--- title: Residential Rehab and Recovery Blog | Family / Loved One Resources (2) description: Family / Loved One Resources | Blog articles on addiction recovery, how to stay clean, breaking addictions, and self-healing through spiritual practices. (2) --- [![20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png?width=215&name=20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/) - [Home](https://www.theclearingnw.com) - [Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/substance-abuse-programs) - [What We Treat](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat) - [Dual Diagnosis](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat/dual-diagnosis) - [Underlying Core Issues](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/how-were-different/underlying-core-issues) - [Our Non 12 Step Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/non-12-step-rehab) - [Spiritual Psychology](https://www.theclearingnw.com/spiritual-psychology) - [Testimonials](https://www.theclearingnw.com/rehab-reviews-and-testimonials) - Resources - [Video Resource Center](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/addiction-treatment-video-resource-center) - [Recovery Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/recovery-resources) - [Blog](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog) # Family Resources ## [Interview: When Your Partner Has An Addiction](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-your-partner-has-an-addiction-interview-with-christopher-kennedy-lawford) Post Date January 18, 2017 Comments [4 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-your-partner-has-an-addiction-interview-with-christopher-kennedy-lawford#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/drug-alcohol-addiction-treatment), [Family / Loved One Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/family-loved-one-resources) [![Interview: When Your Partner Has An Addiction](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/christopher-lawford-kennedy-what-addict-knows-1920x1080.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-your-partner-has-an-addiction-interview-with-christopher-kennedy-lawford) Photo credit: [Connie Ma](https://www.flickr.com/photos/ironypoisoning/) Today we're speaking with author and activist Christopher Kennedy Lawford. He has spent twenty years in the film and TV industries as an actor, lawyer, executive, and producer. He's the author of three New York Times best selling books, *Symptoms Of Withdrawal, Moments Of Clarity,* and *Recover To Live*. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/when-your-partner-has-an-addiction-interview-with-christopher-kennedy-lawford) ## [Free eBook: Supporting A Loved One Struggling with Addiction](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/free-ebook-supporting-a-loved-one-struggling-with-addiction) Post Date May 04, 2016 Comments [1 Comment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/free-ebook-supporting-a-loved-one-struggling-with-addiction#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [All Rehab & Treatment](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/all-rehab-treatment), [Family / Loved One Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/family-loved-one-resources), [Treatment Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/treatment-resources) [![Free eBook: Supporting A Loved One Struggling with Addiction](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Free-eBook--Supporting-A-Loved-One-Struggling-with-Addiction-.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/free-ebook-supporting-a-loved-one-struggling-with-addiction) If you’ve just realized that your loved one has an addiction, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed by the ramifications of the news. You may struggle just to get through your days, and that’s entirely understandable. After all, you’re coping with many practical concerns, from treatment options to family finances to insurance coverage. [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/free-ebook-supporting-a-loved-one-struggling-with-addiction) ## [The Good News and Bad News Relating to Your Addicted Spouse](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/good-news-bad-news-relating-your-addicted-spouse) Post Date February 10, 2016 Comments [0 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/good-news-bad-news-relating-your-addicted-spouse#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [Family / Loved One Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/family-loved-one-resources) [![The Good News and Bad News Relating to Your Addicted Spouse](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Addicted_Spouse-1.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/good-news-bad-news-relating-your-addicted-spouse) What was the moment you knew for sure that your spouse was addicted? Maybe it was discovery of a hidden cache of booze or pills, or the phone call informing you that your spouse was in police custody. Or perhaps it wasn't a single dramatic incident, but rather the slow piecing together of seemingly-unrelated behaviors such as increased irritability and secrecy.   [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/good-news-bad-news-relating-your-addicted-spouse) ## [How to Spot Signs of Addiction in Your Spouse](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/signs-of-addiction-how-to-know-if-you-have-an-addicted-spouse) Post Date February 05, 2016 Comments [0 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/signs-of-addiction-how-to-know-if-you-have-an-addicted-spouse#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [Family / Loved One Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/family-loved-one-resources) [![How to Spot Signs of Addiction in Your Spouse](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-sb10070135b-001.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/signs-of-addiction-how-to-know-if-you-have-an-addicted-spouse)  It's the question that sneaks up on you in quiet moments, the one that tugs at your metaphorical sleeve whispering: “What if?” The fear and worry follow you around like a cloud shadowing your days, and you wonder …*What if my spouse is addicted? Am I just being paranoid, or is there real cause for concern here? What is addiction anyway? How do I tell if my family member has crossed the line?* [Read More →](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/signs-of-addiction-how-to-know-if-you-have-an-addicted-spouse) ## [Seven Things to Do and Not Do if You Have an Addicted Spouse](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/seven-things-to-do-and-not-do-if-you-have-an-addicted-spouse) Post Date February 04, 2016 Comments [0 Comments](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/seven-things-to-do-and-not-do-if-you-have-an-addicted-spouse#comments-listing) Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Category [Family / Loved One Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/topic/family-loved-one-resources) [![Seven Things to Do and Not Do if You Have an Addicted Spouse](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-186182204-1.jpg)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/seven-things-to-do-and-not-do-if-you-have-an-addicted-spouse) As a residential rehab and recovery center for people struggling with addiction, we hear from many family members. Often the person who contacts us isn’t the one suffering from substance abuse, but their distraught husband or wife. We've heard so many spouses say, “I'm at the end of my rope; I can't do this anymore. Can you tell me how to help my spouse with addiction?” No matter how many times we have these conversations, that is a powerful moment to witness. Sometimes, the act of owning up to the truth and requesting addiction help is the hardest part of the whole recovery process. 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