When your adult child breaks your heart : coping with mental illness, substance abuse, and the problems that tear families apart / Joel L. Young, MD, and Christine Adamec.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-245) and index.
Contents
Understanding the severe problems adult children can cause -- Your emotions and behavioral reactions -- If your adult child lives with you -- Bad parenting -- Criminal behavior -- Alcoholism and drug addiction -- Other psychiatric problems -- Suicidal behavior -- Your physical and emotional health -- Your relationships with family and friends -- Setting limits : what you can or can't do -- Facing reality and walking away.
Summary
"Advice for parents of adult children whose mental health disorders, addictions, and/or violent tendencies continue to traumatize their family's lives"-- Provided by publisher.