Lesson 23: Common Life Problems After Quitting or Rehab: Slide 15
You May Be Faced With A Partner Or Living Mate Who Is Addicted
- When a partner or living mate is drug or alcohol addicted and refuses to acknowledge the problem or get help, it is better not return to the household or induce the other to leave
- It is important to emphasize that this need not signal a permanent end to the relationship but such a move may be necessary for your safe
recovery at the present time
Notes:
Pg. 192-197, “Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse,” Aaron T. Beck, Fred D. Wright, Corey F. Newman, Bruce S. Liese, The Guilford Press, New York, 1993
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