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For many people in recovery—whether newcomers or veterans with years in the program—the 11th Step (seeking through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God . . .) can prove confusing and elusive. What exactly does it mean to pray and meditate? How does one go about making conscious contact with a Power greater than oneself? What does one do if he or she is not religious?

One. Little. Pill. is not only an engaging chronicle of one woman’s journey through addiction and 12-Step recovery, it’s a beacon of hope for anyone who feels alone with substance use challenges or wants to help a loved one in that situation.

Similar to The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Life with Hope thoroughly explains the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions as they relate to marijuana addicts and those with cannabis use disorder. This is an essential resource for anyone seeking recovery through Marijuana Anonymous (MA).

Paul Williams is an alcoholic. Tracey Jackson is not. But together, these two close friends have written Gratitude and Trust, a book designed to apply the principles of the recovery movement to the countless people who are not addicts but nevertheless need effective help with their difficulties and pain. Williams, the award-winning songwriter, actor, and performer, has embraced a traditional alcoholism recovery plan for more than two decades of sobriety.

Break free from addiction and embrace a life of recovery and healing, even if you've felt trapped for years. Are you struggling with the weight of addiction, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by cravings? Or perhaps you're a loved one, watching someone dear to you battle their addiction, desperately seeking ways to support them? Does the fear of relapse haunt you, making every step forward feel uncertain? You are not alone. Many individuals, just like you, have faced these challenges and found their way to a brighter future.

【これが人生最後の片づけ】の３冊目です。まず最初に本書は、通常の断捨離本のように「物の片付け方」「捨てる手順」を書いたものではないということをお伝えしておきます。

Debut memoir chronicling substance abuse, mental illness, and the path to redemption. All of us wonder when a close friend or someone we know dies by suicide, "What were they thinking?" This is an insider look at a woman who attempted to take her own life and failed. Have you heard of the cat with nine lives? This is the woman with ten.

Cet ensemble de textes parcourt l’année de jour en jour–une page à la fois–une journée à la fois. Chaque jour, une citation extraite des publications des Alcooliques anonymes, est suivie d’une réflexion personnelle d’un membre des AA, ce qui en fait une lecture quotidienne à la fois inspirée et inspirante.

Addiction and Recovery For Dummies gives you the tools you need to identify and face addiction in yourself or a loved one, while working towards a healthy and realistic approach to recovery. This book offers a compassionate, unbiased, and nonjudgmental guide to evaluating and overcoming addiction. You'll learn to identify the range of addiction levels, the various types, and the possible causes of addiction.

Esta colección de lecturas avanza por el año de calendario un día—y una página—a la vez. Cada día aparece una cita favorita de la literatura de A.A. seguida por la reflexión personal de un miembro de A.A., ofreciendo así una lectura diaria inspirada e inspiradora.

Craig Beck es un hombre de familia muy respetado, con dos hijos, un hogar encantador y una exitosa carrera en los medios de comunicación. Es director de varias empresas y en algún momento fue fiduciario de una gran organización benéfica infantil. Craig era un hombre profesional exitoso y funcional a pesar de su hábito de beber "dos botellas de vino por noche". Durante 20 años, luchó contra el consumo problemático de alcohol, negándose todo el tiempo a etiquetarse como alcohólico porque no creía que encajara en la imagen estereotipada que la palabra transmitía.

Craig Beck est un homme de famille respecté, père de deux enfants, vivant dans une belle maison et ayant une carrière médiatique réussie. Il est directeur de plusieurs entreprises et a été à un moment donné administrateur d'une grande association caritative pour enfants. Craig était un homme professionnel accompli malgré une habitude de consommer « deux bouteilles de vin par nuit ». Pendant 20 ans, il a lutté contre la consommation excessive d'alcool, refusant à tout moment de se considérer comme un alcoolique parce qu'il ne correspondait pas à l'image stéréotypée que le mot véhiculait.

In this life-changing book, you'll discover the top 12 habits that will transform your life and help you achieve your goals while enhancing your well-being. From mindfulness and meditation to nutrition and exercise, you'll learn the essential habits that will give you the power to live a healthier, happier and more successful life.

Nicotine Anonymous: Fifth Edition was our first effort to describe how we recovered from this powerful addiction and how we maintained our abstinence.

Award-winning author and recovery advocate Jordan P. Barnes reflects on his decade-long journey navigating a life in long-term recovery from all mind and mood-altering substances. Having distanced himself from a hopeless condition of body, mind, and spirit, Barnes spent the better part of the past ten years navigating the traditional twelve steps and fine-tuned what worked best for him in his personal program of recovery.

Some people come to Alcoholics Anonymous feeling terrible about themselves and are told, bewilderingly, that their problem is too much ego and a lack of humility. Bill W., who wrote most of the AA literature, described himself as an egomaniac. He put his own needs and wants ahead of others, was grandiose, felt entitled, and thought he was all-powerful. He called this the alcoholic personality type and designed a program to crush the ego as the foundation of sobriety. It worked for him and millions of other alcoholics like him, and he deserves great credit.

Core beliefs need to be changed to break the chain of addiction. This is a surprising book to give you the fundamental & uncommon tools to fundamentally shift your attention from addiction to a deeply satisfying experience of life.

Alcoholic to Alchemist program combines ancient wisdom, thought-provoking philosophy, and practical psychology in a way that educates, inspires, encourages, enlightens, empowers, and evokes an incredible shift in thinking. If you are struggling with alcohol and seek answers, then come and join the ever-growing number of people who have transformed their lives.

Como mujer, sexóloga y psicóloga decidí empezar este proyecto debido a lo poco que se habla de nosotras en este campo ¿Qué pasa? ¿Qué nosotras no podemos ser Alfa? Pues déjame decirte que somos muchas, las ves en televisión, las ves en el supermercado, en el gym… ¿Y tú no puedes? Una mujer Alfa sabe seducir y cautivar, al tiempo que sabe el valor de su vida por sí sola, sin necesitar a nadie.

What if your addiction isn’t a punishment or a curse? What if your addiction is a precious opportunity, granted to a select few, to achieve the kind of life that most people only dream of? In The Gift of Addiction, 30-year recovery veteran Steven C. presents a case for this novel perspective.