This workbook is an initial approach for helping teenagers become aware, both cognitively and emotionally, of the negative consequences of their drug and/or alcohol use. It is hoped that by seeing for themselves how not using can make their life better, teenagers will become motivated toward beginning treatment. This is a package of 5.
This authoritative book examines what we know and don't know about workforce and workplace substance involvement, including popular myths about the prevalence, causes, and productivity outcomes of employee substance use.
What the Warning Label Doesn't Tell You : The First Comprehensive Guide
From impotence to diabetes, cataracts to psoriasis, the proven dangers of smoking go well beyond heart and lung disease. This book details the various known health threats of smoking. It features chapters that explain how cigarette smoking can effect the body from head to toe.
Interested in cutting down on your drinking without giving it up altogether? This encouraging, science-based book can help make that goal a reality. Distinguished clinician-researchers William R. Miller and Ricardo F. Munoz have spent more than 40 years studying whether moderation works, who it works (and doesn't work) for, and how to achieve it. ......
Drug and alcohol abuse are a common presenting problem in therapy, second only to depression. Here, the author demonstrates his approach to treating clients with problems involving substance abuse.
One Man's Descent into Drug Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland
Chris Thrall left the Royal Marines to find his fortune in Hong Kong, but instead found himself homeless and addicted to crystal meth. Soon he began working for the 14K, Hong Kong's largest triad group, as a doorman in one of their night-clubs in the Wanchai red-light district.
The key to escape addiction is to deconstruct the intense pleasure memories linked to it and to create new memories of happiness with others. This book presents helpful tools to accomplish this mission. Our goal is to motivate patients to change their operating mode, give hope to their families and improve the work of those taking care of them.
Addiction and trauma are two of the most common and difficult issues that people face. In this motivating book, leading expert Lisa Najavits explains the link between addiction and trauma and presents science-based self-help strategies that you can use no matter where you are in your recovery. Every chapter features inspiring words from people who ......
Addiction and trauma are two of the most common and difficult issues that people face. In this motivating book, leading expert Lisa Najavits explains the link between addiction and trauma and presents science-based self-help strategies that you can use no matter where you are in your recovery. Every chapter features inspiring words from people who ......
A powerful and frank account of a trans woman's journey of recovery from addiction and depression. Beginning her journey the same year as she began her transition, Rhyannon Styles explores the simultaneous transitions in her life with searing honesty and insight.
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can use this book to begin a recovery journey informed by accurate understandings about complex trauma, and healthy practices rooted in positive psychology.
The way that most smokers take a hit of pot also needlessly takes a hit on their health. But you can reduce those health risks during every phase of the cannabis smoking experience. This book presents health tips for smoking cannabis, including more healthful ways to use rolling papers, hand pipes, waterpipes, herbal vaporizers, and even lighters.
The Harm Reduction Guide to Controlling Your Drug and Alcohol Use
"Just say no" just doesn't work for everyone. If you've tried to quit and failed, simply want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually, join the many thousands of readers who have turned to this empathic, science-based resource--now thoroughly revised. A powerful alternative to abstinence-only treatments, harm reduction helps you set ......
The Harm Reduction Guide to Controlling Your Drug and Alcohol Use
"Just say no" just doesn't work for everyone. If you've tried to quit and failed, simply want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually, join the many thousands of readers who have turned to this empathic, science-based resource--now thoroughly revised. A powerful alternative to abstinence-only treatments, harm reduction helps you set ......
Seven Imperfect Solutions and the End of America's Greatest Epidemic
Leading bioethicist Gregory Pence demystifies seven foundational theories of addiction to reveal how they must work together to build more comprehensive solutions. Concerned citizens, individuals suffering from addiction, their families, and those who devote their lives to fig...
"I am just like other parents, except..." Parents in Recovery is not a book about "how" to parent. It is also not a book about "how" to get sober. Instead, it is meant to be a guide for parents in recovery (PIRs) from substance use disorders that provides insights and strategies for coping with the many unique and not so unique, challenges they ......
A practical guide that picks up where "rehab" leaves off, and where the real work of recovery from substance abuse begins. Many of those who suffer the consequences of substance (along with their loved ones) may find relief when the substance abuser agrees to enter rehab or treatment.
A Practical Guide to Treatment, Self-Help, and Quitting on Your Own
Introduces readers to varying types of self-help addiction treatment options, providing assistance in deciding which option is best for the individual.
A Practical Guide to Treatment, Self-Help, and Quitting on Your Own
Introduces readers to varying types of self-help addiction treatment options, providing assistance in deciding which option is best for the individual.
Andy Bernal's life is a story of life, hope, and redemption that is raw, honest, and heartfelt. He was the first Australian to play in La Liga, played with Ipswich Town, Reading, Sydney Olympic, and the Socceroos, and became an agent with SFX.
An integrative treatment approach is presented, developed specifically for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. Focus is on working toward discontinuing substance abuse, letting go of dangerous relationships, and gaining control over extreme symptoms such as dissociation and s
This engaging guide offers strategies to help couples who drink together get sober together. Are you and your partner curious about sobriety or managing your drinking? In Sober Love, Dr. Joseph Nowinski offers practical advice and proven strategies to help couples end their relationship with alcohol-and redefine their relationship with each ......
This engaging guide offers strategies to help couples who drink together get sober together. Are you and your partner curious about sobriety or managing your drinking? In Sober Love, Dr. Joseph Nowinski offers practical advice and proven strategies to help couples end their relationship with alcohol-and redefine their relationship with each ......
Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself
If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions ......
Everything You Need to Know Now to Help Your Loved One and Yourself
If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. But until now, there has been no single book that gives the millions of families like yours the comprehensive, unbiased information you need. This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions ......
Skills and Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Recovery, and Relapse Pr
Written by clinical psychologist, Laura Petracek, this workbook applies the principles of DBT to the 12 Steps addiction recovery approach. Ideal for those managing a mental illness alongside an addiction, it equips you with the tools to regulate your emotions, reduce anxiety and stress, maintain sobriety, and feel yourself again.
The insidious opioid epidemic has ravaged American homes and communities for far too long. Three million American families have a loved one addicted to opioids, and fatal drug overdose is the number one cause of death for all Americans aged eighteen to forty-four. Though we are deeply familiar with the tragedy and severity of this public health ......