Some of the greatest advantages that we can gain when coping with addiction, or the addiction of a loved one, is knowledge and understanding. The following is a list of books that offer a variety of information and inspiration to assist you as through this challenging experience:

Addict In The Family: Stories of Loss, Hope, and Recovery

by Beverly Conyers
ISBN-10: 156838999X ISBN-13: 978-1568389998

After the Tears: Helping Adult Children of Alcoholics Heal Their Childhood Trauma

by Jane Middelton-Moz and Lorie Dwinell
ISBN-10: 0757315135 ISBN-13: 978-0757315138

Codependents’ Guide to the Twelve Steps

by Melody Beattie
ISBN-10: 0671762273 ISBN-13: 978-0671762278

The Language of Letting Go Journal: A Meditation Book and Journal for Daily Reflection

by Melody Beattie
ISBN-10: 1568389841 ISBN-13: 978-1568389844

Paths to Recovery: Al-Anon’s Steps, Traditions and Concepts

by Al-Anon Family Group Head Inc.
ISBN-10: 0910034311 ISBN-13: 978-0910034319

For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs

by Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer
ISBN-10: 059515994X ISBN-13: 978-0595159949