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Amazon.com Books: drug addiction recovery
No matter what happens, you don’t have to pick up a drink or drug today.” These words tend to strike fear in the hearts of many alcoholics and addicts who are new to recovery, because just one day without booze or drugs may as well be an eternity. It can seem like an impossible task to get through twenty-four hours, never mind a week or a month – so just how do we get that proverbial monkey off our back? This book is full of suggestions that can work for anyone who is new to recovery or trying to get clean and sober again. The author has drawn on her own experiences and that of others in early recovery to determine the ‘Fifty Things Every Alcoholic and Addict Should Know,’ including: The First Thirty Days – What to expect and how to get through it Things to Avoid – Protecting your recovery and coping with stress Relapse – Warning signs and moving forward if it happens Family – How to include them and re-build relationship Dating in Recovery - The not so good, the bad and the ugly Dry Drunk – How not to be one Twelve Step Programs – How they work and what you should know “If you have a substance abuse problem and want to quit or are new to sobriety and don’t know what to expect, read this book. It’s different, down to earth and a very easy read. 'Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down is not your typical recovery book”. – Tom Chenault, Radio Talk Show Host and Recovering AlcoholicAuthor: Georgia W. Paperback: 166 pages Company: Ornery Tiger Press (2009-01-02) ISBN: 0981708803 List Price: $15.95 Amazon Price: $12.80 Used Price: $14.10 
Inspiring true stories of recovery from the high-pressure world of business They reached the pinnacle of their careers in spite of-or sometimes because of-substance abuse. They struggled with sobriety while striving for success, often risking their professional lives on the road to recovery. Now, with honesty, courage, and insight, they share their remarkable stories. Michael Deaver, former White House deputy chief of staff, describes his recovery as “the single most powerful thing I've ever experienced”-even compared to meeting presidents and kings. Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef and TV personality, reveals how he applied the principles of recovery to his profession-“and that's when my career took off.” Michael Glasser, CEO of Seven Jeans, worked hard and partied harder-until the threat of jail forced him to admit, “I needed help.” Walter Yetnikoff, former president of CBS Records, talks about leaving the music industry to find meaningful work that enhanced-and was enhanced by--his recovery. You'll also hear from James Abernathy of the Abernathy-MacGregor Group, bestselling author William Cope Moyers, and ten other business leaders who found newfound success through the healing power of second chances. 
Evaluate medications and treatment programsBreak free from addictive substances or behaviors and get a fresh start Think you have an addiction? This compassionate guide helps you identify the problem and work towards a healthy, realistic approach to recovery, explaining the latest clinical and self-help treatments for both adults and teens. This book also offers tips on reducing cravings, handling your relationships, and staying well for the long run. Discover how to * Identify the reasons for addiction * Choose the best treatment plan * Handle slips and relapses * Detect addictions in a loved one * Find help and support Author: Brian F. Shaw PhD, Paul Ritvo PhD, Jane Irvine D.Phil Paperback: 312 pages Company: For Dummies (2004-12-24) ISBN: 0764576259 List Price: $16.99 Amazon Price: $5.99 Used Price: $4.04 
Are you sabotaging your own recovery? To grow in recovery, we must grow up emotionally. This means getting honest with ourselves and facing up to the self-defeating thoughts and actions that put our sobriety at risk. Although there are as many ways to mess up recovery as there are alcoholics and addicts, some general themes exist, which include: • confusing self-concern with selfishness In simple, down-to-earth language, Allen Berger explores the twelve most commonly confronted beliefs and attitudes that can sabotage recovery. He then provides tools for working through these problems in daily life. This useful guide offers fresh perspectives on how the process of change begins with basic self-awareness and a commitment to working a daily program. Author: Allen Berger Ph.D. Paperback: 136 pages Company: Hazelden (2008-02-11) (2008-02-15) ISBN: 1592854869 List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $8.56 Used Price: $8.51 
"New, scientifically-based approaches that recognize the biological basis of addiction have brought major advances in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Urschel is at the forefront of this treatment paradigm." The Proven Scientific Approach to Conquering Addiction and Defeating the Disease Healing the Addicted Brain is a breakthrough work that focuses on treating drug and alcohol addiction as a biological disease—based on the Recovery Science program that has helped thousands of patients defeat their addictions over the past 10 years. It combines the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientific research into brain functions, providing tools and strategies designed to overcome the biological factors that cause addictive behavior along with proven treatments and medications. Using this scientific approach, you will learn to conquer the physical factors that keep people tied to drug and alcohol addiction. The proven fact is addiction is not a moral failing or an issue of not having enough willpower. It is a disease of the brain that can and must be treated like other chronic medical illnesses —such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma—in order to defeat the disease. This revolutionary program can triple the success rate of patients, from 20-30% to 90% There Is Hope. By understanding addiction and using 21st-century breakthroughs, for the first time drug and alcohol addiction can be, and will be, defeated.Author: Harold Urschel Paperback: 288 pages Company: Sourcebooks, Inc. (2009-04-14) ISBN: 1402218443 List Price: $15.99 Amazon Price: $7.49 Used Price: $6.07 
The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure contains the powerful three-step program to total recovery that is the basis of the miraculous success of the Passages Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, California. You'll learn the three steps to permanent sobriety; the four causes of dependency; how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are key factors in your recovery; and how to create your own personalized treatment program with the help of health professionals where you live--one that gets to the real, underlying causes of dependency. A visionary and an innovator, Chris Prentiss brings new hope to people everywhere who are dependent on drugs, alcohol, or addictive behaviors. This groundbreaking approach will show you how to end relapse, end your craving, end addictive behavior, and end your suffering. Author: Chris Prentiss Paperback: 352 pages ISBN13: 9780943015446, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Power Press (2005-09) ISBN: 0943015448 List Price: $15.95 Amazon Price: $6.34 Used Price: $0.80 
Prescription drug addiction is now one of the nation’s most serious drug problems. More Americans are abusing controlled prescription drugs more than cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, and heroin combined. With the exception of marijuana, prescription painkillers are the most widely abused drug in the U.S.
Many who are addicted to prescription drugs are unwitting addicts”they have no history of drug abuse, but become addicted after taking a drug for legitimate reasons. Rod Colvin understands this problem. His 35-year old brother died as a result of his long-term addiction to painkillers and tranquilizers.
Drawing from his personal experience and his background as a counselor, Colvin offers help to those suffering from addiction as well as their families. In this new, third edition, Colvin discusses dynamics of addiction and the newest treatment options; he also offers compelling personal stories from addicts who describe their journeys into recovery. These anecdotes are accompanied by advice from addiction medicine specialists.
The Book Answers These Questions:
· How does addiction rewire” the brain? · What are the symptoms of addiction? · Who’s at risk for addiction? · Why are more teens abusing prescription drugs? · When does proper medical use of a drug turn into addiction? · What happens if the drugs are stopped abruptly? · What are the symptoms of withdrawal? · What is the difference between addiction and physical dependence? · What are the top 20 most-abused prescription drugs?
How Can You Leave Prescription Drugs Behind?
Read stories of recovery from individuals who are in recovery · Learn how they become addicted · Find out how they made it into recovery · What were the turning points in their lives that made them seek recovery? · What is their advice to others who are struggling?
Treatment for Addiction · What are the treatment options? · What is a medical detox? · What is in-patient treatment? · What is out-patient treatment? · What is a partial-day treatment plan? · What is rapid detox for opiate addiction? · Does insurance pay for treatment? · What is relapse prevention education?
How Can Family Members Ease Their Pain?
Addiction affects everyone in the family. No one escapes the pain and the chaos.
· What can family members do to help the addict and themselves? · What does it mean to enable an addict? · Find out if you’re enabling a loved one who’s addicted · What is a family intervention? · How can you set up an intervention to get your loved one into treatment? · Understand that addiction is a progressive disease Advice from Addiction Medicine Specialists Read the advice of addiction medicine specialists. Their topics: · Addiction is an illness · How to build on hope · Be cautious with benzodiazepines · Stages of chemical dependency · Addiction to pills means greater denial · Addicts are not having fun · Warning signs of addiction · How to avoid isolating, a trigger for relapse Getting Pills to Feed an Addiction Did you ever wonder how an addict can obtain so many prescriptions? This chapter tells you. It discusses: · Doctor shopping · Why doctors often misprescribe · Why forged prescriptions get filled · Ordering drugs from the Internet Do You Have Chronic Pain? Twenty percent of Americans have chronic pain. How do you avoid addiction if you need pain pills for chronic pain? This chapter answers questions such as: · Why is most pain under-treated? · Does pain treatment lead to addicti... Author: Rod Colvin MS Paperback: 200 pages Company: Addicus Books (2008-06-01) ISBN: 1886039887 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $10.95 Used Price: $10.10 
Many people think that what the addict needs is willpower, but nothing could be further from the truth: When a person has already lost control over a drug or activity, attempts to control its use almost never work. Because the source of addiction isn't the drug or activity itself but a desire for a mood changer, successful recovery means ultimately changing the way we live, giving up the addictive life-style. Willpower's Not Enough will show you how to change your life-style and to recover from your addiction. Author: Arnold M. Washton Paperback: 288 pages Company: William Morrow Paperbacks (1990-09-26) (1990-09-26) ISBN: 0060919698 List Price: $14.99 Amazon Price: $7.49 Used Price: $4.23 
Hope and Healing for Children 'I have spent my adult life in the company of children who have been my teachers. We got to know each other because someone in each child's life was addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Author: Jerry Moe M.A. Paperback: 256 pages Company: HCI (2007-11-01) (2007-11-01) ISBN: 075730611X List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $5.45 Used Price: $5.16 
In this revolutionary analysis of addiction, Peele and Brodsky draw on years of research to refute the contention that addictions are biologically based diseases that last a lifetime. Examining addiction within the context of people's lives, they show that addictive behavior is a way of coping with situational stress--and that it can be overcome without medical treatment or 12-step groups.Author: Stanton Peele, Archie Brodsky Paperback: 432 pages Company: Touchstone (1992-03-15) (1992-03-15) ISBN: 0671755307 List Price: $16.00 Amazon Price: $3.97 Used Price: $0.32 |
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