Are you struggling, somewhat confused, perhaps at your wits’ end? Even then, the best option is to be optimistic.

Former Boulder County, Colorado, Jail Chaplain and addiction counselor Joe Herzanek writes in his award-winning book, Why Don’t They Just Quit? “Addicts and alcoholics aren’t crazy, and they can quit!”

Joe continues to answer tough questions for families struggling to help an addicted loved one do just that. His training and over 30 years of work experience have equipped him to assist families in navigating the complex issues of addiction.

His unique and time-tested approach has helped hundreds of families gain the confidence they needed to bring an end to the insanity of addiction.

Now via phone, Family Counseling is available to get the answers you need most!

Need Help Now?

For more details or to schedule counseling time, please call Joe directly at 303-775-6493. The call is free.

Phone Counseling Testimonials

I feel empowered, and not hopeless as before! He cuts through the junk and spells things out in a short, sweet, and no-nonsense manner.
— Pat M. (Loveland, Colorado)
I never thought my son would be an addict, and I never knew I could be so strong. If anyone is going through this type of situation, get tough and get help...fast
— Deborah B. (Grand Junction, Colorado)
 
I was pretty sure I couldn’t handle what was coming next for my son, but Joe helped in so many ways. I don’t feel so lost and hopeless. I would recommend counseling with Joe to anyone. He understands families and what they go through.
— Sandy T. (Marseilles, Illinois)
Joe had a wealth of information and ideas that had never occurred to us.
— Trish & Bob (San Antonio, Texas)
 
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Hope for Families Struggling with Addiction

Real-life solutions to help you now · Inspiring first-hand recovery stories from real people!

  • Watching a loved one immersed in an intense battle with alcohol and drug abuse may be the most difficult, complex and harrowing experience you'll ever have. This book offers a message of hope to families and friends, giving practical solutions so they can help anyone struggling with addiction to begin the road to recovery.

    Updated Edition: Contains new chapters and info on: Heroin, Shame and Stigma, Harm Reduction, Marijuana, Synthetic Drugs, 12-Step Groups and The Church, and much more!

    You'll discover:
    ▸ How to effectively intervene.
    ▸ Why a person doesn't have to hit rock-bottom.
    ▸ When helping is actually hurting.
    ▸ Why quitting is not the same as recovering.
    ▸ How to deal with relapse.
    ▸ The importance of faith and hope in recovery.
    ▸ Why a parent would leave their child due to their addiction.
    ▸ Answers to over 30 common, and not so common questions.

Joe combines a lifetime of personal and professional experience dealing with this issue in a practical and highly personal overview. This book is excellent. I wish I’d had it years ago!
— Sheriff Joe Pelle (Boulder County, CO)