Recovery from anything is possible if you have hope. The Addiction Manifesto is the story of the trials and tribulations of a recovering addict on the road to recovery. For 20 years JR Weaver ran the streets, homeless, hopeless, Godless, and lost to the reality that his life was worth anything more than the next hit or drink. That is exactly what substance use disorder does, it blinds one to the reality or reasons behind why one's life has become...

Being of service is a life choice that comes with experience. A wonderful way to be of service is to start a new support group for people dealing with adversity. This book tells you step by step the work required to start a new group in a new location. The book also describes the tradeoffs to consider in the scope of the effort and the budget available in time and money. The concepts described can be applied to the startup of almost any type of community...

Do you feel that your substance abuse is causing lower productivity, an increase in tardiness and absenteeism, and putting you at job jeopardy? Navigating around entering treatment while still employed can feel like a challenge. This handbook can be utilized as a comprehensive guide to help you start. It is meant to serve as a self- directed process, which will enable you to learn about your rights as an employed individual who is in need of recovery....

101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions can help transform the life of any recovering addict from bleak to bright. These practical suggestions give hope, from seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, to realizing this light holds a promising future to reclaim. Readers will learn: How to keep hope and seek help, even in the darkest of days How to deal with the major monster of denial How to plan to become consistently productive How to take care...

Based on the incredible success of the book What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer a line of books that address specific crises and some of the most prevalent problems facing our culture today. These books give readers a starting point to deal with their problems. Beautifully designed in a full-color small format, these books are perfect for giving to a friend in distress.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:#1 At the crackhouse, the patients often complain about the medication their psychiatrists give them, as it is not enough to alleviate their withdrawal symptoms, but too much for them to handle. #2 The author works in a building that used to be a hotel, now called the Portland Hotel. The building features wide staircases, wooden balustrades, and musty landings. It replaced...

There are many kinds of addiction from substance addiction, addiction to video games, alcohol, cigarettes what have you. All addiction share the same attributes or "patterns". If you appreciate these patterns and know how they work, you can be free of any type addiction permanently all your life! Knowing and doing are two different things. Nonetheless we are going to explore what addiction is and the many different options available to get rid of...

Written by the Fellowship of Chemically Dependent Anonymous to share its history, philosophical underpinnings and program with others in our own book. We have based our program on one proven successful for over half a century by Alcoholics Anonymous in helping alcoholics find the road to recovery and a new way of life. As the focus of our program, we have adapted A.A.'s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, changing them only as they refer to chemical...

Hope doesn't always feel good. Hope is never looking over your shoulder again. Hope is your expectant view forward. Every twenty-four hours, we have decisions to make. These choices that are in our control will define the place that we are able to make future moves forward. Having a deliberate plan and exploring our thoughts and intensions through a lens of rigorous honestly and reality leads to better days. Anomaly: The Journey is here to share with...

Two LDS counselors share their personal triumph over sexual addiction and a path to freedom. A raw and honest discussion about why LDS men can often struggle so desperately with pornography and sexual addiction. Written by addicts in successful recovery-for those seeking recovery. Based on more than two decades of work with LDS men in Utah, the U.S. and many parts of the world. A unique and powerful blend of clinical and personal recovery experience,...