Money Addiction

We live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be as habit-forming as cocaine, researchers tell us, and social media apps are hooking our kids. But what can we do to resist temptations that insidiously and deliberately rewire our brains? Nothing, David Courtwright says, unless we understand the history and character of the global enterprises that create and cater to our bad habits.

Introducing a powerful new tool! The Twelve Step Affirmations for Recovery from Money Addiction to support you on your journey to emotional sobriety in your 12-step program for money addiction, including overspending, under-earning, etc. Need uplifting support on your journey to heal from obsessing about money? Feeling hopeless, uncertain, or anxious and need uplifting mental support? Need an easy way to replace disempowering thoughts with empowering ones? Then we have some support tools for you.

HE HAD A SEXY WIFE, MILLIONS IN THE BANK, AND A COMMUNITY THAT RESPECTED HIM BUT THREW IT ALL AWAY. COCAINE IS A HELL OF A DRUG ........ There once was a brother who knew how to play the game, who sold out his people for fortune and fame, who bowed to his master and sold his things, who prayed to diamonds, and bowed to rings, who married a snow bunny and praised her vagina, who bought her a mansion and things that were finer, who abandoned his sister, and stabbed his brother’s back, who rose to cocaine, and fell to crack, who once was a king, but now was a fiend, who lost his mansion, his...

What if your relationship with money isn’t logical - but chemical? In a world obsessed with more - more wealth, more status, more success - most of us are chasing money without ever stopping to ask: Why? Money Addiction – Living in a Dopamine Economy is a gripping exploration of the emotional and psychological grip money has on our lives. Written by F. M. Roth, this bold and eye-opening book doesn’t offer financial hacks or investment tips. Instead, it unpacks a deeper truth: we’re not managing money. We’re medicating with it. Through personal insight, societal critique, and sharp...

Somehow you find shopping almost addictive and can't help yourself but then, your great purchases soon mount up and you find you have spent quite a bit of money? What are the signs of overspending? What types of buyers exist, do you know? This audiobook makes a great gift and can be listened to from any section or sequentially. These days, the focus is completely on consumerism, and this can make it hard for those who simply like to browse and buy. This audiobook will provide proven insights into shopaholic spending sprees and how to stop, get out of debt, and save money.

Back in the 90's, a new drug named ecstasy swept the nation, especially on the party scene. a young man got involved with selling this latest sensation, and the lure of fast money was just too much to resist. When the authorities caught up with him, he fled to Mexico. South of the border, he resumed his operations and amassed a fortune, started and life was good. Until it wasn't. Disasters, betrayal, and fighting his own personal demons was taking a heavy toll. With the law hot on his heels, and his life literally hanging in the balance, the time for big decisions was barreling towards him ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Salt Sugar Fat comes a “gripping” (The Wall Street Journal) exposé of how the processed food industry exploits our evolutionary instincts, the emotions we associate with food, and legal loopholes in their pursuit of profit over public health...

☆★ this book will show you, step by step, how to: Reduce clutter Create livable space Learn to live with less Break an addiction to shopping mindlessly Save more money Streamline your life ☆By taking the tips listed in this book and putting them into action in your house and your life you will find that your home will once again become the sanctuary you always wanted it to be. Your rooms will be open and inviting with enough space to entertain or just to enjoy the feeling of openness and tranquility. You will be able to free yourself from many of the obligations that other people make...

Do you find yourself constantly buying things you don't need or can't afford? Does the thrill of shopping only provide temporary happiness, followed by feelings of guilt and shame? If you're ready to break free from the cycle of compulsive shopping, 30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic can help. This practical and insightful workbook offers a 30-day program designed to help you identify and address the root causes of your shopping addiction. Using mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based approaches, this workbook will guide you through a process of self-...

Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly stuck in a cycle of bad spending habits? Do you want to cultivate a more mindful, intentional approach to your finances and break free from the stress and anxiety of overspending? Look no further than 30 Days to Drop a Bad Spending Habit. This comprehensive workbook offers a practical and effective mindfulness program designed to help you transform your relationship with money and develop healthier spending habits. With 30 unique mindfulness exercises, each accompanied by a corresponding hashtag that allows you to connect with others and share...

Want a way to reduce anxiety, manage stress, regain hope, and have emotional support for every area of life? Then this five-in-one series compilation is for you.

The book " Cracking the Lottery Code. Can AI Outsmart Randomness and Predict Winning Numbers " explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and lottery systems, with a particular focus on the potential for AI to improve the accuracy and reliability of lottery predictions. The book provides an overview of the history of lottery predictions, as well as an introduction to machine learning and the different types of algorithms that can be used for lottery prediction. It also covers the process of data collection, preprocessing, and feature engineering, as well as the selection and ...

Growing up an only child of a cop and secretary in Las Vegas, life started out pretty uneventful, however, the events of her upbringing brought fear and uncertainty into Deborah's life and caused her to make choices that were fraught with risk and danger. Coming into her own at a time when organized crime dominated Las Vegas, she began to experience growing pains, and her life became dangerous. Deborah fled her persecutors and moved to Los Angeles to start again where the allure of the ocean and her lifelong love of horses brought her joy and comfort.

♥The Candy Beach Series ♥ Can an alcoholic and a grieving dairy farmer find true love? After her dad's unexpected death, Emily struggles to run her family's dairy farm. When handsome Frank Reese, a CPA, unexpectedly shows up for an audit, her life drastically changes. Emily is stunned when Frank uncovers a secret about her deceased father - a secret that may change her life forever. Frank is mesmerized by his beautiful, outspoken client. As she tries to sweeten his mood with her mouthwatering milk chocolate candy, he struggles with a problem. His addiction and lack of faith are enough ...

Alcohol is an intense, addicting poison that will slowly eat away at you. My journey to going alcohol-free started with the day I was told that I had 48 hours left to live due to consumption. You may know that too much of anything isn’t good for you, but there’s nothing good about alcohol. It’s a silent killer, perpetuated by society as a fun, lighthearted action. How much about alcohol do you really know? It’s time you cut ties with alcohol for good, because it’ll save your sanity and might just save your life.

A Chilling True Story of Love, Wealth, and the Descent into Madness Sterling Braswell had it all—a sprawling ranch, stock options, and millions in the bank. His life was the epitome of success. But when he rekindled a romance with his high school sweetheart after a decade apart, he could never have imagined the darkness she would bring into his life. This riveting, brutally honest memoir chronicles Sterling’s devastating journey as the woman he loved descended into the sinister underworld of methamphetamine addiction. With vivid intensity and heartbreaking candor, Crazy Town takes you ...

It started out so simple: The goal was to make as much money as possible selling cocaine over the course of six months. I started with just a $2000 investment and zero prospective buyers. Thwarting unwanted attention from either side of the law was my main concern as I hustled to see how high I could push my profit margin. But trouble has an uncanny knack for catching us wrong-footed. Word soon broke out of the new kid in town with unlimited supply of highly pure cocaine, and it just snowballed from there. The explosive power of networking became both my best friend and worst enemy. ...

Millions of people who suffer from gambling addiction engage in destructive behavior that is uncontrollable. They lie, cheat, and steal from their own families just to keep the action going. These compulsive gamblers won't stop until their lives are ruined. But don't think there is no hope for you. With determination and discipline, you will finally be able to get rid of your gambling addiction and protect yourself and your loved ones from financial disaster. All it takes is for you to recognize and acknowledge that you have a problem.

Finance expert Doug Lynam offers a groundbreaking exploration of our complex relationship with money, budgeting, and finances through the transformative lens of the Enneagram. Confront financial fears, engage with money habits and behaviors, and develop a personal understanding of how the mind...

Crack explains why, in a de-industrializing America in which market forces ruled and entrepreneurial risk-taking was celebrated, the crack industry was a lucrative enterprise for the "Horatio Alger boys" of their place and time. These young, predominately African American entrepreneurs were profit-sharing partners in a deviant, criminal form of economic globalization. Hip Hop artists often celebrated their exploits but overwhelmingly, Americans - across racial lines - did not. Crack takes a hard look at the dark side of late 20th-century capitalism.