"This guide was written for family members, significant others, and people concerned about their relatives or friends who have an alcohol or drug problem, which in this book, is referred to as substance misuse or substance use disorder (SUD). Substance problems can take many shapes and forms and differ in their severity and impact. This family guide will discuss these problems and how to help the affected person and other family members (including children) who may have been harmed by a loved one's substance problem. This guide can also help individuals with a substance use problem understand the impact of their SUDs on the family as well as what their family members can do to help themselves. Addressing family issues and making amends are key issues for people in recovery from SUDs. family members, significant others, substance misuse, substance use disorder (SUD), children, making amends, recovery"-- Provided by publisher.