Forget everything you thought you knew about addiction. After working with and listening to hundreds of people struggling with addictions, Lisa began formulating strategies for measuring success. What works and what doesn't? She knew there is no better source than the people struggling themselves. From talking to people with years of sobriety, to those panhandling on the streets, she began to see patterns which lead to an unyielding search for answers and advocacy for those that couldn't advocate for themselves. Have you and your family been suffering alongside a loved one affected by an addiction? Are you wondering how this happened? Are you wondering how you can support your loved one without enabling them? #familyaddictions101 helps to answer these questions, and you will again have hope that you can be supportive and loving, meeting your loved one wherever they are at in their struggle. Within the pages of this book, you will: * See that the path to addiction can begin as early as in the womb; * Explore the commonly discussed causes of drug addictions; * Look at the inâ¿"depth role that trauma has in addiction and stigma has in recovery; * See the history and current discussions around selfâ¿"medicating and dualâ¿"diagnosis; and * Learn about tough love, coping as a family, and where to find answers. An easy to read book, #familyaddictions101 provides you with evidenceâ¿"based practices to put in your toolkit! When finished, you will want to learn more, and you will have the confidence of knowing where and how to get it!