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Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for Americans under fifty. Even as opiate addiction skyrockets, more people than ever before are hooked on alcohol, sedatives, cigarettes, and even screens. The face and prevalence of addiction has changed and evolved, but our solutions to...

Do you think of alcoholism as a mental illness or a choice? My name is Vanessa and I am an alcoholic. This is my story about how alcoholism affected my life and the truth about how I was treated during my deepest moments of despair. This is not just a happily-ever-after story, although the end result is recovery. It’s a truthful account of the decade I lost through drinking, the ridiculous situations I got myself into, and the judgement I received from all and how it still affects my life now, years into sobriety.

A sober hedonist's guide to living a decadent, wild, and soulful life--alcohol-free. In a culture where sipping "rosé all day" is seen as the epitome of relaxation, "grabbing a drink" the only way to network; and meeting at a bar the quintessential "first date," many of us are left wondering if...

This is the most succinct and practical guide yet for those who want to incorporate meditation into their recovery work. Here he examines the traditional Twelve Step view of meditation before telling us about his own journey of discovery.

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-step programs across the world have helped millions of people recover from addictions, in large part because of Doctor Silkworth. This study guide focuses on "The Doctor's Opinion". Doctor Silkworth was the first in his field to look at alcoholism and drug addiction in a disease model that he called "an allergy of the body, and an obsession of the mind."

While the mind is a powerful thing, it can easily fall victim to addiction. When you use a drug often enough, the body builds strong neurological and chemical dependencies. These dependencies can lead to your life being controlled by your addiction. Once your body feels it needs the drug to survive, it can be almost impossible to resist. It’s time to free yourself from drug addiction, with a little help from hypnosis.

Sacred Grief offers an intriguing exploration of the far-reaching ripple effect of our present-day opinions about surviving grief's emotional roller-coaster and the unnecessary suffering our judgments unconsciously promote. You’ll find comfort in discovering that there's another dimension to this universal experience - a dimension that fosters trust, kindness and compassion, peacefully heals, and steadfastly moves you towards your soul's deepest desires and dreams.

The Little Red Book: The Original 1946 Edition is a classic guide designed to help individuals working through the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Originally compiled by Ed Webster and Barry Collins, this book offers a clear, practical interpretation of the AA program, making it especially useful for newcomers seeking structured spiritual growth and sobriety.

Lo has intentado en otras ocasiones, pero no estabas absolutamente convencido. Quizá llegaste a abandonar el hábito por un tiempo, pero has sufrido una recaída. Es posible que tus esfuerzos por dejar el tabaco hayan fracasado. Te presentamos una terapia completa, el método de Allen Carr, para descubrir cómo el abandono de hábitos nocivos y la reeducación de tus gustos mejora tu calidad de vida en todos los sentidos. Sin riesgo de caer nuevamente en la dependencia del tabaco.

Beginning innocently enough in his 20s, Neal Pollack discovers that pot makes everything - food, music, sex - better. Getting married, having a kid, and enjoying professional success didn't tamp down Pollack's addiction. As cannabis grew stronger and more widely available, Pollack's dependence was shadowed by the expansion and acceptance of the marijuana Big Business. Sober after joining a 12-step program, Neal outed himself publicly as a marijuana addict in a 2018 New York Times op-ed piece.

As the heart-wrenching personal stories in this book reveal, family members do not cause their loved one's addiction. Nor can they control or cure addiction. What family members can do is find support, set boundaries, detach with love, and eventually discover how to enjoy life whether their loved one finds recovery or not. Addict in the Family is a book about sorrow, deception, and pain. More importantly, it is a book of comfort, hope, and understanding for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction.

Holly Anne Ellison is a recovered gambling addict. After spending decades wasting both time and money as an addicted slots player, she is sharing the knowledge that enabled her to identify why her previous recovery attempts failed and the concept she discovered that finally was the game changer in her own recovery. In her short book Fear of Gambling Addiction Recovery, she will introduce you to concepts and ideas that may provide you with the understanding and motivation to make the conscious decision to get a grip on your gambling habit once and for all.

The first-ever book on how to quit vaping will help you stop for good. Vaping has become an urgent public health crisis. Almost 15 million Americans not only are consuming concentrations of nicotine more potent and addictive than traditional cigarettes, but they also are inhaling deadly...

Are you feeling exasperated and helpless about your family member's addiction? Are you at your wit's end, having tried everything you can think of to make them stop? Whether the addict in your life is your spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, or colleague, the key to changing this reality for yourself lies in shifting your focus from your loved one's addiction to your own self-care. This book presents a dramatically fresh approach to help you get off the roller-coaster chaos of addiction, maintain your own sanity and serenity, and live your best life.

Reclaim your time and live more intentionally with the Disconnect to Reconnect Bundle, featuring two insightful audiobooks designed to help you break free from digital distractions and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you're struggling with smartphone addiction or seeking balance in a tech-driven world, this bundle offers practical strategies to unplug and embrace life beyond the screen.

Alcoholic to Alchemist program combines ancient wisdom, thought-provoking philosophy, and practical psychology in a way that educates, inspires, encourages, enlightens, empowers, and evokes an incredible shift in thinking. If you are struggling with alcohol and seek answers, then come and join the ever-growing number of people who have transformed their lives.

Many people are becoming more and more ensnared in the web of porn addiction in today's hyperconnected and hyperstimulated world. "Quit Porn Addiction For Good" by Dr. David Cohen provides a thorough and caring method for breaking free if you or someone you love is caught in this web. This book is a comprehensive guide that tackles the underlying causes, environmental triggers, and psychological effects of addiction rather than only offering a list of tactics.

Gambling addiction is a silent struggle—one that destroys relationships, drains finances, and leaves behind a trail of emotional wreckage. Despite increasing awareness, compulsive gambling remains widely misunderstood, often disguised as "bad luck" or "lack of willpower." But what if the problem isn't just the behavior but the psychology behind it?

Stop Vaping in One Hour is a bold, clear-cut method for one of today’s fastest-growing addictions: vaping. Structured as a one-hour mental and emotional intervention, this book empowers readers by shifting perception, reframing beliefs, and breaking the psychological hold that nicotine and...

Are you tired of the grip gambling addiction has on your life? Take the first step toward breaking free and regaining control with this empowering book. Uncover the secrets to overcoming addiction, rebuilding your life, and embracing a brighter future.