Get Your Loved One Sober, Robert J. Meyers
Get Your Loved One Sober, Robert J. Meyers
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Get Your Loved One Sober
Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, and Threatening

Author: Robert J. Meyers, Brenda L. Wolfe

Narrator: Lynch Travis

Unabridged: 7 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/22/2022

Synopsis

Historically there have been few options available for individuals seeking help for treatment-resistant loved ones suffering from substance abuse. Co-author Dr. Robert Meyers spent ten years developing a treatment program that helps concerned significant others both improve the quality of their lives and learn how to make treatment an attractive option for their partners who are substance abusers. Get Your Loved One Sober describes this multi-faceted program that uses supportive, non-confrontational methods to engage substance abusers into treatment. Called Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), the program uses scientifically validated behavioral principles to reduce the loved one's substance use and to encourage him or her to seek treatment. Equally important, CRAFT also helps loved ones reduce personal stress and introduce meaningful, new sources of satisfaction into their life.

About Robert J. Meyers

Robert J. Meyers, PhD, is the director of Robert J. Meyers, PhD & Associates and a Research Associate Professor Emeritus in psychology at the University of New Mexico's Center on Alcoholism Substance Abuse and Addictions (CASAA). His work developing CRAFT intervention was featured in HBO's Emmy award-winning series Addiction as well as in Oprah magazine. He has worked in the substance-abuse field for over thirty years and lives in New Mexico.

About Brenda L. Wolfe

Brenda L. Wolfe, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress. Over the years, she has served on numerous professional communities, including the Academy of Eating Disorders and the Association of Behavior and Cognitive Therapies, and as faculty for the University of Mexico's Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry. Her books and articles have appeared in both the popular and professional press.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Julia

I didn't finish reading this book. While I can see that it would be helpful to a lot of people living with a loved one's addiction, it depends a lot on the degree of addiction and the relationship between the reader and the addict. It was not helpful for my specific situation.......more

Goodreads review by Arianne

Been thumbing my way through this one for a few weeks. While I didn't follow the activities specifically, I did find a lot of the advice and tips extremely helpful. It felt sometimes like it was geared toward someone dealing with a life partner, so that was a little tricky for my situation. I'll def......more

Goodreads review by Mark

Started out strong and then trailed off. Top take away is the MAP method which is summarized by: The MAP: 1. Learn their using triggers. Reasons for using such as events, thoughts, and feelings (such as stress at work, nervous, complains) 2. Learn using signs (speaks louder, jaw clenched, complaints.) 3......more

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