Amy was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1954. She attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Indiana University with a Business degree., in 1977. She earned her Masters in Business Administration in 1980 from the University of Evansville, IN.Ever since she was old enough to hold a pencil, she wrote lyrics to songs, stories, and simple poems. Though Amy always enjoyed the creative writing classes and workshops, she pursued...

Being of service is a life choice that comes with experience. A wonderful way to be of service is to start a new support group for people dealing with adversity. This book tells you step by step the work required to start a new group in a new location. The book also describes the tradeoffs to consider in the scope of the effort and the budget available in time and money. The concepts described can be applied to the startup of almost any type of community...

Back in New York to study photography, an ex-Orthodox woman hooks up with a man who turns out to be her teacher, a legendary artist who was disowned by his family and discharged from the military for being transgender.

Real-life solutions to help you now!New! Updated Edition! Contains new chapters and info on: Heroin, Shame & Stigma, Harm Reduction, Marijuana, Synthetic Drugs, 12-Step Groups & The Church, and much more!Hope for Families Struggling with Addiction.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...

Scared to quit drinking? Learn a new mindset that could change your life forever.You know you need to quit. Maybe you've woken up with one too many hangovers or you're afraid your children will follow in your footsteps. If you want to quit drinking for good but you don't know where to start, then How to Stop Drinking Alcohol is the book for you.Author and podcaster Kevin O'Hara has developed a great new way to think about stopping your drinking habit....

La relación del neurocientíficoMarc Lewis con las drogas empezó en un internado. Con solo quince años descubrió cómo soportar el implacable acoso de sus compañeros gracias a los medicamentos para la tos, el alcohol y el cannabis. Más tarde, en Berkeley, cuando California vivía su apogeo hippie, experimentó con la metanfetamina, el LSD y la heroína. Después esnifó óxido nitroso en Malasia y frecuentó los fumaderos de opio de Calcuta....

Throughout this workbook, we will use compassion as a lens to look at your recovery process. Why Compassion? After years of working in the field of addiction and recovery, the most significant contributor to continued drug and alcohol use or relapse that I've seen has been shame, guilt, regret, anger, or harshness towards self. Rarely do these painful emotions alone lead to long-term recovery. What I believe leads to long-term sobriety and...

In this insightful and deeply personal exploration, Stewart Odendhal DVM PhD offers a unique perspective on the devastating effects of alcohol and drug addiction. Drawing from his professional background and personal encounters with addiction, Odendhal embarks on a mission to educate and deter young individuals from the lures of alcohol. This book is not only a narrative but a crusade against the widespread ignorance about the debilitating effects...

See Newer/Lower-priced Edition (slightly renamed): Why Don't They Just Quit? Hope for Families Struggling with Addiction.Updated edition contains 6 new chapters: Heroin, Shame & Stigma, Harm Reduction, Marijuana and more.Achieve the peace of mind that comes from knowing what works, what doesn't and why. Real-life solutions to help you now!Watching a loved one immersed in an intense battle with alcohol and drug abuse may be the most difficult, complex...

Why Escape from Hell? In Angel Grace's and Dr. Gary Brennan's book you will see the horrors the addicted go through. Walk down by the river and see how meth caused toothless addicts to be forced to live in cardboard boxes. Do they look like they are having fun?What if the thousands of studies proving that a dollar spent on rehabilitation saves ten dollars in costs are still not convincing enough? What if the drug rehab programs spotted across America...