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Al-Anon's basic book discusses the mutual-help program of recovery, including personal stories. A beginning approach to the Twelve Concepts of Service is included.

Flanagan has firsthand knowledge of what it is like to be an addict. That experience informs this important and novel work. He pairs the sciences that study addiction with a sophisticated view of the consciousness-brain/body relation to make his core argument: that substance addictions comprise a heterogeneous set of "psychobiosocial" behavioral disorders. He explains that substance addictions do not have one set of causes, such as self-medication or social dislocation, and they do not have one neural profile, such as a dysfunction in dopamine system.

If you’ve hit rock bottom with your addiction and are tired of the endless cycle of meetings, coins, and therapy that never seem to work—stop scrolling. This is the guide you’ve been searching for. Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety is not another book about admitting you have a problem. This is for the fighters who already know they do. It’s for the ones who are ready to take control, to stop surviving, and to finally start living a happy, healthy, empowered life beyond addiction. This is Ken Cox’s story—and now it can be yours. Ken was a successful entrepreneur, running ...

Are you caught in a cycle of compulsive sexual behavior that’s destroying your relationships, your confidence, and your sense of self? Do you feel ashamed, out of control, and unsure where to turn? You’re not alone—and there is a way forward. In Sex Addiction Recovery, Ethan Geller offers a powerful, no-shame roadmap for men ready to break free from the grip of pornography addiction, infidelity, and compulsive sexual habits. This book is a lifeline for anyone seeking freedom from sex addiction, and a practical guide to rebuilding your life, your integrity, and your relationships—one...

The Secular Big Book is a radical reimagining of the Twelve Steps for people who crave recovery without religion. This no-nonsense guide is for atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, and anyone tired of being told they must believe in a “Higher Power” to get sober. Grounded in lived experience and modern psychology—not scripture—it offers a clear, practical path through addiction and into a life worth living. Every chapter reframes a traditional Step through a rational, secular lens. No prayer. No supernatural promises. Just action, honesty, accountability, and tools that ...

"A gripping memoir detailing betrayal, trauma, prostitution, grief, drug addiction, imprisonment, the breaking force of love, detox, and much more..." — IndieReader Reviews "Julie D. Summer's Off My Knees is a compelling memoir about overcoming abuse, addiction, and time in prison...(it) is about a confident personal reinvention." — Carolina Ciucci, Foreword Reviews How much trauma can one person survive and still, in the end, thrive? Julie D. Summer's debut memoir takes readers on a ride through incredible highs and the depths of hell, then rams back up to a conclusion of success. Hers...

Alcohol Explained is the definitive, ground-breaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. It explains how alcohol affects human beings on a chemical, physiological, and psychological level, from those first drinks right up to chronic alcoholism. This audiobook provides a logical, easy-to-follow explanation of the phenomenon and detailed instructions on how to beat it.

Severing a cherished relationship is one of the most painful experiences in life - and cutting those emotional ties to a loved one can feel almost like ending an addiction. Up till now, people recovering from other problems were able to get real help - like AA and rehab - while those struggling in the aftermath of traumatic breaks dealt with platitudes and friends insisting they should "get over it already". But now Exaholics Anonymous treats getting over an ex like kicking a chemical habit.

Listen to this audiobook and become a happy non-drinker for the rest of your life. Feeling reliant on alcohol can be a difficult thing to come to terms with and even trickier to manage. This audiobook will cut through all that stress and set you on the right track with Allen Carr’s Easyway method. Allen Carr established himself as the world’s greatest authority on quitting smoking. His ground-breaking methodology tackles addiction from an entirely different angle which has been successfully applied to other addictions and behavioural issues.

In The Semen Retention and Porn Detox Blueprint, you’ll discover the proven system that’s helping men around the world shatter the chains of porn addiction, harness their sexual energy, and rebuild unstoppable confidence, focus, and success.

George Diener, World War II veteran and traveling salesman, and his wife, Carol, had old-fashioned values and ordinary aspirations: a home, a family, the pleasure of watching their two sons grow up. But in February 1972, an unthinkable tragedy occurred in the basement of their Nassau County residence, shattering their hopes and dreams forever.

What could possibly be “lucky” about addiction? Absolutely nothing, thought Laura McKowen when drinking brought her to her knees. As she puts it, she “kicked and screamed . . . wishing for something - anything - else” to be her issue. The people who got to drink normally, she thought, were so damn lucky. But in the midst of early sobriety, when no longer able to anesthetize her pain and anxiety, she realized that she was actually the lucky one. Lucky to feel her feelings, live honestly, really be with her daughter, change her legacy.

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 ...

Plagued by the suicides of both his siblings, heir to alcohol and drug abuse, divorce and economic ruin, James Brown lived a life clouded by addiction, broken promises and despair. In The Los Angeles Diaries, he reveals his struggle for survival, mining his past to present the inspiring story of his redemption. Beautifully written and limned with dark humor, these 12 deeply confessional, interconnected chapters address personal failure, heartbreak, the trials of writing for Hollywood, and the life-shattering events that finally convinced Brown that he must "change or die".

We suffer from the most insidious kind of addiction - one we don't even realize we have. It is the addiction to power itself. Both the Twelve Steps of recovery and the ancient teaching of Advaita reveal that powerlessness is the secret to genuine strength. The proposition that lasting peace in life can come through the recognition of complete personal powerlessness may seem counterintuitive and ultimately ridiculous. Yet, lasting peace is the miracle The Way of Powerlessness makes possible.

Have you recently walked away from a date or a conversation feeling uncomfortable or violated? Are you looking for ways to set limits with your spouse, kids, parents, or boss? This essential guide to setting and respecting boundaries is for anyone wanting to better understand themselves and others. Just as a cut in our skin causes pain and injury, a breach of any of our physical, emotional, or sexual boundaries can be very harmful to our bodies and minds.

Muy pocos fumadores logran dejar el tabaco de forma permanente sin una ayuda concreta. La hipnoterapia puede ser una herramienta poderosa en ese proceso y ya está reconocida en el ámbito de la salud pública como una opción eficaz. El método de 20 minutos desarrollado por la coach en hipnosis y PNL Patrick Lynen abre la puerta al subconsciente y refuerza de manera única esa intención que ya vive dentro de ti: Libertad. Salud. Una vida larga. Sin cigarrillos.

It’s been over a decade since Jowita Bydlowska published her bestselling lightning rod of a memoir on overcoming alcohol addiction as a young mother. Both hailed and criticized for its no-holds-barred transparency, Drunk Mom was—and continues to be—refreshing and revelatory in its gritty exploration of addiction and relapse in the context of new parenthood, specifically from the experience of a woman. But what happens after the last page is turned, after the “happy ending” of an addiction the world assumes is safely in the rearview?

With courage and an honesty rarely seen in today’s world, Reverend Ronnie Braggs, Sr. recounts his desperate battle with alcoholism and self-destructive behavior. During his misguided youth, the fact that he avoided prison, a mental institution and the cemetery were miracles which reflected the mercy of God. By sharing his own story, Braggs hopes to encourage other young men to realize when they’ve had enough and surrender their lives to the only one who can help them make a change. This book offers a lifeline for families who struggle with addiction. There is light at the end of the ...

Listen to the pre-history of Alcoholics Anonymous, told by two of the people who were part of its most important, formative events. Ebby Thatcher, the man who brought the message to Bill Wilson, tells how he was helped to sobriety by Rowland Hazard and other Oxford Group members, how he carried the message to Bill, and the early developments of the AA fellowship. AA co-founder Bill Wilson talks about the two streams of influence that led to AA.