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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
336 pages ; 24 cm
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"More people than ever before see themselves as addicted to, or recovering from, addiction, whether it be alcohol or drugs, prescription meds, sex, gambling, porn, or the internet. But despite the unprecedented attention, our understanding of addiction is trapped in unfounded 20th century ideas, addiction as a crime or as brain disease, and in equally outdated treatment. Challenging both the idea of the addict's "broken brain" and the notion of a...
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Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 304 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 booklet.
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As seen on PBS. Bill Moyers tackles the complex issues surrounding addiction in this five part series. Featuring interviews with recovering addicts, scientists, and treatment professionals.
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"Natural Rest for Addiction is Scott Kiloby's book employing his unique perspective on recovering from addiction. Thoughts tell us that the present moment is lacking, and other thoughts lead us towards addictive substances and activities that provide only temporary relief from the uncomfortable emotions and sensations that we are trying to avoid. It stands to reason that if addiction is primarily a thinking problem, then more thinking won't help....
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
xxii, 374 p. ; 24 cm.
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The author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller "Beautiful Boy" offers a new paradigm for dealing with addiction based on cutting-edge research and stories of his own and other families' struggles with -- and triumphs over -- drug abuse.
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Addict in the House offers a pragmatic, step-by-step guide to dealing with a loved ones addiction, from accepting the reality of the disease to surviving what may be repeated cycles of recovery and relapse. Youll learn how to encourage your addicted loved one to get help without forcing it, and finally find the strength to let go of codependence.
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North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
xviii, 495 p. ; 23 cm.
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Based on Gabor Mat??s two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his groundbreaking work with the severely addicted on Vancouver?s skid row, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts radically reenvisions this much misunderstood field by taking a holistic approach. Dr. Mat? presents addiction not as a discrete phenomenon confined to an unfortunate or weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs throughout (and perhaps underpins) our society; not a medical...
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BenBella Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
xlv, 384 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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"More than 100 of the world's top experts interviewed by [Christopher Kennedy] Lawford share their research and wisdom on how to determine if your bad habit is becoming a dependency through self-assessments and symptom lists and how to determine which treatments will work best for you"--Flap p. 1 of dust jacket.
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A Perigee Book
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
xiv, 256 pages ; 22 cm
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"As compelling as it is informative and authoritative, The Anatomy of Addiction will lead you to a better understanding about the causes, prevention, and treatment of addiction. It explains in layman's terms what constitutes effective, evidence-based addiction medicine and how to find it. This book provides actionable, scientific information for addicts and their families and details how to avoid so-called rehab clinics that are at best useless and...
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Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other's recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage treatment. The many sources for further reference fulfill Common Core Standards by offering a means through which readers may draw on information from...
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"Based on the author's own experience as a parent with an addicted child, Victoria provides straight-talking self-preservation tools and techniques for parents of addicts in and out of recovery. An essential book to help parents navigate this confusing and uncharted landscape..."--www.Amazon.com.
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
xiv, 315 pages ; 24 cm
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"The most innovative leaders in progressive addiction treatment in the US offer a groundbreaking, science-based guide to helping loved ones overcome addiction problems and compulsive behaviors.The New Road to Recovery eschews the theatrics of interventions and tough love to show family and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement, and motivational and behavioral strategies to help their loved ones change. Drawing on forty collective...
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In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares...
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" Little changes can make a big, big difference! In The Little Book of Big Change, psychologist Amy Johnson shows you how to rewire your brain and overcome your bad habits-once and for all. No matter what your bad habit is, you have the power to change it. Drawing on a powerful combination of neuroscience and spirituality, this book will show you that you are not your habits. Rather, your habits and addictions are the result of simple brain wiring...
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Here are the excruciatingly funny adventures of Suzanne Vale - a young film star and drug addict - who survives a rehab clinic only to rejoin the equally harrowing world of Hollywood. Out there on the edge, despair flips into hilarity, and we're left laughing as Suzanne struggles to come to terms with her various fantasylands. This stunning literary debut - read by author and actress Carrie Fisher herself - evokes the deliciously irreverent humor...
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KiCam Projects
Pub. Date
[2018].
Physical Desc
x, 141 pages, 6 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm
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"Assess, Rebuild, Connect" is the comprehensive resource that guides you through the three phases of addiction recovery and into a life of sustained sobriety for yourself and your loved ones. Featuring, reflection questions and room for written responses, plus real-life success stories to inspire and encourage, "Assess, Rebuild, Connect" provides a trusted companion through pre-treatment, treatment, and aftercare. You will be empowered to: ASSESS...
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" Recovering addicts are faced with many challenges, and these challenges can often extend to their romantic partners. During the recovery period, couples often struggle with overcoming feelings of betrayal and frustration, and may have a hard time rebuilding trust and closeness. While there are many resources available to recovering addicts, there are limited resources for the people who love them. In Loving Someone in Recovery, therapist Beverly...
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Morgan James Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xxi, 120 pages ; 18 cm
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"The Sober Leap helps women take their recovery to the next level. Millions of women enter recovery from alcohol addiction with one goal in mind: to stay sober. They?re left to their own devices to “figure it out” from there, leaving them feeling lost, disenchanted, and susceptible to relapse. The Sober Leap invites women to step into the light and thrive in recovery. Certified Health and Addiction Recovery Coach Noelle Van Vlierbergen provides...
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