Hooked but Not Helpless
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (642 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0962368334 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 191 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Booklist Since the publication of this revised edition of a 1992 title, coauthor Allison has established herself, through seminars and media exposure, as one of the nation's leading stop-smoking gurus. Unlike other inspiration-based programs, however, this one offers practical mental devices to help the smoker get through, first, the withdrawal period and then the ongoing maintenance. There is even some humor: on the idea of advising those who smoke while driving to take public transportation, Allison wryly notes, "Whoever dreamed this up has never waited for a bus." Recommended for all libraries where the first edition is either unavailable or in need of replacement. Ilene Cooper. Here she updates her text with recent s
The best method to stop smoking. PERIOD! Patricia Allison ran a nicotine addiction treatment program in Portland, Oregon for more than 17 years. This program was taught through 22 major medical centers from Seattle to Eugene. All of the employees were ex-smokers who had stopped with this unique method. She helped well over 6,000 smokers break free.In her book, Allison teaches folks a way to stop smoking that tr. "it worked for me!" according to Kato D.. after smoking a pack a day (two packs a day on weekends) for 17 years and quitting and relapsing innumerable times, i finally succeeded using this method. i have been an ex-smoker now for it worked for me! Kato D. after smoking a pack a day (two packs a day on weekends) for 17 years and quitting and relapsing innumerable times, i finally succeeded using this method. i have been an ex-smoker now for 4 1/2 years!!! the arguments here give you the rationale to combat addict thinking and overcome the mental tricks your addiction uses to get you to start smoking again. i bought this bo. 1/2 years!!! the arguments here give you the rationale to combat addict thinking and overcome the mental tricks your addiction uses to get you to start smoking again. i bought this bo. Useful help for nicotine addicts A Customer I think this book is really useful for people who are quitting smoking. It helps you to look at your addiction in a new way (not just willpower). The way that the book is laid out is the author is counseling others and you end up identifying with each of the group. She also talks about "junkie thinking" and "lies that keep us trapped" and how we rationalize our smoking.
Book by Patricia Allison, Jack Yost