Boundaries
Boundaries
Articles on boundaries. Written in plain language first, with the clinical picture explained along the way.
Related treatment: Boundaries that aren't punishment , Loving Leverage
Infidelity
Financial Infidelity in Addiction: Steps to Protect Your Assets
Learn how gambling and addiction lead to financial infidelity, warning signs to watch for, and when structured...
Boundaries
When to Step Away: Safety Planning for Wives in Active Addiction
Learn when stepping back may be necessary in active addiction, how to create a safety plan, and when structured...
Gambling
The Financial Wreckage of Gambling: How to Rebuild After the Damage
Learn how gambling addiction destroys finances, why escalation happens, and how structured residential treatment...
For partners
Setting Boundaries: A Script for Wives
Learn how to set healthy boundaries with an addicted spouse using clear language and follow-through. A practical script...
For partners
The Ultimatum Trap vs. The Leverage Model
Learn the difference between ultimatums and leverage in addiction recovery, why ultimatums often fail, and how families...