The Addiction Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Quitting Alcohol and Drugs (New Harbinger Workbooks)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (552 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572240431 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Two Stars A load of B.S.. "Love it! I use it in my practice all the time" according to Sarah MJM. The steps are often redundant and drawn out, but I love the overall concepts it teaches to my clients. They have all told me that it's helped them think out their choices ahead of time so they end up making better choices in a "high-risk" situation. It even allows for the client to state what they expect to be receiving from the counselor - what they want treatment to look like.. "Turning away from alcohol and/or drugs" according to Sylvia Mudenda Whaley. The workbook allows one to view his/her compulsion to drink and/or use drugs from multiple perspectives, to better realize the consequences and to make a reasoned choice about whether or not to embrace sobriety. It then gently guides one into early recovery, giving tips and support for making important changes in life so as not to return to alcohol and/or drugs. Fanning writes in short, clear sentences so that the book is very easy to understand, and shows great compassion for those who are burdened by the terrible compulsion that is addiction.
Simple, concise exercises and tips help you gather support, deal with detoxification, improve nutrition, and build a personalized exercise program. You will discover how to relax without chemicals and cope with feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger.The book's final chapters cover conducting a personal moral inventory and making lifestyle changes to foster long-term relapse prevention.Direct and easy to understand, for those who want to do something about their use or misuse of alcohol and other drugs.. It shows you how you can determine if you have a problem and helps you cut through denial or ambivalence to reach a clear decision to quit. If you're thinking about quitting alcohol or drugs, this comprehensive workbook can help you get on track and reach your goals.The Addiction Workbook starts you on your journey by explaining the facts