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Alcohol can be an item of diet, a medicine, sometimes an element in religious ritual. It is a valued object for the connoisseur, a traded commodity and a symbol of national pride (wine for instance in France, whisky in Scotland). The range of social and medical problems associated with alcohol and the history of related treatment methods (including the temperance movement, prohibition, AA and a range of contemporary approaches) are considered here....
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Perfect for fans of Encanto and Turning Red , this intimate and heartfelt middle grade novel follows two siblings fighting to stay together amidst the ripple effects of addiction and generational trauma.
Siblings Con and Sofie’s mom promised that nothing would ever come between them–but when she disappears without any warning, she becomes the one who’s tearing them apart.
With no one else to rely on, inseparable siblings Con and Sofie must...
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Do you wish you could overcome food cravings?... or do you wonder how you can end chocolate addiction? Are you tempted to find out the tricks that will work for you? Do you feel stagnant, stuck in a rut, and ready for a change?
Are you terrified of ending up old having wasted years of your life unhappy?
If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll never fight the blues and get find happiness.
Is this positive for you?
Conquer...
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Addiction invades every region and demographic in the United States, affecting more than 23 million Americans and putting families though a heartbreaking cycle of recovery and relapse. Many people give up and never find the right treatment that will enable them to break free of their addiction forever.
Offering a radical new approach, clinical psychologist Dr. Morteza Khaleghi argues that the vast majority of drug and alcohol addiction is driven...
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Connie has her whole life ahead of her. She has youth, beauty, and popularity in her hometown of Lapeer, Michigan. Putting her athleticism to use, she embarks on an adventure in the Army. She works hard, but she plays hard as well, and her continuous binge-drinking steers her life through complicated twists and turns. She can stop and function when she needs to, but will it be enough to keep her life on track? In this book, follow Connie through her...
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Game Over: Escaping Gaming Addiction Still chained to the fleeting rush of achievement blips catapulting thee up leaderboards yet never lasting? Feel existence flatlining between binges, clock watching till next gaming fix? Enough. An entire world awaits beyond plasma prison bars where true adventure reputation builds organically by exploring passions dormant since innocence died. Where vital comrades gather around solely to celebrate who you become...
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Embark on a transformative journey with 'Breaking Chains: Escaping the Prison of Dependence.' This compelling exploration delves into the complexities of breaking free from the bonds that hold us captive, be it emotional ties, habits, or dependencies that hinder personal growth.Through insightful narratives and empowering strategies, this book serves as a guide for those seeking liberation from the chains of dependence. Discover the path to autonomy,...
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Par Gamblers anonymes
Méditations pour les personnes aux prises avec le jeu compulsif. Cet ouvrage vous aidera à méditer et à entreprendre chaque journée dans un état de paix intérieure. Pour chaque jour, il vous est proposé trois formes de recueillement, à travers les thèmes suivants :
la réflexion du jour
aujourd'hui je prie
aujourd'hui je me souviendrai
De plus, une question vous est posée afin de vous aider à poursuivre votre cheminement...
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"Winner of the 2013 Sharon Stephens First Book Prize, American Ethnological Society" "Honorable Mention for the 2013 Gregory Bateson Prize, The Society for Cultural Anthropology" "The Atlantic Editors' "The Best Book I Read This Year" for 2013, chosen by senior editor Alexis C. Madrigal" Natasha Dow Schüll is associate professor in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
An anthropologist looks...
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A riveting memoir, Bipolar Rising, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears ideal. How...
12) Family meal
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Cam is living in Los Angeles and falling apart after the love of his life has died. Kai's ghost won't leave Cam alone; his spectral visits wild, tender, and unexpected. When Cam returns to his hometown of Houston, he crashes back into the orbit of his former best friend, TJ, and TJ's family bakery. TJ's not sure how to navigate this changed Cam, impenetrably cool and self-destructing, or their charged estrangement. Can they find a way past all that...
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Brandon Novak, an actor known for the films Jackass and Viva La Bam, among others, was a teenage skateboarder, but his lust for heroin led to a junkie's destiny on the streets of Baltimore.
Arrests, rehabs, and drug-tortured love triangles consumed Novak's life, until his childhood friend and Jackass alumnus Bam Margera guided him to MTV fame. But Novak's stardom led him down a self-destructive path that forced him to sculpt his future.
This suspenseful...
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In life, there are choices. There is therapy, and there are other drugs.
Therapy and Other Drugs provides a first-hand look at mental health, substance abuse, and healing...from the therapist's perspective. Readers will experience the raw emotions of working in the field of addiction, from relapse and overdose, to sobriety and survival.
Author Christina Brown explores the intersection between familial and professional experiences with mental health...
15) Fall In
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Fall In has multiple meanings. In the military, it means to assemble in formation or muster to be accounted for. In this case, it also meant falling into the grips of gambling addiction. This title symbolizes the devastation this addiction can cause but also the return to living recovery can bring. Fall In is also the title for the podcast, Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans.
"Dave bravely...
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Deciding your life is worth living after losing almost everything can be the greatest challenge in a person's life. This is the story of someone making that decision. How does life go off the rails for people who devote their lives to the work of God and helping other people meet the challenges of their lives? It is easier than most people imagine.
How do people rebuild their lives? Answering this question is difficult. Many people do, however, and...
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In "Breaking the Chains: Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health," author Desmond Gahan delves deep into the complex and often misunderstood world of substance use disorders and their intricate relationship with mental health. This enlightening and compassionate book provides a comprehensive exploration of the challenges, stigma, and recovery pathways faced by individuals trapped in the cycle of addiction and mental health struggles.Drawing...
18) Maid for it
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When her mother is injured in a car accident, twelve-year-old Franny tries to keep their fragile world intact by taking over her mom's cleaning jobs.
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Become the person others emulate.
In his early thirties, Jefferson Rogers was broke, addicted, and on the verge of losing everything he had built. Things had to change. He had to change.
In “All In”, Jefferson reveals how he flipped the switch on his addictive tendencies and channeled them toward a life of progress, positivity, and peace of mind. With a roadmap based on the methodology and commitments from his own journey, Jefferson shows you...
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"Winner of the 2012 Edward Sapir Book Prize, Society for Linguistic Anthropology" E. Summerson Carr is assistant professor at the School of Social Service Administration and an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Anthropology and at the Center for Gender Studies at the University of Chicago.
Gaming the language of addiction treatment
Scripting Addiction takes readers into the highly ritualized world of mainstream American addiction treatment....
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