Do You Know a Book That Discusses Dealing With Drug Addicts?

Question by bamagrits84: Do you know a book that discusses dealing with drug addicts?
I’m trying to find a book at discusses drug addiction and how to deal with loved ones who have such addictions. Have you ever seen such a book?

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Answer by mohavedesert
Plenty of them at the library and book stores. Also lookup the local Al Anon chapter in your town. This is the division of Alcoholics Anonymous that is for the “family members” of alcoholics and drug abusers. Or their friends. Meetings several times a week and anybody can attend if kept confidential what is said there.

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