Sober Stick Figure is a memoir from stand-up comedian Amber Tozer, chronicling her life as an alcoholic and her eventual recovery -- starting with her first drink at the age of seven -- all told with the help of childlike stick figures. Amber writes and illustrates the crazy and harsh truths of being raised by alcoholics, becoming one herself, stagnating in denial for years, and finally getting sober.As a teenager, Amber is an overachieving student athlete ...

A guide to all kinds of addiction from a star who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food and eBay, that will help addicts and their loved ones make the first steps into recovery“This manual for self-realization comes not from a mountain but from the mud...My qualification is not that I am better than you but I am worse.” —Russell BrandWith a rare mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, comedian and movie star Russell Brand mine...

This beautiful book features member sharings, photographs, and artwork from around the globe, reflecting the diversity of Al‑Anon members' spiritual experiences. Long out of print, Having Had a Spiritual Awakening… is now available exclusively as an e-book.

Real-life stories from people working twelve-step programs, and practical advice from the author of Addiction & Grief.Clean and sober twenty days or twenty years—it makes no difference. We all need a little help every once in a while. Barb Rogers has been sober for a long time. And she knows that doesn't make a difference—what makes a difference is that she's clean and sober today.Rogers's newest book offers true stories from real life people. Their ...

Inspiring true stories of recovery from the high-pressure world of businessThey reached the pinnacle of their careers in spite of-or sometimes because of-substance abuse. They struggled with sobriety while striving for success, often risking their professional lives on the road to recovery. Now, with honesty, courage, and insight, they share their remarkable stories.Michael Deaver, former White House deputy chief of staff, describes his recovery as “the sin...

A time-proven process of healing, The 12-Step method is a practical approach to overcoming addictions, codependency, and compulsions. These steps will help you:Heal your relationships with others.Master new skills to sustain a healthy lifestyle.Restore joy and meaning to your life.Overcome social isolation.Learn to hear and be honest with yourself.Build a clear sense of purpose.

The first and only modernization of the "bible" of Alcoholics Anonymous, A Simple Program provides an accessible, gender-equal translation for today's readers while maintaining the book's complete core text, which serves as the basis of all 12-step programs.

If you've selected this book, chances are you or someone you love struggles with addiction. This addiction could be anything from smoking, to chewing tobacco, to prescription drugs, to hard drugs or even alcohol. All of the above substances are unique and serious all in their own way. At the moment, it's probably difficult to see your life, of the life of your loved ones without the influence, struggles and frustrations that stem from this addiction. This is where this book comes in!

'A very practical and forthright book.' Professor Anthony Clare The abuse of alcohol and alcoholism are among the most corrosive and devastating features of modern societies. The incidence of broken lives and shattered families caused directly by alcohol addiction is now widely recognised. However, as the widespread nature of alcoholism is acknowledged, so too are the significant advances in its treatment. Under the Weather sets out all the basic facts on alcoholism and alcohol abuse in an...

Integrates the time-tested wisdom and spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps with the efficacy of current counseling theories and practice including mindful-based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).Written in a solution-oriented and strengths-based style, which helps people to expand their awareness of choices found in every situation and encourages them to develop skills to respond ...

Happiness, peace and joy if he gets sober or not. Top 25 questions answered for women who love an alcoholic or substance abuser.

Don’t worry about the Yets offers a window into the intimate world of the AA sponsor/sponsee relationship, focusing on the recovery of Buzz H. and the insight, experience, and support from his sponsor, Bruce, that helped him meet the challenges of a life of sobriety. Bruce shared his insights and offered instigation to help his sponsee integrate the program into the fabric of his life. Yet Don't worry about the Yets is also about the friendship and mentorship that occurs between recovering...