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  • Love First

  • A Family's Guide to Intervention
  • By: Debra Jay, Jeff Jay
  • Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
  • Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (53 ratings)

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Love First

By: Debra Jay, Jeff Jay
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Publisher's summary

A standard-setting book on intervention, Love First has helped tens of thousands of families, friends, and professionals create loving and effective plans for helping those who suffer from addiction. This revised and expanded edition adds to the core material in this classic book with the most up-to-date scientific information and new intervention techniques for alcohol and other drug addictions.

©2008 Jeff Jay and Debra Jay (P)2015 Tantor
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"The most comprehensive book available on the technique of intervention, Love First will save lives!" (Kathy Ketcham, coauthor of Beyond the Influence)

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helpful for a love we did get into recovery. <br />

helpful for a loved one we sent to recovery twice. knowing how to handle more after treatment was incoura

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Very factual

If you or anyone you know are dealing with someone suffering with addiction you need to listen to this book

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Narration marginal, Information Stellar

For those of us struggling with addiction of any variety and intensity in the family, the information in this book is cutting edge, the best for intervention with love. This book will guide folks and in helping an addict find help and hope. I highly recommend it! I think the narration could use an upgrade as the voice and delivery is dry. But! I still would advise the use of this Audible version if you like to listen as you go about life as I do. Lots to learn in this audiobook!

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Must read

I have just gone through an intervention with the person closest to me in my life. Having this book to prepare me for it was unbelievably helpful. She agreed to the therapy and is currently in it. This is an extremely well researched and well written book.

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Excellent book

This was very helpful in developing my thinking about addiction and alcoholism. It was well read and easy to listen to!

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Start here!

My family intervened on me and was told by the interventionist to read this book. This is a fantastic tool and having lived it, I know it works. This is the best place to start.

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Information when most needed

I loved all of the information and the examples and insights, especially the step by step instructions.

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Great book that discusses intervention and rehab.

Good book for those who need advice in helping a lived one through the intervention and rehabilitation process.

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Excellent!

Extremely useful /helpful insight & guidance regarding all types of addiction & successful intervention. Thank you for this great resource!

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Excellent Guide

A must read for anyone serious about helping a loved one get into recovery for addiction. It worked for us!!!

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