Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (A Hazelden Guidebook) (Hezelden Guidebook)

Hurray I am not crazy....this is real.... 2010-09-01

Reviewer: cgentry

After years of knowing in my spirit that my loved ones' personality and and their justifications for poor choices were not my failure in doing the right things, this book has given me sound doctrine. The book gives concise examples of enabling which all of us have done from time to time. After reading, I know what cushions the addiction and what techniques to use to help the addicted person not entangle me any longer.. I have been able to use the tools in the book and not be in a constant state of anxiety and frustration knowing that I have no control over what the addict does, that I am no longer a prisoner to their actions. Believe me, the addict sees a change in how you react and they change. This is not a quick fit which we are so despair for but learning for the family a healthy model to work toward for the family to survive and enjoy their lives and relationship with the family unit.

Love First 2010-02-03

Reviewer: Sheila Gallagher Nadeau

I was interested in preparing properly for an Intervention; this book was an excellent handbook for those interested in Intenvention. Very succinct!

So far so good 2009-11-05

Reviewer: M. Young

Receipt of the book was very timely ~ like super fast! I am still reading it ~ as it is not a happy topic, I am struggling, so I can't say too much about the content.

Helped me write an intervention letter 2009-09-25

Reviewer: Purdue Fan

This is a wonderful, simple book about how to help someone struggling with addiction. No psycho-babble, just straight-forward information on addiction, how to help and how to pick an appropriate treatment center. Highly recommended.

Perfect book that guides you through steps to help your loved one 2009-07-04

Reviewer: Thankful Customer

The book, Love First, was the perfect guide for my family and me when we wanted to help our loved one, but did not know where to begin. Jeff Jay, in his book, Love FIrst, helped us to form and carry our an intervention with our loved one. His book is easy-to-read and is filled with love and lots examples of what to do and what not to do during an intervention. He is always positive and if the intervention does not work out as planned, he passes on the hope that it eventually will, as is what happened in our family. We recommend this book wholeheartedly for anyone who is looking for guidance on ways to help their loved one get help. The best part of it all is that he speaks from experience and he is determined to help others like he was once helped. This book was worth its weight in gold for my family and me and we are just so grateful that we had something to give us guidance when we set out to try and save our loved one.
A Tremendously Thankful Customer