Breaking Free from Addiction

A Guide for the Addict and the Family and Friends That Love Them and Support Their Recovery

De: Jeffrey Simmons

Narrado por: Robert Woody

Break free from addiction and embrace a life of recovery and healing, even if you've felt trapped for years.

Are you struggling with the weight of addiction, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by cravings? Or perhaps you're a loved one, watching someone dear to you battle their addiction, desperately seeking ways to support them?

Does the fear of relapse haunt you, making every step forward feel uncertain?

You are not alone. Many individuals, just like you, have faced these challenges and found their way to a brighter future. With a compassionate and empowering approach, this guide offers the tools and understanding needed for a successful recovery journey.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll find inside this essential guide:

The comprehensive stages of recovery: Navigate your journey with confidence and clarity.

Proven coping mechanisms: Manage cravings and triggers effectively.

The vital link between mental health and addiction: Discover strategies for addressing dual diagnoses.

Building a strong support network: Find the right community and resources for enduring recovery.

Relapse prevention strategies: Equip yourself with tools to maintain sobriety.

Rebuilding trust with loved ones: Foster healing relationships through understanding and empathy.

Identifying and overcoming triggers: Reduce the risk of relapse by recognizing and managing high-risk situations.

Financial recovery tips: Overcome addiction-related financial challenges with practical advice.

Healthy coping mechanisms: Replace harmful habits with positive, life-affirming strategies.

Real-life recovery stories: Draw inspiration from those who have walked the path before you.

The role of family dynamics: Learn how family can support and influence the recovery process.

Evidence-based insights: Rely on scientifically-backed methods for sustainable recovery.

Encouragement of self-reflection: Personal introspection exercises to deepen your understanding and growth.

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New Start

Listening to Breaking Free from Addiction gave me insight into both the struggles of addiction and the support needed from loved ones. The guidance felt compassionate and practical, helping me understand recovery and feel hopeful for positive change.

Realistic and hopeful

This audiobook is a lifeline for anyone touched by addiction. What I loved most is how it balances compassion with clear, practical guidance. The narrator’s tone is calm and reassuring, which makes even the harder topics easier to absorb. The book covers everything, from coping with cravings to rebuilding trust with loved ones, and it feels both realistic and hopeful. The recovery stories added a lot of encouragement, showing that change is not only possible but sustainable. Whether you’re personally struggling or supporting someone you love, this guide gives you the tools and confidence to move forward.

Free From Addiction

This provides a clear understanding as to the complexities of addiction; it being light to how an why our bodies respond in certain ways when experiencing addiction. I enjoyes listen to the different real lifer scenarios that some individual have experienced and how they proceeded in order to find a way of coping or some for, of success. The explanation given to codependency patterns and dual diagnosis are explained. Easy to implement activities such as breathing exercise, journaling and implementation or participation of different therapies are mentioned. This is a good book to have to address this topic.

Excellent guide to help someone break free from addiction!

I liked that this book explained and provided me with the tools necessary to help a close friend overcome addiction. I learned that moral support is crucial when someone wants to break free from addiction.

Recovery Support

This audiobook addresses the needs of families and loved ones as well as the addicted person. It explains recovery in a very down-to-earth way. The recording addresses what to expect regarding triggers, relapse prevention, rebuilding trust, and the critical link between mental health and addiction.

I appreciate the real-life recovery stories that bring hope and encouragement to everyone affected by substance use.

Robert Woody’s narration adds warmth and clarity, making the material engaging and easy to follow. His delivery gives the book a reassuring tone that matches the info. This is a valuable resource for individuals seeking recovery and those who want a better understanding of how to help the people they care about.

Helpful for families

I listened to this because my brother has been fighting addiction for a long time. I didn’t know how to help without feeling like I was making things worse. The parts about rebuilding trust and family roles really hit home. I understand him better now, and I feel like I can be supportive without pushing too hard.

Outstanding, truly helpful

I found Breaking Free from Addiction very honest and easy to connect with. It spoke to me in a way that felt supportive, whether for someone going through recovery or for loved ones trying to help. It gave me hope and a clearer understanding of what the process really looks like.

Hope on Every Page

Breaking Free from Addiction felt deeply personal and genuine. Jeffrey Simmons doesn’t just write about recovery—he’s lived it, and you can feel that truth in his words. I appreciated how he spoke not only to those struggling with addiction but also to the family and friends who want to help. It gave me a better understanding of both sides and left me with a sense of hope that healing and change are always possible.

You are NOT alone!

"Breaking Free from Addiction" really touched me. Listening to it felt like having a kind, understanding friend walk beside me through some really tough emotions. The narrator's voice has this calm, compassionate tone that makes you feel seen — like they're not judging, just genuinely trying to help. What I love most is how honest it is about the pain and struggle, but also how much hope it offers. The book addresses all those involved in addiction and all types of addiction. It doesn't pretend recovery is easy, but it reminds you that it's possible, and that you're not alone. If you or someone you love is trying to find a way forward, this audiobook can be a real light in the dark.

Finding Peace Together

Supporting my loved one through addiction was the hardest thing I've ever done. I felt so lost and didn't know how to help without enabling them. This audiobook was a huge help. It gave both of us a real, practical language to talk about recovery and set healthy boundaries