Where to start. Hope in hell

What to know. What is addiction? ; Motivation : why do people change? ; Change : how do people change?

How to cope. Start where you are ; Self-care I : damage control ; Have your limits

How to help. Start where they are ; Goals (and problems) ; Positive communication ; Reinforcement : the driver of change ; Consequences ; Treatment options ; Suggesting treatment ; During treatment

Live your life. Self-care II : building a life

Appendix. When is it an emergency?.