicted. It is painful and exhausting. We hope that the resources you find here will help you in your search for a saner life, a life with more serenity.
An introduction to addiction for family members –James R. [73 min.]
This video is also available in three segments of roughly 20 minutes each for use in support groups for family members. You can download the segments using the following links.
Session 1: What it’s like to be addicted [30 min]
Session 2: What it’s like to love an addict [21 min]
Session 3: How the 12 Steps work [22 min]
Look for the “Download” icon
just below each video.
Additional Resources
VIDEOS ON FAMILY SYSTEMS
- Spirituality and the Dynamics of Addicted Family Systems — Dale Ryan [97 min]
- The Dynamics of Abusive Family Systems — Dale Ryan [51 min]
- About Interventions — Jeff VanVonderen [16 min.]
ARTICLES ON FAMILY SYSTEMS
- Crisis Intervention and Mistakes Families Make – Jeff VanVonderen