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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

by Gabor Maté MD ...

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal—The definitive book for understanding the roots and behaviours of addiction.Dr. Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction. His radical findings—based on decades of work with patients challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness—has helped reframe ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal—The definitive book for understanding the roots and behaviours of addiction.Dr. Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction. His radical findings—based on decades of work with patients challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness—has helped reframe
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Refuge Recovery

A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction

by Noah Levine ...

Bestselling author and renowned Buddhist teacher Noah Levine adapts the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path into a proven and systematic approach to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—an indispensable alternative to the 12-step program.While many desperately need the help of the 12-step recovery program, the traditional AA model’s focus on an external higher power can alienate ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Bestselling author and renowned Buddhist teacher Noah Levine adapts the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path into a proven and systematic approach to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—an indispensable alternative to the 12-step program.While many desperately need the help of the 12-step recovery program, the traditional AA model’s focus on an external higher power can alienate
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Stripped Down

Unfiltered and Unapologetic

by Bunnie Xo ...

***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

***The INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!***From the trailer parks of Vegas to the mansions of Nashville, Bunnie Xo has lived a lot of lives and seen the darkest sides of humanity. Her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, is cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares
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This Is Your Mind on Plants

by Michael Pollan ...

**The instant New York Times bestseller | A Washington Post Notable Book | One of NPR's Best Books of the Year“Expert storytelling . . . [Pollan] masterfully elevates a series of big questions about drugs, plants and humans that are likely to leave readers thinking in new ways.” —New York Times Book ReviewFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think ... Read more

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**The instant New York Times bestseller | A Washington Post Notable Book | One of NPR's Best Books of the Year“Expert storytelling . . . [Pollan] masterfully elevates a series of big questions about drugs, plants and humans that are likely to leave readers thinking in new ways.” —New York Times Book ReviewFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think
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The Twelve Steps

A Modern Hero's Journey

by Anonymous ...

In this inventive and profound exploration of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, an old-timer of the program reveals the recovery journey for what it truly is: a modern retelling of the classic hero's journey of transformation that frees spiritual energy trapped by addiction, pouring it back into the world, thus healing both the individual and the society.**“ . . . wonderfully sharp and ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

In this inventive and profound exploration of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, an old-timer of the program reveals the recovery journey for what it truly is: a modern retelling of the classic hero's journey of transformation that frees spiritual energy trapped by addiction, pouring it back into the world, thus healing both the individual and the society.**“ . . . wonderfully sharp and
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Ten Thousand Apologies

Fat White Family and the Miracle of Failure: A Sunday Times Bestseller and Rough Trade Book of the Year

by Adelle Stripe, Lias Saoudi ...

From the mountains of Algeria to the squats of South London via sectarian Northern Ireland, Ten Thousand Apologies is the sordid and thrilling story of the country's most notorious cult band, Fat White Family. Loved and loathed in equal measure since their formation in 2011, the relentlessly provocative, stunningly dysfunctional "drug band with a rock problem" have dedicated themselves to constant ... Read more

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From the mountains of Algeria to the squats of South London via sectarian Northern Ireland, Ten Thousand Apologies is the sordid and thrilling story of the country's most notorious cult band, Fat White Family. Loved and loathed in equal measure since their formation in 2011, the relentlessly provocative, stunningly dysfunctional "drug band with a rock problem" have dedicated themselves to constant
... Read more
Junkbox Diaries a day in the life of a heroin addict

by Herbert Stepherson ...

Welcome to Junkbox Diaries.What is a junkbox?A person who is just so all consumed by addiction and drugs that they do not care about what goes into their body. They don't shower, they barely eat, and the only sleep they get is a result from a high dose shot of some "high quality" heroin.Herb Stepherson was born in Jonesboro, Georgia. He is the middle child of three boys. He is thirty-one years old ... Read more

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Welcome to Junkbox Diaries.What is a junkbox?A person who is just so all consumed by addiction and drugs that they do not care about what goes into their body. They don't shower, they barely eat, and the only sleep they get is a result from a high dose shot of some "high quality" heroin.Herb Stepherson was born in Jonesboro, Georgia. He is the middle child of three boys. He is thirty-one years old
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Mastering the Addicted Brain

Building a Sane and Meaningful Life to Stay Clean

by Walter Ling ...

For anyone trying to overcome an addiction, living with someone with an addiction, or helping someone with an addictionAs most drug and alcohol addicts eventually realize, good intentions alone aren’t enough to break destructive habits. However, addiction can be managed once its true nature is understood. This simple yet profound guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of building a ... Read more

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For anyone trying to overcome an addiction, living with someone with an addiction, or helping someone with an addictionAs most drug and alcohol addicts eventually realize, good intentions alone aren’t enough to break destructive habits. However, addiction can be managed once its true nature is understood. This simple yet profound guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of building a
... Read more
Loss Of Innocence

A daughter's addiction. A father's fight to save her.

by Ron Clem, Carren Clem ...

The Clems were a family living the American dream until their fifteen-year-old daughter Carren became addicted to Meth. Within two months of first taking the highly addictive drug, Carren had moved out of the family home, spent her entire savings on Meth and resorted to stealing, dealing and prostitution to pay for her habit.Told from both Carren's perspective and from the perspective of her ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

The Clems were a family living the American dream until their fifteen-year-old daughter Carren became addicted to Meth. Within two months of first taking the highly addictive drug, Carren had moved out of the family home, spent her entire savings on Meth and resorted to stealing, dealing and prostitution to pay for her habit.Told from both Carren's perspective and from the perspective of her
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Sway

by Matthew John Bocchi ...

After his father died on 9/11 in the World Trade Center, nine-year-old Matthew John Bocchi began an obsessive quest to find out exactly how he died. He researched video tapes, pictures, blogs, anything that could potentially answer the question looming in his mind: was his father one of the jumpers? In the first memoir told by a child of 9/11, Matt intimately delves into the psychological and ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

After his father died on 9/11 in the World Trade Center, nine-year-old Matthew John Bocchi began an obsessive quest to find out exactly how he died. He researched video tapes, pictures, blogs, anything that could potentially answer the question looming in his mind: was his father one of the jumpers? In the first memoir told by a child of 9/11, Matt intimately delves into the psychological and
... Read more
Dead Set on Living

Making the Difficult but Beautiful Journey from F#*king Up to Waking Up

by Chris Grosso ...

Chris Grosso invites us to sit in on conversations with beloved luminaries and bestselling authors such as Ram Dass, Lissa Rankin, Noah Levine, Gabor Mate, and Sharon Salzberg to discover why people return to self-defeating behaviors—drugs, alcohol, unhealthy eating, sex, media—and how they can recover, heal, and thrive.In his recovery from drugs and alcohol, Chris Grosso has stumbled, staggered, ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Chris Grosso invites us to sit in on conversations with beloved luminaries and bestselling authors such as Ram Dass, Lissa Rankin, Noah Levine, Gabor Mate, and Sharon Salzberg to discover why people return to self-defeating behaviors—drugs, alcohol, unhealthy eating, sex, media—and how they can recover, heal, and thrive.In his recovery from drugs and alcohol, Chris Grosso has stumbled, staggered,
... Read more
Cake Eater

by Carl Radke ...

For fans of raw celebrity memoirs, Bravo Summer House star Carl Radke gives readers a look into his unfiltered journey of recovery, resilience and transformation.Sober Carl Isn’t Fun—Or Is He?Carl Radke’s path from reality TV’s party-loving star to a life centered around recovery has been anything but straightforward. Famous for his role on Summer House, Carl’s journey in the spotlight has forced ... Read more

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For fans of raw celebrity memoirs, Bravo Summer House star Carl Radke gives readers a look into his unfiltered journey of recovery, resilience and transformation.Sober Carl Isn’t Fun—Or Is He?Carl Radke’s path from reality TV’s party-loving star to a life centered around recovery has been anything but straightforward. Famous for his role on Summer House, Carl’s journey in the spotlight has forced
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No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Husband Goes to Rehab

by Leah Grey ...

Leah Grey was still in her twenties when her life fell apart. She couldn’t decide what was more depressing—the state of her marriage, or the fact that she lived in Jersey City instead of Manhattan.Until meeting her husband, she’d lived the most cliché life. She’d come from a small town in Canada that smelled like fish or manure, depending on the season. She’d fallen in love with the boy down the ... Read more

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Leah Grey was still in her twenties when her life fell apart. She couldn’t decide what was more depressing—the state of her marriage, or the fact that she lived in Jersey City instead of Manhattan.Until meeting her husband, she’d lived the most cliché life. She’d come from a small town in Canada that smelled like fish or manure, depending on the season. She’d fallen in love with the boy down the
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High Achiever

The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life

by Tiffany Jenkins ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis.Tiffany’s story continues in the New York Times bestseller A Clean Mess, available now!**“Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over, Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair JunkieWhen ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis.Tiffany’s story continues in the New York Times bestseller A Clean Mess, available now!**“Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over, Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair JunkieWhen
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Sober Curious

The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol

by Ruby Warrington ...

“Ruby Warrington leads us into a new vision of what our lives can be like without alcohol—one where we can deepen our health, reclaim our power, and improve our effectiveness in all areas of modern life. All while still having fun and enjoying a greater sense of fulfillment.” — Yung Pueblo, The #1 New York Times bestselling author of LighterDo you often find yourself wondering…why am I ordering a ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“Ruby Warrington leads us into a new vision of what our lives can be like without alcohol—one where we can deepen our health, reclaim our power, and improve our effectiveness in all areas of modern life. All while still having fun and enjoying a greater sense of fulfillment.” — Yung Pueblo, The #1 New York Times bestselling author of LighterDo you often find yourself wondering…why am I ordering a
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The Fifth Vital: A Prelude

by Mike Majlak, Riley J. Ford ...

A FREE PRELUDE TO THE FIFTH VITALMike Majlak was a seventeen-year-old from a loving, middle-class family in Milford, Connecticut, when he got caught up in the opioid epidemic that swept the nation. For close to a decade thereafter, his life was a wasteland of darkness and despair. While his peers were graduating from college, buying homes, getting married, having kids, and leading normal lives, ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A FREE PRELUDE TO THE FIFTH VITALMike Majlak was a seventeen-year-old from a loving, middle-class family in Milford, Connecticut, when he got caught up in the opioid epidemic that swept the nation. For close to a decade thereafter, his life was a wasteland of darkness and despair. While his peers were graduating from college, buying homes, getting married, having kids, and leading normal lives,
... Read more
Wake Up, Mummy

The heartbreaking true story of an abused little girl whose mother was too drunk to notice

by Anna Lowe ...

'I squeezed through the narrow gap and out into the hallway and I stood for a moment, unable to decide where to go. Should I make a dash for the kitchen, where my mother would be swigging from a bottle? Or should I run upstairs and try to find somewhere to hide? It was a choice I didn't really need to make, because there was no escape'Anna Lowe grows up on the doorsteps of pubs, waiting for her ... Read more

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'I squeezed through the narrow gap and out into the hallway and I stood for a moment, unable to decide where to go. Should I make a dash for the kitchen, where my mother would be swigging from a bottle? Or should I run upstairs and try to find somewhere to hide? It was a choice I didn't really need to make, because there was no escape'Anna Lowe grows up on the doorsteps of pubs, waiting for her
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Aidez-moi!

Les deux mots les plus importants de ma vie

by Sylvain Marcel ...

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Le comédien Sylvain Marcel a participé à plusieurs succès populaires qui lui ont permis d'impressionner l'auditoire avec son grand registre de jeu. Aussi à l'aise dans les rôles de gentil banlieusard que de dangereux psychopathe, l'artiste a cependant trompé tout le monde.Car pendant 30 ans, alors qu'il a fait rire ou ému le public aux larmes, il a vécu un véritable drame: une dépendance ... Read more

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Le comédien Sylvain Marcel a participé à plusieurs succès populaires qui lui ont permis d'impressionner l'auditoire avec son grand registre de jeu. Aussi à l'aise dans les rôles de gentil banlieusard que de dangereux psychopathe, l'artiste a cependant trompé tout le monde.Car pendant 30 ans, alors qu'il a fait rire ou ému le public aux larmes, il a vécu un véritable drame: une dépendance
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Allen Carr's Finally Free!

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking for Women

by Allen Carr ...

Allen Carrs Easyway is the most successful stop smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers all over the world quit instantly, easily, painlessly and permanently. Finally Free! is a specially adapted, cutting-edge presentation of Allen Carrs Easyway method with accessible new text and design. Here, every aspect of smoking is examined from a female perspective, and answers are ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Allen Carrs Easyway is the most successful stop smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers all over the world quit instantly, easily, painlessly and permanently. Finally Free! is a specially adapted, cutting-edge presentation of Allen Carrs Easyway method with accessible new text and design. Here, every aspect of smoking is examined from a female perspective, and answers are
... Read more
Helpless: A True Short Story

by Rosie Lewis ...

A dramatic short story from experienced foster carer Rosie Lewis.Baby Sarah is born to a crack-addicted mother on a freezing cold night in December. Rosie is woken a few short hours later, at 1am, and taken to the maternity unit by police escort to collect the infant and take her to a place of safety.But it soon becomes clear that Sarah is suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms. Knowing that ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

A dramatic short story from experienced foster carer Rosie Lewis.Baby Sarah is born to a crack-addicted mother on a freezing cold night in December. Rosie is woken a few short hours later, at 1am, and taken to the maternity unit by police escort to collect the infant and take her to a place of safety.But it soon becomes clear that Sarah is suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms. Knowing that
... Read more
Heroin

A true story of drug addiction, hope and triumph

by Julie O'Toole ...

Julie grew up in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city, in Sheriff Street. Living in this tough area, she was exposed to crime and drugs. She started using heroin when she was 16. By the time she was 18 she was a chronic addict. This story details how she spent the next four years living on the streets of Dublin; dealing drugs and stealing to feed her habit. It is a snapshot of how a young girl ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Julie grew up in the heart of Dublin’s north inner city, in Sheriff Street. Living in this tough area, she was exposed to crime and drugs. She started using heroin when she was 16. By the time she was 18 she was a chronic addict. This story details how she spent the next four years living on the streets of Dublin; dealing drugs and stealing to feed her habit. It is a snapshot of how a young girl
... Read more
Long Way Home

by Cameron Douglas ...

A “gripping" memoir (Rolling Stone) of one man’s descent into the depths of addiction and self-destruction—and his successful renewal of family ties that had become almost irreparably frayed.On the surface, Cameron Douglas had everything: descended from Hollywood royalty (son of Michael Douglas, grandson of Kirk Douglas), he was born into a life of wealth, privilege, and comfort. But by the age of ... Read more

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A “gripping" memoir (Rolling Stone) of one man’s descent into the depths of addiction and self-destruction—and his successful renewal of family ties that had become almost irreparably frayed.On the surface, Cameron Douglas had everything: descended from Hollywood royalty (son of Michael Douglas, grandson of Kirk Douglas), he was born into a life of wealth, privilege, and comfort. But by the age of
... Read more
Changing for Good

A Revolutionary Six-Stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving Your Life Positively Forward

by John C. Norcross, James O. Prochaska, Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD ...

This groundbreaking book offers simple self-assessments, informative case histories, and concrete examples to help clarify each stage and process. Whether your goal is to start saving money, to stop drinking, or to end other self-defeating or addictive behaviors, this revolutionary program will help you implement positive personal change . . . for life.How many times have you thought about ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This groundbreaking book offers simple self-assessments, informative case histories, and concrete examples to help clarify each stage and process. Whether your goal is to start saving money, to stop drinking, or to end other self-defeating or addictive behaviors, this revolutionary program will help you implement positive personal change . . . for life.How many times have you thought about
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Yogi stripper

by Marie-Claude Renaud ...

De ses débuts dans les bars de danseuses en région jusqu’à son succès dans les plus grands clubs de Montréal, Marie-Claude Renaud dévoile les coulisses de cet univers sulfureux dans une langue franche et sans jugement. Avec la même spontanéité, elle raconte ses explorations houleuses des drogues psychédéliques, et se livre sur son rapport difficile avec les dépendances, l’alimentation et son image ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

De ses débuts dans les bars de danseuses en région jusqu’à son succès dans les plus grands clubs de Montréal, Marie-Claude Renaud dévoile les coulisses de cet univers sulfureux dans une langue franche et sans jugement. Avec la même spontanéité, elle raconte ses explorations houleuses des drogues psychédéliques, et se livre sur son rapport difficile avec les dépendances, l’alimentation et son image
... Read more

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