Addiction and Recovery for Dummies
Evaluate medications and treatment programs\ Break free from addictive substances or behaviors and get a fresh start\ Think you have an addiction? This compassionate guide helps you identify the problem and work towards a healthy, realistic approach to recovery, explaining the latest clinical and self-help treatments for both adults and teens. This book also offers tips on reducing cravings, handling your relationships, and staying well for the long run.\ Discover how to\ * Identify the...
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Evaluate medications and treatment programs Break free from addictive substances or behaviors and get a fresh start Think you have an addiction? This compassionate guide helps you identify the problem and work towards a healthy, realistic approach to recovery, explaining the latest clinical and self-help treatments for both adults and teens. This book also offers tips on reducing cravings, handling your relationships, and staying well for the long run. Discover how to * Identify the reasons for addiction * Choose the best treatment plan * Handle slips and relapses * Detect addictions in a loved one * Find help and support
Foreword. Introduction. Part I: The Hole in the Heart: Detecting Addiction. Chapter 1: Addiction: What Is It? Chapter 2: Substance Use, Substance Abuse, and Addiction. Chapter 3: Behavioral Addictions: Addictions Without Substances. Chapter 4: Dancing with the Tiger: The Risks of Experimenting. Part II: Taking Those First Steps. Chapter 5: Recognizing Addiction in Yourself and Others. Chapter 6: Assessing Your Readiness: Do You Need Help Now? Chapter 7: Quitting: Easy to Say, Hard to Do. Part III: Examining Treatment Approaches. Chapter 8: Treatment Choices. Chapter 9: Reviewing Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Options. Chapter 10: Treating Physical Dependence. Chapter 11: Twelve-Step Programs. Chapter 12: Joining Self-Help and Support Groups. Chapter 13: Alternative Treatments. Chapter 14: Teen Treatment. Part IV: Life in Recovery. Chapter 15: Overcoming Barriers to Recovery. Chapter 16: Handling Slips and Relapse. Chapter 17: Handling Work and Family During Recovery. Chapter 18: For Families and Friends: Ways to Make a Difference. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One. Chapter 20: More Than Ten Self-Help Resources. Index.
