6 Books for Parents of Young Adults Struggling with Addiction
If you are a parent of a young adult and you’re worried about their substance abuse, you’re liking asking around for resources. What books to read, podcasts to listen to, parent communities to connect with. This is all so you don’t feel like you’re navigating this alone. Just so you hear me say it, you aren’t. There are supports out there for you.
If you’re unsure when to be concerned, educate yourself on the substances they’re using. If you have family history, make sure that information is known as genetic predisposition to addiction and mental health is information your young adult needs to know and understand. You don’t have to wait until they accidentally overdose to get them the case they need. If you’re finding yourself in a position where you’re concerned about their use but you aren’t quite sure if they’re going to end up in treatment, read the following books:
It will help you hear personal stories, prepare you for understanding what it means when we say “intervention,” and how to stop codependency in this dynamic. It’s about educating yourself, and helping yourself to change first before you focus on getting your loved who to change their use.
Bonus points to the parents out there who listen to these books on audio while on your daily walk, as this is two birds with one stone. Parent’s need to be reminded to take care of themself first before expressing concern about use to your loved one. You want to tread lightly, and if you aren’t meeting with a parent coach I’d highly recommend hiring someone who specifically works with parents with loved ones struggling with substance abuse. You’ll probably want someone trained in the CRAFT model, as that’s a more inviting way to approach this topic. Want to know who I think is doing a good job? Ask me.
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