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My Favorite resources on alcohol/drug abuse and recovery
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Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (A Hazelden Guidebook) (Hezelden Guidebook)Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (A Hazelden Guidebook) (Hezelden Guidebook) by Jeff Jay
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This book is a perfect partner to my book (Why Don't They JUST QUIT?). It will prove to you that recovery is possible and that YOU can help your loved one!
Parenting Teens With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition)Parenting Teens With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition) by Foster Cline
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $11.27
This book, literally opened my eyes to the ONLY way to deal with our (then teenage) son's substance abuse issues. EVERY parent should be required to read this!
Acts of WorshipActs of Worship
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Rosemary Rodriquez shows us just how insidious drug addiction can be. In sometimes shocking and graphic detail "Acts of Worship" reveals the extremely high price that addiction demands from the user. I often show this movie to the incarcerated women that I work with in jails and prisons. For many, it is almost too painful, too real, to watch!"
Why Don't They Just QUIT? DVD Roundtable Discussion: What families and friends need to know about addiction and recovery.Why Don't They Just QUIT? DVD Roundtable Discussion: What families and friends need to know about addiction and recovery.
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For those who don't have time to read, for families who want to watch together--this will answer some of the common questions most people have regarding addiction and how to help a friend or loved one. Roundtable discussion includes wife of alcoholic/addict who will provides hope to others.
The Wisdom of the Rooms - Volume ThreeThe Wisdom of the Rooms - Volume Three by Michael Z
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $18.10
For all the people who have sat in meetings, heard certain "words of wisdom" and thought to themselves, "I wish everyone could go to AA"--this is the book for you. Michael Z. has once again captured some of the greatest bits of homegrown wisdom and packaged them into his latest volume, ready to read, re-read and share with those you care about.
It's Not Okay to Be a Cannibal: How to Keep Addiction from Eating Your Family AliveIt's Not Okay to Be a Cannibal: How to Keep Addiction from Eating Your Family Alive by Andrew T. Wainwright
Buy new: $11.86 / Used from: $3.70
Easy and interesting to read, very practical and totally makes sense. Again, one more great resource for family and friends of someone with an addiction.
Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in AmericaSlaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America by William L. White
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Packed with interesting history and information.
The Journey of Recovery Dvd!The Journey of Recovery Dvd!
This DVD is very well done. If you want to watch real people tell their stories of despair, then hope and ultimately recovery, this is a wonderful resource!