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One of the first longtime sober members of AA talks about the people, events, and development of ideas and practices that created AA, including Ebby, Bill Wilson, and the Oxford Group; Hank Parkhurst, Ruth Hock, and the writing of the Big Book; how AA got the name Alcoholics Anonymous; Jack Alexander and the Saturday Evening Post article; The 12 Traditions; and more.

We Jews wrongly believe we're immune to alcoholism and addiction—instead, individuals, families, and communities are suffering because of the stigmas surrounding addiction and recovery in the Jewish world.

If drinking and using were our only problem, then once we stopped using, all our problems would disappear. We can see why recovery is so difficult and elusive, and why so many people struggle to get well. This is why it is so important to start your recovery with the spiritual principle of surrender. We can't defeat addiction in the traditional sense. The solution is paradoxical: victory is accomplished through surrender. Most of our life has been spent trying to be perfect. This has been proven to be a futile existence. Now we need to learn how to become more human. Ed Haych's Get Sober ...

Dr . Lawrence L. James is a UK-based psychiatrist with over 30 years of medical experience. He is passionate about supporting individuals through complicated mental health struggles. Dr. James hopes to empower you to become a proactive advocate to reclaim your loved one's life.

Quitting destructive drinking is the easy part - staying quit is the hard part. What do you do tonight, tomorrow, next weekend, when you go on vacation, for the rest of your life? Okay, I Quit. Now What? is filled with practical strategies and concepts to make the most out of living sober. Many people expect too much out of life just because they quit drinking. This is an honest and raw view of life after liquor. Living sober can be the greatest thing you ever do - but you must be an active participant in your own Re-Invention to get the most out of sobriety.

Chasing the Dragon: Running to Get High is a collection of diatribes, training tips, and off-color wisdom, all processing the running life and how to get the biggest (legal) highs from your life and your runs. The author taps into his personal experience with running and addiction to look at questions such as why recovering addicts turn to running and the nature of positive addictions.

Are you sick to death of what drinking is doing to you? Would you like to stop drinking? Are you fed up of the horrible hangovers and that sickening feeling when you remember what you did the night before? Have you tried to quit drinking but never managed? Have you had enough of the pain? Best-selling author Liz Hemingway writes from the heart and with brutal honesty. She has experienced first-hand the devastation that alcohol can have on you.

People abuse alcohol for a variety of reasons. No two people are the same when it comes to drinking. However, we do know of certain common underlying issues that affect most people who struggle to reduce, or stop, drinking. Reducing the amount of alcohol you drink, or quitting entirely, is possible. With the information contained in this book, you will have a better understanding of why many of us have a problematic relationship with alcohol. It will also provide you with a greater chance of improving your life, starting immediately! This is not a hollow promise, but a statement of truth ...

Chain Breaker: Find Freedom from Addiction, Shame, and the Battles That Hold You Back By Daniel Bryant Addiction. Abuse. Depression. Guilt. Fear. Rebellion. We all face chains. Some we wear openly. Others we hide deep in the shadows. Chain Breaker is a raw, faith-filled journey of hope and healing for anyone struggling with life’s hardest battles — or loving someone who is. Through the heartbreaking and honest story of his stepson Josh’s 37-year battle with addiction, Daniel Bryant reveals how the power of Jesus Christ alone can break even the most unrelenting chains. This book ...

In this audiobook you will discover the meaning of codependency, how to recognize the signs of codependent relationship, and how to free yourself from its destructive clutches. I have included pertinent information designed to help you recognize the behaviors displayed by codependents, and techniques that you can implement immediately, to help you end a codependent relationship in a healthy and safe way.

From leading recovery mentors Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford, this book is full of proven ideas that will help you embrace a life without alcohol (or without so much of it). Chock full of personal stories, unfiltered honesty, and tried-and-true advice, Sobriety For Dummies offers practical strategies and useful tools for those seeking to transform the role of alcohol in their lives.

Alcohol is an ingrained part of our social lives. Every celebration we have tends to involve raising a glass or socially drinking to feel like we fit in. But what happens when alcohol takes over your life to the point where you’re drinking too much, or you’re possibly even dependent/addicted to it?

Alcohol addiction is at an all-time high, as are its subsequent consequences such as obesity, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Quit Drinking offers an eye-opening, confidence-boosting alternative to willpower-centered approaches to health, wellness, and sobriety. This audiobook is ideal for the struggling alcoholic as well as the concerned friend or family member. This audiobook will help you quit drinking in the most natural manner possible - by understanding yourself. It's time to reach your true potential. Begin your journey now to a meaningful life.

Are you ready to end addiction for good by healing its real causes—not just masking the symptoms? In THE TOBIN CODE: Breaking Addiction at Its Roots, world-renowned integrative immunity physician Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD, introduces a revolutionary model of addiction recovery based on the TOBIN Framework—Toxin Overload, Biological Imbalance, Infections, and Nutrient Deficiencies. This book delivers the most comprehensive, science-based, and clinically actionable addiction recovery solution ever written, covering all forms of substance and behavioral addiction, including: Opioid ...

Are you questioning your relationship with alcohol? Do you suffer from “hangxiety”…from the worry and regret you have about your drinking? Have you stopped drinking for weeks or months but always find yourself going back to alcohol? Are you starting to worry more about what drinking may be doing to your mental and physical health? If any or all of the above sound like you, then The Gray Area Drinker is a must-listen! This book is for those who don’t have a complete dependency on alcohol but certainly rely on it more than others.

The Hidden Addiction: Behind Shoplifting and Other Self-Defeating Behaviors is based on the premise that people do not want to make their life any harder than it already is, and that when they are shown who they really are as individuals and how to easily change their false and self-destructive thinking and beliefs, they can be guided to significantly alter their life solely on their own steam.

From the pages of AA Grapevine come fascinating audio stories by AA members on the earliest beginnings of AA. Co-founder Dr. Bob writes about when he first met Bill W. Early AA friend Rev. Shoemaker remembers the early days at the Calvary Mission in New York. Also includes stories about the Washingtonians, Bill W.’s drinking days (by his wife Lois), the history of the Twelve Traditions and the Preamble and a story about the first AA meeting in New York by co-founder Bill W. Great for members and AA historians alike.

12 Steps in 30 Days is a direct, no-nonsense guide for anyone ready to stop drinking and start living. Designed for people who want results—not endless discussion—this book walks you through the entire 12 Step program in just one month. No fluff, no delays, no endless therapy loops. Whether you’re a newcomer, a chronic relapser, or someone tired of barely holding it together, this book gives you the practical tools and daily structure to take action now. Based on the original Alcoholics Anonymous model, this modern approach breaks the 12 Steps into seven powerful themes: Be Humble, Be...

Feeling stuck in recovery is not uncommon. A well-practiced program of recovery will always reveal the next level of healing required for advancement in sobriety. The Twelve Steps practiced progressively can take us further into a recovery that restores us in ways we never knew we needed. Here is a guide for deepening your recovery with the goal of becoming emotionally sober for life. Recovery is a launching pad, not a safe haven. Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step beyond your comfort zone. Let Progressive Recovery be the fuel for your transformation.

Transform your relationship with alcohol and achieve a happier, healthier life, even if past attempts have left you feeling hopeless. Do you feel trapped by your drinking habits and crave the freedom of a sober life? Are you overwhelmed by the daily stressors that lead you to use alcohol as a coping mechanism? Do you worry about how alcohol is affecting your health, relationships, and overall well-being? If you nodded your head to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many adults, parents, and seniors share these feelings, striving for control over their drinking while seeking ...