What if the question isn't "What's wrong with them?" but "What happened to them?"
Addiction affects millions of individuals and families, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood health conditions of our time. In Through Different Eyes, Rhonda Lynn Lagois combines personal experience, professional training, recovery work, and current science to help readers see the person behind the addiction.
Written in clear, compassionate language, this book explains how addiction affects the brain, explores the impact of trauma, stigma, and family dynamics, and offers practical hope for individuals, families, professionals, churches, and communities.
Inside you'll discover:
• Why addiction is more than a lack of willpower
• How the brain changes through addiction and recovery
• The role of trauma, mental health, and life experiences
• How stigma prevents people from seeking help
• Why words matter and how person-first language changes lives
• Encouragement for families walking alongside a loved one
• Hope that recovery is possible
Whether you're a family member, person in recovery, healthcare professional, educator, faith leader, or simply someone wanting to better understand addiction, this book will help you replace judgment with compassion and discover that healing begins when we learn to see through different eyes.
