The guides
For families & loved onesHow to Help an Alcoholic
What works, what backfires, and how to care for yourself while you help. 02Living With an Addict
Coping day to day without losing yourself. 03Enabling an Addict
The honest checklist — and how to shift to real support. 04When Someone Relapses
A calm, safe response — and the overdose risk to know. 05Detox at Home
What's safe, what's dangerous, and when to call for help. 06Living With an Addict Spouse
Protecting yourself, your finances, and your kids."Am I making the drinking easier — or making recovery easier?" The one question that cuts through almost every hard moment.
Understand treatment
Plain-language basicsWhat Is an IOP?
Intensive outpatient programs, explained simply. 08IOP vs PHP
The difference in one clear comparison. 09What Is Dual Diagnosis?
When addiction and mental health overlap — and why treating both together works. 10What Is a PHP?
Full-day treatment while living at home, explained. 11What Is MAT?
FDA-approved medications for addiction, and the evidence behind them. 12What Is a Sober Living Home?
Substance-free housing with peer support — and the red flags to avoid.If you or someone you love is in crisis, you don't have to wait. Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357) — SAMHSA's free, confidential, 24/7 helpline. To find treatment independently, use FindTreatment.gov.