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Undoing Drugs

How Harm Reduction Is Changing the Future of Drugs and Addiction

par Maia Szalavitz ...

From “one of the bravest, smartest writers about addiction anywhere” (Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author)—the untold story of harm reduction, a surprisingly simple idea with enormous powerDrug overdoses now kill more Americans annually than guns, cars or breast cancer. But we have tried to solve this national crisis with policies that only made matters worse. In the name of “sending ... En savoir plus

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From “one of the bravest, smartest writers about addiction anywhere” (Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author)—the untold story of harm reduction, a surprisingly simple idea with enormous powerDrug overdoses now kill more Americans annually than guns, cars or breast cancer. But we have tried to solve this national crisis with policies that only made matters worse. In the name of “sending
... En savoir plus
Pill Head

The Secret Life of a Painkiller Addict

par Joshua Lyon ...

This compelling, honest book investigates the growing epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse among today's Generation Rx.Through gripping profiles and heartbreaking confessions, this memoir dares to uncover the reality -- the addiction, the withdrawal, and the recovery -- of this newest generation of pill poppers.Joshua Lyon was no stranger to substance abuse. By the time he was seventeen, he ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

This compelling, honest book investigates the growing epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse among today's Generation Rx.Through gripping profiles and heartbreaking confessions, this memoir dares to uncover the reality -- the addiction, the withdrawal, and the recovery -- of this newest generation of pill poppers.Joshua Lyon was no stranger to substance abuse. By the time he was seventeen, he
... En savoir plus
Stripped Down

Unfiltered and Unapologetic

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
The Little Red Book

par 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* features non-sexist ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

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* features non-sexist
... En savoir plus
The Book of Magical Living

8 Secrets to Inner Power

par Poppy Jamie ...

"I love this book." FEARNE COTTON"This book gave me chills from start to finish. Poppy has articulated aspects of how I live my life in words that don't come easily. And the fact that she has done this by turning around so much pain is truly inspiring and life-changing. This book will help so many people." - DR TARA SWART, Neuroscientist, MD and Sunday Times instant bestselling author of The ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

"I love this book." FEARNE COTTON"This book gave me chills from start to finish. Poppy has articulated aspects of how I live my life in words that don't come easily. And the fact that she has done this by turning around so much pain is truly inspiring and life-changing. This book will help so many people." - DR TARA SWART, Neuroscientist, MD and Sunday Times instant bestselling author of The
... En savoir plus
Opium Fiend

A 21st Century Slave to a 19th Century Addiction

par Steven Martin ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA renowned authority on the secret world of opium recounts his descent into ruinous obsession with one of the world’s oldest and most seductive drugs, in this harrowing memoir of addiction and recovery.A natural-born collector with a nose for exotic adventure, San Diego–born Steven Martin followed his bliss to Southeast Asia, where he found work as a freelance journalist. ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA renowned authority on the secret world of opium recounts his descent into ruinous obsession with one of the world’s oldest and most seductive drugs, in this harrowing memoir of addiction and recovery.A natural-born collector with a nose for exotic adventure, San Diego–born Steven Martin followed his bliss to Southeast Asia, where he found work as a freelance journalist.
... En savoir plus
Heroin

A true story of drug addiction, hope and triumph

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Yogi stripper

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
The Twelve Steps

A Modern Hero's Journey

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
High Achiever

The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
Long Way Home

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Ten Thousand Apologies

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Allen Carr: The Easy Way to Quit Cannabis

Regain your Drive, Health, and Happiness

par Allen Carr, John Dicey ...

Collections Livre 95 - Allen Carr's Easyway
Do you feel trapped by your addiction to cannabis? Is your motivation and lust for life being sapped by an obsession with your next joint? If so, then this book is for you.Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book applies that tried-and-tested method to the problem of marijuana addiction. With clear no ... En savoir plus

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Do you feel trapped by your addiction to cannabis? Is your motivation and lust for life being sapped by an obsession with your next joint? If so, then this book is for you.Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book applies that tried-and-tested method to the problem of marijuana addiction. With clear no
... En savoir plus
Junkbox Diaries a day in the life of a heroin addict

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Loss Of Innocence

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
Chasing The Dragon: Drug Use And Abuse

par Dr. Budambula Valentine and Prof Budambula L.M Nancy ...

Dear Comrade,My name is drugs and I am easily found in your neighbourhood.I wreck homes and tear apart relationships.I respect no socio-economic class.The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.Dare me and I will possess you.I will be your guide, role model and mentor.You will learn to steal, lie and persevere discomfort for my sake.I will reward you with both infectious and non-infectious diseases ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Dear Comrade,My name is drugs and I am easily found in your neighbourhood.I wreck homes and tear apart relationships.I respect no socio-economic class.The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.Dare me and I will possess you.I will be your guide, role model and mentor.You will learn to steal, lie and persevere discomfort for my sake.I will reward you with both infectious and non-infectious diseases
... En savoir plus
Ben Diary of A Heroin Addict

par Anne Rogers ...

As a young man from a loving, middle class family living in a small English village, Ben Rogers appeared to have it all….but then he found drugs. As his life descended into chaos and despair, Ben began to chronicle his daily struggles with the aid of a video camera. He was hopeful that one day his experiences could be used to educate others. Ben lost his battle against addiction and died when he ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

As a young man from a loving, middle class family living in a small English village, Ben Rogers appeared to have it all….but then he found drugs. As his life descended into chaos and despair, Ben began to chronicle his daily struggles with the aid of a video camera. He was hopeful that one day his experiences could be used to educate others. Ben lost his battle against addiction and died when he
... En savoir plus
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace

A messy and miraculous memoir

par Yvonne Marie Garvey ...

You can’t be blind and drunk. Well, you can, but it’s messy.In Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace, Yvonne Garvey shares a raw, unflinching, and darkly funny account of her descent into addiction, heartbreak, and the slow unravelling of her vision. From childhood stitches and suburban dysfunction to full-blown addiction, domestic violence, and the terrifying realization that her liver—and life—were ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

You can’t be blind and drunk. Well, you can, but it’s messy.In Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace, Yvonne Garvey shares a raw, unflinching, and darkly funny account of her descent into addiction, heartbreak, and the slow unravelling of her vision. From childhood stitches and suburban dysfunction to full-blown addiction, domestic violence, and the terrifying realization that her liver—and life—were
... En savoir plus
Aidez-moi!

Les deux mots les plus importants de ma vie

par Sylvain Marcel ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
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 ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Touchstones

A Book of Daily Meditations for Men

par Anonymous ...

Collections series Hazelden Meditations
In the quest for sustained sobriety and self-development, we must look outside of ourselves to discover our inner truths. Whether we are facing dependency or parenthood, marriage or meditation, everyone needs a guide to embolden their coping skills and settle in to a better, more balanced life.Touchstones has strengthened millions of recoveries for more than thirty years. Offering suggestions for ... En savoir plus

$14.90 CAD

In the quest for sustained sobriety and self-development, we must look outside of ourselves to discover our inner truths. Whether we are facing dependency or parenthood, marriage or meditation, everyone needs a guide to embolden their coping skills and settle in to a better, more balanced life.Touchstones has strengthened millions of recoveries for more than thirty years. Offering suggestions for
... En savoir plus
Dead Set on Living

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

par 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, ... En savoir plus

$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,
... En savoir plus
From Harvard to Hell...and Back

A Doctors Journey through Addiction to Recovery

par M.D. Sylvester Sviokla III, Kerry Zukus ...

A Harvard-educated doctor loses everything, but gains his life. Now he bring the message of recovery to other addicts.Dr. Sylvester "Skip" Sviokla lived life as a successful, driven, athletic, and brilliant graduate of Harvard Medical School, reveling in wealth and glamour as a "celebrity doctor" until addiction brought his life crashing down. This real-life "Dr. House" had it all (he thought) ... En savoir plus

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A Harvard-educated doctor loses everything, but gains his life. Now he bring the message of recovery to other addicts.Dr. Sylvester "Skip" Sviokla lived life as a successful, driven, athletic, and brilliant graduate of Harvard Medical School, reveling in wealth and glamour as a "celebrity doctor" until addiction brought his life crashing down. This real-life "Dr. House" had it all (he thought)
... En savoir plus
Blood Orange Night

My Journey to the Edge of Madness

par Melissa Bond ...

Brain on Fire meets High Achiever in this “page-turner memoir chronicling a woman’s accidental descent into prescription benzodiazepine dependence—and the life-threatening impacts of long-term use—that chills to the bone” (Nylon).As Melissa Bond raises her infant daughter and a special-needs one-year-old son, she suffers from unbearable insomnia, sleeping an hour or less each night. She loses her ... En savoir plus

$19.50 CAD

Brain on Fire meets High Achiever in this “page-turner memoir chronicling a woman’s accidental descent into prescription benzodiazepine dependence—and the life-threatening impacts of long-term use—that chills to the bone” (Nylon).As Melissa Bond raises her infant daughter and a special-needs one-year-old son, she suffers from unbearable insomnia, sleeping an hour or less each night. She loses her
... En savoir plus

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