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The roles of faith, belief and spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous. The beliefs of drinking alcoholics about their alcoholism, their life and alcohol are what keeps them drinking. These beliefs are shaped by the alcoholic’s mental obsession which excuses and justifies drinking at every turn. Obsessions of every kind function by excusing and justifying aberrant behavior. Loss of faith in these excuses and justifications coupled with a crisis situation and the availability sobriety knowledge enables the alcoholic to see clearly and get sober.

Profound, helpful, funny, sad, quotes, quips, anecdotes, and suggestions from and for recovering alcoholics and addicts. This book contains quotes that I have heard from recovering addicts and alcoholics. They are profound, funny, cringe-worthy, memorable, and powerful. They will allow you to reflect, remember, and reassess your recovery.

In less than one hour, Bill Wilson sketches the historical development of Alcoholics Anonymous....

It's such a savage thing to lose your memory, but the crazy thing is, it doesn't hurt one bit. A blackout doesn't sting, or stab, or leave a scar when it robs you. Close your eyes and open them again. That's what a blackout feels like. For Sarah Hepola, alcohol was 'the gasoline of all adventure'. She spent her evenings at cocktail parties and dark bars where she proudly stayed till last call. Drinking felt like freedom, part of her birthright as a strong, enlightened 21st-century woman.

As Chris’s home life deteriorates and he descends into an abyss, he’s showing up for high school finals so high he can’t even remember his locker combination. While other kids are having Thanksgiving dinner, Chris is chasing his drunk mom down the sidewalk of a strip mall, trying to take her to rehab. He’s winning a cruise to the Bahamas, drinking and pretending to be in his twenties to hook up with someone much older. Bad decisions and misadventures abound when Chris tries his best to be “normal” having no idea how.

The Hidden Addiction: Behind Shoplifting and Other Self-Defeating Behaviors is based on the premise that people do not want to make their life any harder than it already is, and that when they are shown who they really are as individuals and how to easily change their false and self-destructive thinking and beliefs, they can be guided to significantly alter their life solely on their own steam.

Whether for yourself or as an intervention for a loved one, learn how to stop, or curb, the use of alcohol. Tom Wheeler knows what it is like to view life through the bottom of a glass of Captain Morgan. For over thirty years he has been a slave to alcohol believing that alcohol was fine and there was something wrong with him when, in fact, he was fine and there was something wrong with alcohol.

Communément appelé le « Douze et Douze », le livre Les Douze Étapes et les Douze Traditions comprend 24 essais écris par le confondateur des Alcooliques anonymes, Bill W, qui ont aidé des millions de membres des AA du monde entier à devenir et à rester abstinents un jour à la fois, et à s’assurer que leur « Mouvement » - les Alcooliques anonymes dans leur ensemble - seraient là pour eux demain.

This is the compilation of all five booklets written by Robert C. Hickle, written between 1976 to 1980. He reflects on his 40-plus years of experience counseling alcoholics, addicts, and their families; on the profession of addiction counseling, and on societal attitudes about alcoholism and addiction in general. Each booklet is divided into short chapters with titles such as "Alcoholic Lie a Lot" and "Sober and in Trouble" - all in a jargon-free, plain-speaking, down-to-earth style that reflects Bob's statement "I write like I talk."

A compilation of 2 Short Guides by Paul Pisces: “Desperately Seeking Sex & Sobriety” “Rehab Diary”

A Science-Based Approach to Breaking Free from Alcohol Without Traditional Programs Are you struggling with alcohol dependency but feel that traditional approaches like AA don't align with your needs? Looking for evidence-based natural alternatives that actually work? Suddenly Sober provides a comprehensive roadmap to reducing and eliminating alcohol from your life using powerful natural supplements that target the biology of addiction. This groundbreaking guide reveals: The Sinclair Method's natural alternative: Discover how Kudzu Root and L-Glutamine can reduce alcohol cravings by 30-80% ...

A Choice Theory Approach to Drug and Alcohol Abuse offers a new approach to treating drug and/or alcohol abuse. It is valuable not only to an alcoholic or addict, but to those who love or live with one. Mike uses Dr. William Glasser's Choice Theory to deal with the sociological and psychological withdrawals by reestablishing values, creating new wants and goals, and creating new or reconnecting relationships with the important people in one’s life. Added to this is learning new methods to deal with unhappiness instead of trying to bypass it with short term pleasure from a drug.

Traverse the life and times of one Thomas A. Cook. You will be truly rewarded and, at times, amazed at his tomfoolery, shenanigans, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Experience his life's triumphs, failures, and struggles in overcoming addiction. Hear the wisdom delivered from the green leather chair that created an invisible wall at the cliff edge of disaster and was instrumental in shifting his life direction.

Un honesto relato en primera persona sobre el alcoholismo escrito por el guionista y humorista Pere Aznar.

Lecciones sobre el alcohol es una guía innovadora y definitiva para los problemas relacionados con el alcohol y el alcoholismo. En ella se explica cómo afecta el alcohol a los seres humanos tanto psicológica como físicamente, desde las primeras bebidas hasta el alcoholismo crónico. El alcoholismo y los problemas con la bebida parecen ilógicos para las personas que lo ven desde fuera; de hecho, también resulta desconcertante para quienes padecen alcoholismo o tienen problemas con la bebida. Este libro ofrece una explicación lógica y fácil de entender acerca de este fenómeno, así ...

"Anchor of Support" offers a proven method that has helped thousands in your situation. Rooted in the author’s personal journey and professional expertise, this book provides a clear roadmap for supporting your loved one's recovery while maintaining your well-being.

Suzanne Warye was a 39-year-old mom to a newborn the day she woke up with a hangover and decided to quit alcohol for good. In the years since, Suzanne has realized the myth of moderation and the limitations of the rock bottom narrative, and has inspired her hundreds of thousands of followers around the world to embrace her joyful brand of sobriety. With her trademark flair and sense of humor that keeps her listeners engaged, blending memoir with takeaways and cultural insights, she will help you find freedom from alcohol. Your life is waiting on the other side.

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.

Miriam tried for most of her life to hide her mental illness. She hoped that if she pretended it didn't exist, nobody else would notice it either. That didn't happen. Unexplainable rage attacks, persistent intrusive thoughts and a recurring overwhelming despair are difficult to hide. Working as an x-ray technologist through Covid-19 contributed to her declining mental health. In a desperate attempt to numb the pain and cheer herself up she reached for what society endorses as the ultimate relaxant: wine.

Valentina ha iniziato a fumare eroina a 13 anni. Era il 2002. Nessuno pensava che l'eroina fosse ancora una minaccia, si diceva che a farsi erano ormai solo i tossicomani sopravvissuti agli anni Ottanta, simbolo di un passato da dimenticare. Oggi Valentina ha 33 anni, è entrata e uscita da dodici comunità terapeutiche, solo per finire in carcere. Parte da qui, dalla vicenda di una ragazza come tante, il percorso di ricerca di Vanessa Roghi sul mondo delle cosiddette "droghe pesanti".