BOOK STUDIES

Fear, anger, resentment, worry, and a whole host of other emotions drive individuals to engage in behaviours that are destructive for the addict and the family unit as a whole.  

Living with an addict causes trauma and stress for everyone in the family. Parents of a child suffering from addiction often feel hopeless. The fear of losing a child, parent, sibling, or spouse to addiction can be all consuming and lead to severe spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health risks. When family members focus solely on the addict, they often disregard their own well-being and the well-being of other family members. Living with an addict is all consuming and can leave everyone feeling helpless, hopeless, and stuck.  Book studies are a good way to address these issues in an informal group setting.  We offer these studies in person or online. 

For more information, please contact us at 281 923-6313 or at jamieedwards@therefugecenterhouston.com or jbedwards@becomingjamie.com

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Below is our list of recommended books.   If you have a book you would like to see added, please send us the information and we will gladly review it for consideration.

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Al- Anon How It Works

Pathways to Recovery

AA Big Book

Addiction & Grace - Gerald G May M.D.

A Hunger for Healing - J. Keith Miller

Breathing Underwater - Richard Rohr

Family Recovery Guide - Hazeldon

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts - Dr. Gabor Matéo

The Soul of Shame – Curt Thompson

Co-Dependent No More – Melony Beattie

The Heroin Diaries – Nikki Sixx

Comeback –  Claire Fontaine, Mia Fontaine

The Lost Years - Kristina Wandzilak

Beautiful Boy – David Sheff

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