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Third edition of the basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous, commonly known as "The Big Book." Describes the recovery program and…
includes a doctor's testimony and the personal histories of forty-four recovered alcoholics
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Business and economics, Health and medicine, Addiction and substance abuse
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In this history of the American tobacco industry, Kluger documents its impact--and ill effects--on society. He points to evidence of…
smoking's addictive nature, its hazards to health, and the tobacco industry's active role in suppressing this information from the public. Some strong language. 1997 Pulitzer Prize winner
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Sports and games, Biography, Social issues, Addiction and substance abuse, Sports biography
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After winning championships with his six-year partner Kristi Yamaguchi, figure skater Rudy Galindo was devastated when she split with him…
in 1990. The openly gay Mexican-American describes the troubled years until his singles win in the 1996 U.S. Championships
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&“This riveting and beautifully written tale has profound implications for all of our lives, including the practice of medicine and…
mental health.&” —Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score &“Wise, sophisticated, rigorous and creative: an intellectual and compassionate investigation of who we are and who we may become. Essential reading for anyone with a past and a future.&” —Tara Westover, New York Times bestselling author of Educated &“The Myth of Normal is a book literally everyone will be enriched by—a wise, profound and healing work that is the culmination of Dr. Maté's many years of deep and painfully accumulated wisdom.&” —Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Stolen Focus &“Gabor and Daniel Maté have delivered a book in which readers can seek refuge and solace during moments of profound personal and social crisis. The Myth of Normal is an essential compass during disorienting times.&” —Esther Perel, psychotherapist, author, and host of Where Should We Begin? From our most trusted and compassionate authority on stress, trauma, and mental well-being—a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing.Gabor Maté&’s internationally bestselling books have changed the way we look at addiction and have been integral in shifting the conversations around ADHD, stress, disease, embodied trauma, and parenting. Now, in this revolutionary book, he eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their health care systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. So what is really &“normal&” when it comes to health? For all our expertise and technological sophistication, Western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today&’s culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. In The Myth of Normal, co-written with his son Daniel, Maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. The result is Maté&’s most ambitious and urgent book yet.
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This book introduces the Recovery Cycle, the only relatable model for positive change in sobriety and a simple roadmap for…
sober living. The author, a clinician in recovery herself, demonstrates how to talk to clients or anyone with an interest in sobriety in a pragmatic, like-minded way. The easy, conversational style encourages cultivation of solid, sober relationships and spiritual connections, all with an achievable, open-minded approach. Concrete methods honor the thinking and feeling parts of the recovering individual, thereby promoting personal empowerment and choice rather than generic prescriptive advice. The book speaks to all addiction disorders and discusses what every addicted person must go through to love their sober life, no matter what program they choose, no matter what addiction. Readers will find the journey toward emotional sobriety and spiritual recovery discussed in a simple, straightforward way, with depth and compassion. For clinicians who want to guide clients in recovery or for any motivated individual in recovery desiring to transform their life from one of pain and struggle to a beautiful work of heart, this book will be a welcome spark of inspiration and support—without the snore factor of a dry textbook.
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Psychology, Biography, Family and relationships, Death and bereavement, Addiction and substance abuse, Parenting
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A former senator and onetime presidential candidate's anguished story of his daughter's unhappy life and alcohol-related death. He tries to…
understand and explain her steady, uncontrolled descent into depression and alcoholism, concluding that genetic vulnerability was a key factor
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Journals and memoirs, Addiction and substance abuse
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Many people struggle with substance abuse in the shadows feeling ashamed, alone, and inadequate. You are not alone. Many of…
us keep up appearances while at the same time kicking ourselves every time we stumble into bed drunk out of our minds. Many of us say, ‘never again,’ only to drink again at 5:00pm. You are not alone. There is a way out of this. After Party is the story of how one person, Drew Charles, dug his way out of the spiral of drug and alcohol excess. While doing so, he discovered that sobriety is not the impossibly boring state of living so many of us fear but is filled with joy and excitement in ways we can’t predict when we are stuck in the loop of drinking and drug taking. After Party is the honest account of Drew’s first year of sobriety, how he did it, and more importantly, why he did it. Drew’s hope is that anyone who battles with alcohol and drugs, or just feels curious about sobriety, can take solace in knowing that life not only exists beyond alcohol, but that it sings with a clarity and depth of emotion many of us would never have thought possible.
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Actors biography, Humour, Health and aging, Addiction and substance abuse
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Stephen "Steve-O" Glover—social media icon, comedy-touring stalwart, and star of Jackass—delivers a hilarious and practical guide to recovery, relationships, career,…
and how to keep thriving long after you should be dead. Steve-O is best known for his wildly dangerous, foolish, painful, embarrassing, and sometimes death-defying stunts. At age 48, however, he faces his greatest challenge yet: getting older. A Hard Kick in the Nuts: What I&’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Terrible Decisions is a captivating exploration of life and how to live it by an individual who has already lived way more than a lifetime&’s worth of extreme experiences. Steve-O grapples with the right balance between maturity and staying true to yourself, not repeating your &“greatest hits,&” maintaining sobriety and a healthy regimen, avoiding selfishness, and finding the right partner for life. Having built a gargantuan and loyal social media following while establishing a successful stand-up career—all after a couple of decades of dubious behavior—Steve-O is proof that anyone can find meaning and fulfillment in life, no matter what path they choose. Packed with self-deprecating wit and gruelingly earned wisdom, A Hard Kick in the Nuts will reverberate with readers everywhere who have lived a lot (sometimes too much) and are now wondering how to approach the years to come. Or maybe just need some good motivation to get out of bed tomorrow. One of many tips: Be your own harshest critic, then cut yourself a break, and enjoy this book.
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Self help, Addiction and substance abuse
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A breakthrough solution from the author of This Naked Mind and the author of Alcohol Explained, to shift your mindset…
and help you quit smoking and vaping for good.Tobacco is bad for us; that&’s a given. But even though you may know the negative health effects, nicotine&’s hold is strong, subconscious, and emotional: It tastes good, it&’s a companion when you&’re alone, and it can be a shield against stress. What if none of these things were true, though? What if nicotine actually tasted bad and didn&’t make you less lonely? What if it didn&’t relax you? It may seem hard to believe, and it&’s okay to be skeptical, but coming to a new mindset about smoking and vaping is the key to quitting.In This Naked Mind: Nicotine, Annie Grace and William Porter combine their trusted approaches to overcoming problem drinking—science-backed, habit-breaking systems that have worked for thousands—to vanquish tobacco addiction. Grace and Porter uncover the subconscious beliefs about smoking and vaping that keep us addicted to it despite its well-known costs. With thought-provoking questions and exercises that will spark clarity, this essential book will help you jump-start your no-smoking journey easily and heal your brain and body.
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Women biography, Addiction and substance abuse, Religion
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This program is read by the author. In the vein of Educated and The Glass Castle , Daniella Mestyanek Young's…
Uncultured is more than a memoir about an exceptional upbringing, but about a woman who, no matter the lack of tools given to her, is determined to overcome. Behind the tall, foreboding gates of a commune in Brazil, Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult The Children of God, also known as The Family, as the daughter of high-ranking members. Her great-grandmother donated land for one of The Family's first communes in Texas. Her mother, at thirteen, was forced to marry the leader and served as his secretary for many years. Beholden to The Family's strict rules, Daniella suffers physical, emotional, and sexual abuse — masked as godly discipline and divine love — and is forbidden from getting a traditional education. At fifteen years old, fed up with The Family and determined to build a better and freer life for herself, Daniella escapes to Texas. There, she bravely enrolls herself in high school and excels, later graduating as valedictorian of her college class, then electing to join the military to begin a career as an intelligence officer, where she believes she will finally belong. But she soon learns that her new world — surrounded by men on the sands of Afghanistan — looks remarkably similar to the one she desperately tried to leave behind. Told in a beautiful, propulsive voice and with clear-eyed honesty, Uncultured explores the dangers unleashed when harmful group mentality goes unrecognized, and is emblematic of the many ways women have to contort themselves to survive. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press
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Health and medicine, General non-fiction, Medicine, Addiction and substance abuse
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Explores the history, addictive appeal, and health risks of cigarette smoking. Discusses the efforts of antitobacco groups and government to…
curtail smoking, as well as the reactive strategies of the tobacco industry. Urges readers to quit smoking or never start. For grades 3-6
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Family and relationships, Addiction and substance abuse
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'SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK... ESSENTIAL READING FOR PARENTS' Gabby Logan'INCREDIBLY POWERFUL... A MUST-READ' Victoria DerbyshireWhen Dan died, I realised many…
things. I realised drugs were closer to our door than I'd thought. I realised drugs have become normalised for young people. I realised drugs are more affordable, accessible and available than ever before. And I realised I didn't know enough, and nor did Dan, to navigate the choices and come back alive. When Daniel Spargo-Mabbs was 16, he went to a party and never came home. The party was an illegal rave and Daniel - bright, popular, big-hearted prom king Dan - died from a fatally strong overdose of MDMA.In the seven years since, the range of substances has become wider, the levels of exposure higher, and the threat to young people's physical and mental health from drugs greater than ever before. Despite this, there is almost no guidance for parents to help their children navigate this perilous landscape and to stay safe. To come home at night. To grow up.This book is everything Fiona Spargo-Mabbs wishes she'd known, everything she wishes she'd done, before she lost her son. Because however you parent, and whatever you do, at some point your child is likely to be in a situation where they have to make a decision about drugs. What if that decision is 'yes'? Do they know what the risks are? Do they have strategies they can bring to bear if things go wrong? I Wish I'd Known interweaves the story of one family's terrible loss with calm, measured and practical advice for parents. It explores the risks posed by illegal drugs, and explains the way the adolescent brain makes decisions. There is practical advice for saying safe, information on reducing harm, and 'talking points' for parents and their children to do, talk about, look at, look up or consider.A life lost to drugs is a loss like no other. Throughout the book, Daniel's story - his life, his death and what happened afterwards - not only provides a compelling reminder of the importance of those conversations, but also serves as an unforgettable eulogy to a son, brother, boyfriend and friend whose legacy continues to touch, and perhaps even save, the lives of other young people.
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Parenting, Psychology, Addiction and substance abuse
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This practical resource guide shares essential information and personal stories from eating disorder survivors, family members, caretakers, and others.When someone…
you love is in the throes of an eating disorder, it can be difficult to believe recovery is possible. By Their Side offers help and hope to those fighting alongside a loved one in the struggle against this heartbreaking illness. Providing first-hand testimony, scientific expertise, resources, and actionable guidance, the book serves as a lifeline for both the individual coping with the disease and those struggling to give them the right support.Written collectively under the name Lara Lyn Bell, By Their Side draws together the diverse stories of families, friends, doctors, therapists, caregivers, and recovered eating disorder advocates. The Lara Lyn Bell collective speaks together to emphasize the insidious, cross-cultural impact of this life-or-death issue. As a result of their united anonymity, By Their Side mirrors the reader’s story as they connect with the shared challenges, successes, and perspectives on their journey to healing.
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Parenting, Psychology, Addiction and substance abuse, Writing
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For caretakers of those struggling with eating disorders, this workbook and journal helps process and utilize the guidance offered in…
By Their Side. The Lara Lyn Bell team knows the healing power of journaling firsthand. In Working By Their Side, they offer guidance for further reflection on the advice, testimonials, and resources found in By Their Side.Working By Their Side fosters meaningful discovery through prompts that encourage openness and honesty. The workbook’s educational components prepare readers to fully engage in treatment, giving them a healthy head start in therapy that can put them years ahead in the process.
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Social issues, Psychology, Addiction and substance abuse, Law and crime, General non-fiction
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Here is an informational and practical book that systematically addresses the complex relationships between chemical abuse/dependency, aggression, and family violence.…
Directed toward professional chemical dependency and family violence counselors, it provides specific guidelines for the assessment of child abuse, incest, and marital rape, as they are likely to be encountered in a chemical dependency treatment setting. Experts outline treatment suggestions for chemically dependent and codependent individuals who are or have been the victims/perpetrators of family violence. Aggression, Family Violence and Chemical Dependency contains two unique and very detailed chapters on the relationship between aggression and the use of alcohol and other mood-altering substances as well as the connections between these two and other physiological and psychological correlates of violence. mention that Ron and Patricia Potter-Efron are the authors of Letting Go of Shame (Harper & Row)
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Family and relationships, Addiction and substance abuse
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'SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK... ESSENTIAL READING FOR PARENTS' Gabby Logan'INCREDIBLY POWERFUL... A MUST-READ' Victoria DerbyshireWhen Dan died, I realised many…
things. I realised drugs were closer to our door than I'd thought. I realised drugs have become normalised for young people. I realised drugs are more affordable, accessible and available than ever before. And I realised I didn't know enough, and nor did Dan, to navigate the choices and come back alive. When Daniel Spargo-Mabbs was 16, he went to a party and never came home. The party was an illegal rave and Daniel - bright, popular, big-hearted prom king Dan - died from a fatally strong overdose of MDMA.In the seven years since, the range of substances has become wider, the levels of exposure higher, and the threat to young people's physical and mental health from drugs greater than ever before. Despite this, there is almost no guidance for parents to help their children navigate this perilous landscape and to stay safe. To come home at night. To grow up.This book is everything Fiona Spargo-Mabbs wishes she'd known, everything she wishes she'd done, before she lost her son. Because however you parent, and whatever you do, at some point your child is likely to be in a situation where they have to make a decision about drugs. What if that decision is 'yes'? Do they know what the risks are? Do they have strategies they can bring to bear if things go wrong? I Wish I'd Known interweaves the story of one family's terrible loss with calm, measured and practical advice for parents. It explores the risks posed by illegal drugs, and explains the way the adolescent brain makes decisions. There is practical advice for saying safe, information on reducing harm, and 'talking points' for parents and their children to do, talk about, look at, look up or consider.A life lost to drugs is a loss like no other. Throughout the book, Daniel's story - his life, his death and what happened afterwards - not only provides a compelling reminder of the importance of those conversations, but also serves as an unforgettable eulogy to a son, brother, boyfriend and friend whose legacy continues to touch, and perhaps even save, the lives of other young people.
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This critical resource gives managers, HR, and anyone who may come into contact with someone in trauma—including workplace violence, harassment,…
assault, illness, addiction, fraud, bankruptcy, and more—the tools they need to be prepared for what lies ahead.This book is crucial for every manager or HR representative who shouldn&’t just prepare to one day be faced with a report of a traumatic experience at work, but plan on it. This five-step method will help managers make survivors feel supported and understood. The Empathetic Workplace guides supervisors of any level through an understanding of how stories of trauma impact the brain of both the survivor and the listener, as well as the tools to handle the interaction appropriately, to help the listener, the organization, and most importantly, the survivor. The easy-to-follow LASER method outlined in these pages includes the following elements that all managers should know and understand:Listen-Controlling your own reaction, managing your body language, asking open-ended questions, hearing what is not being said, and winding down the speaker when the conversation becomes unproductive are essential elements in being a good listener.Acknowledge-Once someone shares a difficult personal story with you, it is important to acknowledge that gift. Share-You can help the speaker regain some measure of control by sharing information with him or her about what happened or what happens next, your personal or organizational values, and what you don&’t yet know but hope to learn.Empower-You can help the traumatized person by providing him or her with resources that are available to them through the company or outside groups. Return-The final step is to ensure that the traumatized person has a way to come back later when he or she cannot remember all that you said, thinks of more questions, or wishes for updates. The LASER technique can benefit all who are responsible for others, from top-tier managers at Fortune 500 companies to Residence Advisors in college dormitories.
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Psychology, Law and crime, Addiction and substance abuse
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A history of drug use in America, tracing three major drug epidemics of the twentieth century. The author concludes that…
analyzing supply and demand is crucial to understanding the problem, and that a subculture of drug use permeates American society. She also suggests ways to eradicate the problem. For senior high and older readers
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Biography, Social issues, Addiction and substance abuse, Journals and memoirs, Politics and government
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In this sequel to A Child Called "It" (DB 45004), Pelzer relates his experiences living in a foster home from…
the age of twelve through eighteen. Describes being socialized and taught basic manners and values by one family and then another. Concludes with recommendations for foster care. Some strong language. Bestseller
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Self help, Addiction and substance abuse
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Does anxiety have a hold on you and your life? Do panic and worry tend to dominate every moment? You&’re…
not alone – Making Friends with Anxiety is here to help. In this friendly and supportive little book, bestselling author Sarah Rayner draws on her own experience of living with an anxiety disorder and shares the life-changing coping techniques that have helped her manage her anxiety and panic at home, at work and in all areas of life. Packed with bite-size tips, this must-have handbook has already helped thousands of anxiety sufferers across the world. Sarah takes you by the hand as a friend and explains what causes worry and panic to become such a problem for many of us, including: The seven elements that commonly contribute to anxiety, from negative thinking to fear of the future. How our bodies physically respond to stress and worry, and how to calm yourself down during a panic attack. Tips on how to be kind to yourself when you&’re having a difficult time, and how to be your own best friend in times of stress. If you suffer from panic attacks and anxiety, or simply want to spend less time worrying, Making Friends with Anxiety will be your friend in times of need, helping you to feel calmer and happier every day. Read what everyone is saying about Making Friends with Anxiety: &‘Perfect little book that helped me understand what my anxiety entails... better than any therapy session!!!!&’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars &‘Loved this book!... Thank you, Sarah, wish you were my friend.&’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars &‘Amazing… This book made me feel that I was not alone in dealing with anxiety… provided many light-bulb moments for me… great advice and techniques.&’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars &‘Fantastic. Wonderful.&’ Amazon reviewer 5 stars &‘Positive, uplifting, realistic and practical. Helped to calm me and give me things to do instantly… Made me feel normal, safe and more in control at a time in my life when it felt like I was slipping under. Written in a supportive and compassionate way, easy to understand and full of 'aha moments' for me.&’ Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Simple, lucid advice on how to accept anxiety.' Matt Haig, Sunday Times bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive &‘Reads like chatting with an old friend; one with wit, wisdom and experience.&’ Laura Lockington, The Brighton & Hove Independent &‘Reassuring, informative and written in a kind, inclusive tone that makes sense of everyday anxiety-provoking situations, I cannot recommend this book highly enough…