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At last, a book that reveals why alcoholics think, feel and behave the way they do. This book looks into the heart and mind of the alcoholic; it explains their thought processes, how they feel and why they behave so self-destructively. Written by an addictions therapist and recovered alcoholic, it answers the question that every alcoholic and their loved ones have always asked, "Why do I/they drink this way?"

An inclusive, research-based guide to working the 12 steps: a trauma-informed approach for clinicians, sponsors, and those in recovery. Step 1: You admit that you're powerless over your addiction. Now what? 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) have helped...

This sleep learning program was designed to assist the listener in enhancing self-thoughts related to reversing alcohol cravings, healthy emotional expression, reclaiming the authentic self, and creating healthy substitutes for entertainment and fun. Just like the food we eat creates our bodies over time, our thoughts shape who we are and, ultimately, what types of situations we manifest in our lives.

Are you tired of the internal battle to stop gambling? Have you had enough of always letting yourself down? Are you over the financial stress? If so, Holly Anne Ellison’s Gambling Addiction Monster will provide the solutions you’ve been looking for to finally overcome your compulsive gambling and begin your own recovery journey so you can start enjoying your life again.

This new edition of Perfect Daughters, a pivotal book in the ACoA movement, identifies what differentiates the adult daughters of alcoholics from other women. When this groundbreaking book first appeared over 10 years ago, Dr. Ackerman identified behavior patterns shared by daughters of alcoholics. Adult daughters of alcoholics - "perfect daughters" - operate from a base of harsh and limiting views of themselves and the world.

What if you could lose weight without dieting — and quit smoking without suffering — just by closing your eyes? This isn’t a book, It’s a revolution. A complete mind-body reset, created exclusively for women who are tired of struggling — and finally ready to win.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg loved his job, his wife, and his two young sons. But he also loved to drink. Drunkard is an unflinchingly honest account of one man's descent into alcoholism and his ambivalent struggle to embrace sobriety. Sentenced to an outpatient rehab program, Steinberg discovers that twenty-eight days of therapy cannot reverse the toll taken by decades of hard drinking.

This "Stop Smoking" program was designed to assist the listener in gaining a positive association with fresh air and healthy habits and a negative association with smoking. It was also designed to assist the listener in gaining self-beliefs related to self-care, and channeling emotions into healthier activities.

A counselor at one of the most innovative and renowned drug and alcohol treatment centers in the world introduces an empowering approach to addiction recovery that addresses the whole self—mind, body, and spirit This “useful and practical perspective on what you can do to recover from...

Is pornography ruining your life? Are you struggling to get your impulse for sex and porn under control? Do you feel powerless, like a slave to your own needs, instead of the master of your mind and life? Addiction to sex and pornography is one of the greatest evils of our time, yet nobody is talking about it.

How to Quit Vaping and Actually Stick to It This Time isn’t another lecture. It’s the audiobook you pick up after you’ve already tried… and it didn’t stick. If you’ve ever said “I’ll quit soon” and then found yourself buying another vape three days later, you’re not the problem. The approach was. This audiobook strips things back. No scare tactics. No recycled advice. No pretending it’s easy. Just a clear, honest breakdown of what’s actually going on—and what to do about it.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The bestselling author of High Achiever chronicles life after addiction—the raw, the dark, and the hilarious—from setting out with nothing but a backpack to discovering her marriage was built on a shakier foundation than she’d ever imagined to staying sober...

While the Christian community loves stories of salvation, it struggles with stories of sanctification—the often-messy journey of becoming like Jesus. As a result, many Christians who stumble are mired in shame, especially when it comes to one of society's biggest post-Covid obsessions: alcohol. But there is hope for those willing to rethink their drinking.

Your conscious decision to quit is only five percent of the equation. The other 95 percent—subconscious beliefs, dysregulated nervous system, unprocessed emotions you've been medicating for years—stays untouched.

Imagine drifting into a deep, restorative sleep, leaving behind the cravings and dependencies that have held you captive. This remarkable audiobook is expertly designed to guide you into a state of profound relaxation, helping you rewire your mind and break the cycle of addiction. Through powerful hypnosis and transformative meditations, you'll rediscover the strength within to overcome cravings and embrace a life of clarity.

Whether you struggle with overeating, alcohol, drugs, or smoking, you're all too familiar with the cravings that propel your habit. Cravings - that intense desire for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfaction - are the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing what to do with those urges can make the difference between managing your addiction and giving in to it. Cravings and Addictions presents practical strategies based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you cope with the cravings at the core of your addiction.

Dying for a Drink is a true story of the chaos and hurt caused by an alcoholic. The author, telling her own story, writes of time spent in multiple rehabs, both in the United Kingdom and Sydney, Australia. She writes in the hope that her story will encourage other alcoholics and addicts (which can be anybody addicted to anything) - that they will see in their own stories the similarities rather than the differences.

Bestselling author Leslie Glass and her daughter, award-winning documentarian Lindsey Glass, offer a brand-new kind of interactive self-help book that combines actionable information, compelling storytelling, and writing prompts that are guaranteed to bring awareness, understanding, and compassion to mothers and daughters everywhere.

In this honest discussion of mental health, the founder of Therapy for Women explores our reasons for drinking alcohol—and the benefits of taking a break. When “retired party girl” and popular therapist Amanda White admitted she was an alcoholic, it wasn’t because she’d done something...

The author visited the archives of the headquarters of A.A. in New York, and discovered new communications between Carl Jung and Bill Wilson. For the first time this correspondence shows Jung's respect for A.A. and in turn, its influence on him. In particular, this research shows how Bill Wilson was encouraged by Jung's writings to promote the spiritual aspect of recovery as opposed to the conventional medical model which has failed so abysmally.