Tough Love

Tough Love is Peter Lyndon-James’ practical guide for families dealing with addiction. Drawing on decades of real-world experience running the Shalom House rehabilitation program in Western Australia, Peter explains how addiction changes a person’s behaviour, thinking and character—and why traditional approaches often fail.

The book equips families with the tools to respond firmly but constructively: setting clear boundaries, avoiding enabling behaviour, and holding loved ones accountable while still leaving the door open for recovery. Through real stories, practical advice, and hard-won lessons from working with hundreds of addicts, Tough Love shows how strength, structure and consistency can help families navigate addiction and support the possibility of real change.