Love First is a comprehensive book on intervention. The book extends far beyond a mere outline of the intervention process and provides more than a cursory explanation of addiction. In addition to covering typical issues and problems associated with the intervention process, the authors include a section of tools and resources. Between the detailed explanations, insightful advice, clear outlines, and a pinch of humor, Love First will be a key resource for those seeking help about the intervention proces.  Book Details Title: Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention (2nd Ed.) Author: Jeff and Debra Jay ... Read More →

Is someone you know struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction? Are you looking for a good resource on intervention? This short book of just over 100 pages, Intervention--How to Help Someone Who Doesn't Want Help, can help you understand the disease of addiction and learn how it's affecting your loved one. Direct, clear and concise, Dr. Johnson also provides advice and instruction on how to conduct an intervention—and how to do it right.  What's Inside  The book is divided into two sections: the first educates the reader about the disease of addiction, and ... Read More →

The Book of Answers is essentially a question and answer book, a compilation of FAQs followed by meaningful, reliable responses. Many of the questions came in the form of edited letters sent to the author, doctor James W. West--letters addressing real scenarios, letters asking for his comments or letters asking for his advice. The Author The author, James W. West, M.D. the vice-chairman and a member of the Betty Ford Center Board of Directors, is a man of experience and brilliance and understanding. He provides succinct, straightforward answers compacted with facts, science, and human warmth.  Though some ... Read More →