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Dr. Woititz, in her first, breakthrough book addresses the spouses of alcoholics who feel overwhelmed and desperate in their marriages. Her focus is to show that the boundaries of isolationism and depression that living with an alcoholic brings does not necessarily mean one cannot eventually find piece of mind - whether or not the alcoholic continues drinking. Marriage on the Rocks can show you the coping skills you deserve to have when alcoholism impacts your life.

Embark on a journey of healing, resilience, and rediscovery with Quit Drinking Hypnosis, a transformative tool designed to gently guide you towards a sober, healthier life. Through deep sleep hypnosis and empowering daily affirmations, this audiobook offers a safe haven for your mind to reset, heal, and fortify against the cravings that once held you captive.

Faith Smith has always had a problem with alcohol. At first, she didn’t believe it was an issue, but slowly, her life begins to unravel. Her job as a teacher hangs in the balance, her marriage begins to crumble, and she realizes that she’s putting her addiction before even her own children. Faith knows she has to do something to regain control of her life. But her demons won’t abandon her so easily.

"A Vision for You," a transformative collection of 365 daily meditations and inspiring thoughts crafted to cultivate mindfulness and infuse every day with joy. Each minute invites you on a profound journey, beginning and ending with thoughtful quotes that guide you toward inner peace and a renewed appreciation for life. This book is perfect for those seeking comfort, embarking on self-discovery, or navigating the path to recovery. It's a beacon of hope and inspiration.

From New York Times bestselling author of Symptoms of Withdrawal and Moments of Clarity Christopher Kennedy Lawford comes a book that will save lives. For most of his early life, Christopher Kennedy Lawford battled life-threatening drug and alcohol addictions. Now in recovery for more than 25 years, he works to effect change and raise global awareness of addiction in nonprofit, private, and government circles, serving as the goodwill ambassador for drug dependence treatment and care for the United Nations.

An inspiring true-story of a once-homeless teenage drug addict, who was able to achieve sobriety and ultimately become a self-made millionaire by the age of 30, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who has given up hope for themselves, or for a loved one who is self-destructing through substance abuse.

On her journey to near stardom in the music business, Monica Madrid wound up a broke, demoralized alcoholic. Through the twists and turns of a colorful life, she rubbed elbows with Prince, Rick James, and other artists and was in a musical battle with Tupac Shakur. She came close to fulfilling her childhood dream, but once it was stripped from her grasp, her path led to money, prestige - and broken relationships. Monica's story is one of loss, love, and redemption.

For twenty years, Joshua Deen built his life around alcohol. As a Los Angeles musician and self-described professional drinker, the party never really stopped until the consequences caught up. Strained relationships. Empty mornings. A life quietly revolving around the next drink. Last Call, Stupid is a painfully funny, uncomfortably honest memoir about alcohol addiction, denial, and what it actually takes to quit drinking — without rehab, without a 12-step program, and without calling yourself powerless.

Drug Addiction: Breaking the Chains of Addiction for Improved Health, Relationships, and Overall Happiness provides useful information to help people understand the cost of addiction, and it outlines a proven plan to help people overcome drug addiction. Drug Addiction: Breaking the Chains of Addiction for Improved Health, Relationships, and Overall Happiness has the potential to help you or a loved one who is afflicted by any addiction, not just drug addiction.

Engage with effective healing meditation practices. Karen Casey offers invaluable wisdom, encouraging women in recovery to learn the art of compassion, acceptance, creativity and more. Spiritual meditation exercises are peppered throughout the book, allowing you to heal with each coming day.

The focus of this audiobook is on the similarities between the 12 steps and cognitive behavioral therapy. In a clear, step-by-step fashion, the two processes are discussed and evaluated. What are often seen as opposing approaches are, upon close examination, found to have great similarities that bring them much closer and more in line than previously considered.

Drawing on his years of experience as a Crown Prosecutor in Treaty 6 territory, Harold Johnson challenges listeners to change the story we tell ourselves about the drink that goes by many names—booze, hooch, spirits, sauce, and the evocative “firewater.” Confronting the harmful stereotype of the “lazy, drunken Indian,” and rejecting medical, social, and psychological explanations of the roots of alcoholism, Johnson cries out for solutions, not diagnoses, and shows how alcohol continues to kill so many.

We drink it, celebrate with it, and barely question it—but what is alcohol really doing to us? This program is read by the author. Drinking alcohol can be fun; its chemical effects on our brain are fundamentally pleasurable, and it can have social benefits. Alcohol may also help us forget the...

A very insightful look at each of the 12 steps by a very spiritual guy with long term sobriety in early AA. John shares his own experience taking the 12 Steps and insights learned while taking hundreds of other alcoholics through them. This is a very good AA talk, an enjoyable presentation of 12-step wisdom with some humorous parts.

Humble Pie is about my long-term sobriety. It’s also about middle age and food and menopause and marriage and parenting. All of these things trampled right on through my recovery, and then they helped transform it. And my recovery is everything. It is the music in my life; my soundtrack that keeps me marching forward, no matter the chaos around me. It’s what wakes me up, and it’s what lays me down. But at that diner with my slice of lemon pie, I could no longer hear the music. The pie was so good. But I devoured it in seconds.

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."

As an employee of three different yarn stores, a teacher of countless knitting classes, and a volunteer with at-risk youth, Lee has had the opportunity to gather diverse stories. The stories she shares about herself and fellow knitters from around the world illustrate how each stitch and purl can comfort and calm, heal and renew. This book includes stories of women, men, and teens who have experienced profound change and enlightenment through knitting and crochet.

Embark on a transformative journey with this groundbreaking audiobook in the acclaimed Affirmation Core series. Specifically crafted for those navigating alcohol recovery, experience daily affirmations that provide encouragement, strength, and resilience.

Ernest Kurtz talks about various topics of Alcoholics Anonymous by referring to letters written by AA Co-Founder Bill W.

Are you tired of hangovers? Do you wish you could think more clearly during the day or feel less anxious at night? Are you curious about that #soberlife? Many of us want to cut back on our drinking—or even stop altogether. But in a culture that glamorizes the cocktail hour, "white wine playdates," and boozy brunches, you might wonder, What would I do instead? If you're ready for a change, this go-to guide has the answer.