Addiction & Recovery

Melody Beattie's insightful look into codependency has guided millions to understanding that caring for the self is where healing begins.

From the author of Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still, the emotionally charged and eye-opening account of a mother who navigates the cacophony of best practices and urgent advice from parenting authorities in search of a way to support her teen as he maps his own path to mental health....

Known as the "Big Book", the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people worldwide get and stay sober since the first edition appeared in 1939....

Annie Grace presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence....

In this timely and profoundly original book, best-selling writer and physician Gabor Maté looks at the epidemic of addictions in our society, tells us why we are so prone to them, and what is needed to liberate ourselves from their hold on our emotions and behaviours....

The Nazi regime preached an ideology of physical, mental, and moral purity. But as Norman Ohler reveals in this gripping new history, the Third Reich was saturated with drugs....

We live in a world obsessed with drinking. We drink at baby showers and work events, brunch and book club, graduations and funerals. Yet no one ever questions alcohol’s ubiquity—in fact, the only thing ever questioned is why someone doesn’t drink....

In a culture where "grabbing a drink" the only way to network and meeting at a bar the quintessential "first date", many of us are left wondering if drinking alcohol really is the only way to cultivate joy and connection in life....

Commonly referred to as the “Twelve and Twelve”, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions comprises 24 foundational essays by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. that have helped millions of A.A. members worldwide both to get and stay sober “one day at a time”....

Healing the Shame That Binds You is the most enduring work of family relationship expert and New York Times best-selling author John Bradshaw....

Listen to this audiobook and become a happy non-drinker for the rest of your life....

We all suffer from unhealthy dependencies that we continually return to in hopes of having a better life. But after yet another TV show is streamed or another drink is swallowed, we find we once again feel worse, not better, than we did before....

This classic guide to the world's most successful stop smoking method is all you need to give up smoking, now available as an audiobook....

When Abraham Verghese, a physician whose marriage is unraveling, relocates to El Paso, Texas, he hopes to make a fresh start as a staff member at the county hospital....

Become a happy non-drinker for the rest of your life....

With his characteristic wit and transparent self-disclosure, Ian guides us in learning how to work each of the Twelve Steps so we will finally be given a "new pair of glasses" through which we will be able to see ourselves, others, and the world in a startlingly new way.

When high speed Internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control....

A frank, fresh, and empowering take on facing addiction, doing recovery, and savoring the joys of a new way of living....

Alcohol and You includes everything you need to self-diagnose alcohol problems and find the solution that is right for you....

This book provides wisdom and information for all Adult Children of dysfunctional families....

Before meth, Sheff's son, Nic, was a varsity athlete, honor student, and award-winning journalist. After meth, he was a trembling wraith....

The ACA Fellowship Text (commonly referred to as the Big Red Book or BRB) is a meeting book, steps book, traditions book, workbook, and group guide....

A raw and twisty, pause resisting memoir that sounds like fiction, High Achiever spans Tiffany’s life as an active opioid addict. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds....

Ever sworn off alcohol for January and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there's 'no point' in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us....

A guide to all kinds of addiction from a star who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food, and eBay, that will help addicts and their loved ones make the first steps into recovery....

Mind Over Explicit Matter is a groundbreaking and comprehensive guide, meticulously designed to leverage the secrets of brain science to empower individuals in their journey to break free from the clutches of addiction to sexualized media. Leveraging the latest neuroscientific research and practical strategies, this holistic step-by-step program offers a transformative experience that goes beyond surface-level understanding.

Renowned neurologist Dr. Russell Surasky reveals a precise and breakthrough medical treatment for opioid addiction. The book you’re holding in your hands contains the answers that can save your life, the life of a loved one, or—if you’re a doctor—the life of your patient.

Alcohol had a hold on Chris Janssens’s actions and thoughts until she made the life-changing decision to attend a support meeting and realized two truths: it wasn’t her fault and she wasn’t alone. Once she was embraced by a community that offered a nonjudgmental look at her struggles, Chris discovered that if she wanted to have a full and lasting life, alcohol could have no part. In Grace Yourself, a humble account of Chris’s transformation to an alcohol-free life, she offers a hand to others who are experiencing similar struggles, whether their addiction is alcohol or anything else.

What if addiction, dissociation, and other manifestations of trauma were not framed as diseases or disorders, but rather as adaptive methods of regulating the autonomic nervous system (ANS)? This book takes that approach, and guides listeners through twenty embodied practices that promote the rewiring of the ANS. By integrating the latest neuroscience from Stephen Porges's Polyvagal Theory with Eugene Gendlin's embodied felt sense, Jan Winhall's Felt Sense Polyvagal Model is a paradigm-shifting, deeply somatic approach to healing trauma and addiction.

If you struggle with substance use, you're far from alone. Studies show that alcohol and drug addiction has reached epidemic levels. If you've tried traditional treatments—only to relapse—perhaps it's time for a new approach. This workbook will help you heal the underlying drivers of substance abuse and empower your long-term recovery. Grounded in decades of research and written by a team of Stanford University mental health researchers and psychologists, this evidence-based workbook offers a proven-effective method for lasting recovery from drug and alcohol abuse—forgiveness.

In Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery, Janice V. Johnson Dowd shows listeners how to repair and enhance their relationships after active addiction. With personal insights and professional wisdom, Dowd—a licensed social worker in recovery—explores her own personal journey through alcoholism, offering a realistic and transformative guide.

Conquer the MAC Exam: Your Guide to the Master Addiction Counselor Certification is a concise study guide designed to help candidates focus on the most essential topics in addiction counseling. Covering the core domains tested in the Master Addiction Counselor exam, this book provides clear explanations of key concepts such as substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, treatment planning, ethics, and counseling strategies. Readers will explore topics like pharmacology, cultural competence, case management, crisis response, and evidence-based interventions—all foundational to ...

Conquer the Substance Abuse Counselor Exams is a concise study guide designed to help you prepare for credentialing exams such as the ADC, CADC, and similar addiction counselor certifications. This guide does not provide exhaustive coverage of every possible test topic—instead, it focuses on the core knowledge areas most commonly assessed across these exams. Each chapter distills essential principles, giving readers a solid understanding of topics like the counseling relationship, screening and assessment, treatment planning, ethics, documentation, co-occurring disorders, crisis ...

Are you overwhelmed by social pressures to drink but curious about the life-changing effects of going alcohol-free? Do you long for a month of improved health, mental clarity, and the financial relief that accompanies a break from alcohol? Have you wanted to explore the sober lifestyle but are concerned about cravings, support, and what to expect? Mocktails Over Cocktails is precisely what you need—it's an engaging guide to confidently abstaining from alcohol while enhancing your well-being.

There's a seismic shift happening worldwide, as individuals from every social class question their relationship with alcohol and drugs. While marijuana gains mainstream acceptance, a profound inquiry persists: Is this okay? Am I drinking too much? Is this normal? These questions resonate deeply, particularly among professional women who are drinking at higher rates than anyone else, and White women are drinking themselves to death.

A Fun, Joyous, and Frisky Guide to Ditching Alcohol with Elegance and Flair Darling, if you've ever wondered whether you really need that glass of wine to unwind—or if there’s a way to live life even more fabulously without the fog of alcohol—then congratulations, you’ve just stumbled upon your royal decree. This is not your standard doom-and-gloom detox book. No dreary lectures, no wagging fingers, and absolutely no boring rules. Instead, Detox Like a Duchess is about swapping hangovers for high vibes, sloppiness for sophistication, and tipsy regrets for total self-possession. ...

A Guilty Victim tells the true story of one man’s recovery from childhood trauma, grooming, and sexual abuse at a Catholic boarding school. This contemporary account of psychotherapy with an adult survivor is written with the client’s full consent. It includes nine moving and powerful illustrations created by the client to tell his life story. The complex nature of grooming and abuse is often simplified by those who do not understand it and are left wondering why the victim allowed it to happen. A Guilty Victim challenges that misconception and explains how and why abuse continues and ...

Welcome to Stop Smoking Hypnosis, a powerful and transformative audiobook designed to help you break free from the grip of smoking and live a healthier, smoke-free life. Whether you’ve tried to quit before or this is your first time, this program is tailored to guide you through every step of the process with ease and confidence.

Doce Pasos y Doce Tradiciones es un libro fundamental de Alcohólicos Anónimos que ofrece una explicación profunda y detallada de los principios que guían el programa de recuperación de AA. En él, se analizan los 12 pasos de manera que ayudan a los individuos a superar la adicción, a encontrar paz interior y a llevar una vida más saludable y equilibrada. También se incluyen las 12 tradiciones, que brindan las bases para mantener la unidad y el funcionamiento de los grupos.

The book Drug Hell is a true story of the former drug addict, and criminal, Kimmo Harjula. His hell began when he was only seven years old. His parents were alcoholics, and he was continually beaten and sexually assaulted throughout his childhood. To survive, he began to sniff glue, smoke hash and drinking alcohol. His life became a crazy mess, filled with drugs and serious crime, which lasted for over thirty years. He was placed in fortysix foster homes before the age of eighteen and spent fourteen years in prison.

Dan W., possibly related to Bill W., shares his experience, strength, and hope in this powerful book, Dan 2. 0, on recovering from his addictions to alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine. Following his childhood in Africa, the son of missionaries, he became a career Marine, serving nearly 39-years on active duty. Deciding to quit his three addictions, after retiring from the Marines, he discovered that he could not do it on willpower and discipline alone. He needed help, which he found in a Higher Power and in the rooms of AA.

Breaking Free is your ultimate guide to reclaiming your life from alcohol and building a future filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment. In this compassionate and practical self-help book, you will find the tools, strategies, and inspiration to take control of your drinking, whether you're questioning your relationship with alcohol or fully committed to quitting for good. This book is not just about quitting drinking—it’s about transforming your life.

Some stories are told in order. 2Bits is told in pieces—raw, fractured, and relentless in its honesty. This memoir doesn’t ask for pity or offer easy resolutions. Instead, it invites you into the restless mind of someone caught between the pull of alcohol and the deeper, more elusive search for self-acceptance.

This interpretation of the 12 Steps offers a simple, practical, and highly effective method of working through the steps. I invite you to take this transcendent journey towards contented sobriety. There is no need to become concerned about using God as a higher power. All that is required is an agnostic-friendly sponsor. I offer a whole chapter about healthy sponsorship boundaries in AA. Despite being an agnostic, the twelve steps enabled me to begin having healthier relationships as a recovering alcoholic.

* *Book Description: **Embark on a transformative journey with "The Sober Solution: A Recovery Guide." This concise yet powerful guide addresses the complexities of alcoholism with honesty and clarity, offering listeners a pathway to recovery and renewed hope. In this insightful book, you'll find a candid discussion about the realities of alcohol dependence, revealing the emotional and physical challenges that come with it. Drawing from personal experiences and practical knowledge, I share actionable tips and strategies designed to empower individuals on their road to sobriety.

Have you ever wanted to stop doing something, but no matter what you tried, you could not? Have you ever wanted to feel normal again if you could just stop doing what affects you? Have you ever tried a 12 step program to only get "lost" in the steps? Do you wish there was a book you could read that would explain what you needed to do AND be offered help after buying the book by going to a web site? I am here to tell you if you follow my program, you will recover from whatever brought you to pick up this book. I propose to you the 4 Phases of Recovery and how it can help you overcome anything.

Is marijuana safe? Can marijuana cause physical or mental illness, and can those problems be permanent? Is marijuana addictive? Is marijuana a gateway drug? Should marijuana be legal, and does legalization decrease crime? Does marijuana have adverse effects on a user’s loved ones and society? Is marijuana a miracle drug that treats many medical problems? Are CBD and delta-8 safe and effective? Dr. Raymond Wiggins answers these questions and many more based on extensive research.

Supere las garras de la adicción y abra un nuevo capítulo en su vida, incluso si lo ha intentado todo y se siente estancado ¿Se siente atrapado en un ciclo interminable de adicción, anhelando la libertad pero sin saber cómo encontrarla? ¿Sus relaciones están tensas y las responsabilidades cotidianas se sienten como una montaña? ¿Anhela comprensión y apoyo en un mundo que a menudo malinterpreta su lucha? Si su respuesta es "sí", ciertamente no está solo.

When sex and drugs are combined repeatedly and compulsively, there is a high risk of developing what Dr. David Fawcett calls sexualized drug use. This condition is also referred to as paired substance/sex addiction. Unfortunately, the response from the professional community to sexualized drug use has been far from adequate. As Dr. Fawcett writes, “I have had countless clients come to me who have gone through well-known and otherwise exceptional drug addiction treatment programs that never addressed co-occurring behavioral addictions—most notably sex and porn addiction."

Penned with a Chainsaw, spilling his O- blood throughout every moment, Jongema relives the raw, agonizing torment of his personal warzone with deathly alcoholism and the profound impact it has had on his life. From the highs of performing live music and global travels to the devastating lows of being trapped within the bottle, almost losing his life via a horrendous death sentence from Delirium Tremens, each chapter explores the duality of grace and despair, navigating forward and backward, suffering with a damaging mental game in decline.