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Where do we find truth? It is true the sun comes up everyday in every country on earth. The law of gravity is true, each time I throw a rock high in the sky it will return. As adolescents we would find the largest boulder we could dislodge then roll it up to the edge of a steep ravine to let it roll downhill taking everything in it’s path out, so for every force there is an opposite and equal force, that is true. Ten out of ten people on earth will eventually die.

This book chronicles the author’s struggles with addiction and denial and the impact on their life and relationships. Through candid storytelling and reflection, they share the highs and lows of their recovery journey, offering valuable advice on overcoming addiction based on their complicated experience and journey through it. Find the acceptance, courage, and strength to discover your path to triumph over your battle with addiction by taking inspiration from R.J. Boots’ story.

The Complete ACOA Sourcebook is a compilation of three of Dr. Woititz's classic books, addressing head-on the symptoms of The Adult Children of Alcoholics syndrome and providing strategies for living a normal life as an adult. Listeners will find help for themselves: at home, in intimate relationships, and on the job. They will discover the reasons for the way they think, believe, and feel about themselves; ACOAs often feel isolated, have difficulty in relationships, in the workplace, and in feeling good about themselves.

This is the original study guide to the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous. Filled with practical information for those first days of sober living, this little book offers newcomers advice about the program, how long it takes, and what to look for in a sponsor; provides in-depth discussions of each of the Twelve Steps and related character defects; poses common questions about AA and helping others, identifying where to find answers in the Big Book; and, features non-sexist language.

When you’re intimidated or overwhelmed, it’s easy to turn to alcohol to feel more relaxed and outgoing. But what if you want to cut back or cut out alcohol from your life? What do you do on dates? How do you soothe worries and hang-ups? And how the heck do you get up the nerve to be naked with someone new?

Trying to escape the vicious cycle of alcohol? You are trapped in an illusion of alcohol. You want to get out of it right now and turn your life in the right direction. If so, look no further because this audiobook is the solution to all your problems. The author is a Certified Alcohol Coach who has helped thousands of people to come out of their addictions. The five steps mentioned in this audiobook are not some cheap hacks but rather a complete guide. They are tested and proven.

Healing the Addicted Brain is a breakthrough work that focuses on treating drug and alcohol addiction as a biological disease - based on the Recovery Science program that has helped thousands of patients defeat their addictions. It combines the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientific research into brain functions, providing tools and strategies designed to overcome the biological factors that cause addictive behavior along with proven treatments and medications.

In Sober On A Drunk Planet: Stoic Sobriety, you'll discover practical tools and daily meditations designed to help you build resilience, cultivate emotional sobriety, and navigate life's challenges through the power of Stoicism.

If you are a 30-something to 40-something woman read this. That next drink represents a great big Full Stop on the rest of your day, evening, life, and dreams. The longing for a drink may not disappear, but you can reeducate yourself to want something better, something more from your life than just a bad head, de-energised body, and self-loathing. Will yourself to fulfill your aspirations and put your fickle ego out to dry. Become the bright shining version of yourself you want to be and are. Wake up every day with a sense of accomplishment and purpose instead of a hangover!

This Side of Alcohol is borne out of the cathartic journaling I did during the first two years following my break-up with alcohol. It tells the story of what I did to get and stay sober, allowing me to transform my shame, guilt, and anger into self-compassion, self-discovery, and forgiveness—of myself and others. From self-loathing isolation to a joyous community of support and rediscovered intimacy with my family.

The road to sobriety is hard, and I don't intend to sugarcoat any part of it for you. In this book, I will take it back to the beginning. My life was that of a hardcore weekend binge drinker, one blackout night after another. I welcome you into my rock-bottom moments, my losing all control, and my putting my life back together, piece by piece.

When Kristi stopped drinking, she started noticing things. Like when you give up a debilitating habit, it leaves a space, one that can’t easily be filled by mocktails or ice cream or sex or crafting. And when you cancel Rosé Season for yourself, you’re left with just summer, and that’s when you notice that the women around you are tanked - that alcohol is the oil in the motors that keeps them purring when they could be making other kinds of noise. In her sharp, incisive debut essay collection, Coulter reveals a portrait of a life in transition.

Beloved former ABC 20/20 anchor Elizabeth Vargas reveals her alcohol addiction and anxiety disorder in a shockingly honest and emotional memoir. From the moment she uttered the brave and honest words, "I am an alcoholic," to interviewer George Stephanopoulos, Elizabeth Vargas began writing her story, as her experiences were still raw. Now, in Between Breaths, Vargas discusses her accounts of growing up with anxiety—which began suddenly at the age of six when her father served in Vietnam.

After two decades of mental, emotional, and physical afflictions, J. T. Wahlberg had had enough, and he was all set to end his 20-year addiction to alcohol. There was just one problem: He “forgot” to research the potential risks of detoxing on his own without any medical supervision. Armed with cans of Campbell’s Chunky soup, plenty of water, and a few tips he had picked up from the movie Trainspotting, he hunkered down in his apartment for what he imagined would be a couple of days of pain followed by a life of sunny sobriety.

Historically there have been few options available for individuals seeking help for treatment-resistant loved ones suffering from substance abuse. Co-author Dr. Robert Meyers spent ten years developing a treatment program that helps concerned significant others both improve the quality of their lives and learn how to make treatment an attractive option for their partners who are substance abusers. Get Your Loved One Sober describes this multi-faceted program that uses supportive, non-confrontational methods to engage substance abusers into treatment.

Alcohol is widely accepted and enjoyed, often the standard for livening up a party or unwinding after a tough day. Being popular doesn’t make alcohol any less addictive than other substances. The side effects of alcohol abuse can be devastating—loss of relationships, mental health decline, poverty. The list goes on. In a world filled with alcohol, how can you hope to put a stop to your dependency and regain control of your life? It’s time to overcome your alcohol addiction, with a little help from hypnosis.

There are lots of worries and questions for the drinker considering quitting alcohol for good. The Alcohol Escape Plan deals with many of the most common questions and concerns for the newly sober, or those planning to quit drinking but don't know how. After giving up drinking himself, Craig has helped over 50,000 people to stop drinking. Working with so many addicts over the years has given him a clear insight into the common worries.

Over the years, I have worked closely with countless women who have become alcohol-free, and I am the lead presenter of the popular podcast The Alcohol Recovery Show. From a mix of personal experience and professional training, I have devised a 9-point plan to help women drinkers. This plan is the basis of this book.

Alcohol kills one person every 10 seconds worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Thankfully, now, for anyone who feels that alcohol has become a problem - and for the 23.5 million Americans living in recovery and looking to be reinspired - this new program introduces a groundbreaking model for sobriety that you can achieve in your own home.

Many people have silently asked themselves why can't I drink like everyone else? Rachel Hart has spent years trying to answer these questions for herself and untangle this mystery. There is a solution - and it doesn't require anyone to wear a label for the rest of their life or admit to being powerless. In fact, the tools outlined inside will reveal just how much power there is within each and every person struggling with this issue.