Is addiction a problem—or a solution? Can addiction be prevented? How can you motivate an addict to enter treatment? Why do good kids from the upper socioeconomic strata of society become addicts? Who is really in charge of my life, me or my emotions? What is codependency and how does it affect the addict in my life? Do we have to blame ourselves for our loved one’s addiction? To navigate life’s journey, all you need is a map and a compass. What ...

A practical guide to letting go of the character defects that get in the way of true and joyful recovery.Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. As Bill P. explains, these are the "rocks" that can sink recovery- or at the least, block further progress. Based on the principles behind Steps Six and Seven, Drop the Rock combines personal stories, practical advice, and powerful insights to help readers move forward in recovery. The second edition feat...

This book has all Twelve Steps of Recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous fully explained in today's language. With the book being written in 1936, their way of writing is a bit different than today's way of communicating. With each step explained in an easy way to understand, the process of doing the 12 steps become that much easier.The 12 Steps of Recovery with Alcoholics Anonymous are responsible for the restoration of families, jobs, homes and relationships. Not to mention the ability...

Al‑Anon’s basic book discusses our mutual-help program of recovery, including personal stories. A beginning approach to the Twelve Concepts of Service is included.

The author of the popular Food for Thought daily meditation book takes a fresh, in-depth look at the Twelve Steps of Overeaters Anonymous.Each chapter carefully examines and interprets each of the individual Steps.

Control issues are common among those of us who are chemically dependent. This pamphlet provides constructive methods to let go of self-defeating behaviors.Control issues are common among those of us who are chemically dependent. This pamphlet provides constructive methods to let go of self-defeating behaviors.

Two book bundle! Essential Twelve Step Recovery Guides from renown author, Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.It was out of his reverence and respect for the wisdom and therapeutic value of the Twelve Steps that author Patrick Carnes wrote A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps, now a recovery classic and self-help staple for anyone looking for guidance for life's hardest challenges. Hundreds of thousands of people have found in this book a personal portal to the wisdom...

In this helpful guide, the authors lead us through exercises that enable us to examine our behaviors, thoughts, feelings and actions in preparation for the Fifth Step.In this helpful guide, the authors lead us through exercises that enable us to examine our behaviors, thoughts, feelings and actions in preparation for the Fifth Step.

The author of the classic 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery offers a fresh list of "smart" things to do to attain and sustain emotional sobriety.Learn the attitudes and behaviors that are key to attaining and sustaining emotional sobriety and developing a deeper trust in the process of life.Dr. Allen Berger draws on the teachings of Bill W. and psychotherapy pioneers to offer us twelve hallmarks of emotional sobriety. These “right acti...

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 language.

Hope and Recovery guides and supports the life-transforming move from self-defeating and destructive sexual behavior to healthy, affirming sexuality.A remarkable work, Hope and Recovery guides and supports the life-transforming move from self-defeating and destructive sexual behavior to healthy, affirming sexuality. This widely acclaimed contribution to addiction literature applies the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous to the complex problem of s...

You "run" on 10% of your mind.Imagine what you could dowith the other 90%.TOTAL MIND POWERis a foolproof, effortless, step-by-step procedure for using the "idling" 90% of your mind to solve specific practical problems...Learn Quickly.Remember Names.Stop Smoking.Enjoy Sex.Lose Weight.Retard Aging.Improve Health. Increase Memory Control.Developed from the latest scientific research, TOTAL MIND POWER is not a theory, not a meditative program or sel...