Nonfiction Addiction

To be addicted means to devote or surrender oneself to something habitually or obsessively. It could be gambling, taking a substance, pornography, or anything that makes a person become obsessive and find it very difficult to leave, or anything that becomes indispensable. Addiction is the state or quality of being addicted, a compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance, such as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol, characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on what you need to know if you love an alcoholic, and help you to assess how serious a drinking problem is. Many health professionals now consider alcoholism to be the largest single medical problem in the US. There may be few outward signs during the early stages of alcoholism. The person may be able to function fairly normally. Some personality changes may be apparent, for example, increasing conflict with family members, and an inability to handle stress.

Technology is more and more present in our lives, which is a clear advance but also a danger, especially among the youngest people since they can fall into what is called cyber addiction. This has become a reality today. This health problem did not exist a decade ago and is taking on new victims and more and more young people every day. While some countries are beginning to take steps to prevent it, others they have not yet realized the gravity of the situation.

This is a guide for overcoming alcohol addiction, drug addiction, gambling addiction, gaming addiction, and shopping dddiction. 

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed in 2008, and requires covered employers provide health plans to cover mental health services and substance abuse on the same basis as physical conditions. 

Learn about the cure and recovery of drug addiction.

How you can overcome it.

This book is about addictions of all kinds. Addictions to smartphones, sex, games, social media, gambling, money, but most of all to alcohol and drugs. The words "addict" and "addiction" are loaded with baggage. Addicts are considered to be sub-human, if not alien. This book aims to reclaim their dignity. It aims to rescue the word "addiction" from its kidnappers and restore its humanity. It offers personal accounts from inspirational people who have found themselves in the grips of such addictions, and their amazing stories of survival.

Have you found yourself taking drugs more than at just social functions? Has your daily life been impacted by your drug use? Taking drugs is a problem. Many people have turned to them over years for one reason or another. However, taking drugs has serious consequences for you, your health and your quality of life. There will always be stress factors in the workplace or home. There will always be deadlines to meet and telephone calls to make. There will always be someone who will nag you for one thing or another.

In 1996, Scott was nineteen and lost in adulthood with an endless job and no future ambitions. Teenage Degenerate is his story about drug addiction, music and growing up. Over the course of ten months, he quickly descends into the dark and dangerous world of crystal methamphetamine. Scott experiments with crystal meth in a dark, deserted parking lot in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado and soon after his crew of misfits will do almost anything for their next high.

Americans spend $13 billion a year on pornography, the regular viewing of which is linked to higher acceptance of violence against women and adversarial sexual beliefs. Therapists and pastors are not always adequately equipped to address the unique demands of competent care for those struggling with sexually addictive behaviors. Reclaiming Sexual Wholeness, edited by Todd Bowman, presents cutting-edge research from a diverse group of experts in a single, comprehensive resource intended for therapists, clergy, and others in helping professions.

Author Michael Pollan digs through decades of research and plays human guinea pig to illustrate the potential of psychedelics to alter the mind. Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.

This audiobook makes a foray into cognitive behavioral therapy and enlightens us on how CBT is helping alleviate various mental health conditions. 

Can’t get over your ex? We’ve all been there. Throwing your ex’s new girlfriend over a banister when you are drunk. Sleeping with randoms just so you don’t have to be alone. Crying incessantly in public. Can’t eat. Can’t sleep. Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah. Now, get the f--k over it! In Sarah Melland’s debut self-help satire, she rips off a 12-step program and caters it to a breakup, all while sharing her personal catastrophic stories of how she tried to get her ex back multiple times and failed miserably.

Smoking is a common problem. Many people have turned to it over years for one reason or another. However, smoking has serious consequences for you, your health, and your quality of life. On top of that, society as a whole has begun to turn against smoking and many cities and states have banned smoking in the workplace and/or public places such as restaurants. Quitting smoking has become a necessary achievement if you want to live a healthy and full life in our society.

In the book How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan traces the eventful history of psychedelics, from Hofmann’s first encounter with LSD to the first surge of research into the field to the widespread abuse and misuse followed by a federal government ban and the recent resurrection of psychedelic research. This book contains a comprehensive, well-detailed summary and key takeaways of the original book by Michael Pollan. It summarizes the book in detail to help people effectively understand, articulate, and imbibe the original work by Pollan.

Do you for a drink all the time? Do you find yourself hung-over more often than not? Have you tried to stop drinking alcohol before but have not been successful? Then this book is for you. Heavy drinking is a common problem. In fact, drinking is a fairly normal activity for many people. On the other hand, if you find yourself unable to control yourself drinking after you feel any emotion, this is a problem. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be fixed. All it takes is a desire to stop drinking, learning about drinking and what causes it, understanding that you are the only one responsible for your drinking regardless of external influences, and an open mind to the ways to cease your drinking.

Is anxiety stopping you or someone you know from fully enjoying life? Would you like to know exactly how you can manage and overcome the condition naturally and safely in order to regain full-control of your life and enjoy more happiness? If so, this audiobook will provide you with the answers you've been looking for! Anxiety can be a truly debilitating condition, but by making some simple adjustments in your life, it can be managed and eventually overcome. In this audiobook, we'll dive into exactly how you can start moving towards resolving your anxiety today.

Inside, you'll discover three controversial discussions: "Religion Is a Dangerous Addiction", "Is Religion a Genetic Flaw?", and "Coming Out of the Atheist Closet".