Substance Use Disorder

For the past decade, author Tian Dayton has been researching trauma and addiction, and how psychodrama (or sociometry group psychotherapy) can be used in their treatment. This latest book identifies the interconnection of trauma and addictive behavior, and shows why they can become an unending cycle. This groundbreaking audiobook offers listeners effective ways to work through their traumas in order to heal their addictions and their predilection toward what clinicians call self-medicating.

Straight from the journals of a raging, bipolar alcoholic: Sabrina Rose comes clean about her thirty years of being dirty and dying. Raw. Unflinching. Unapologetically human. Thirty, Dirty, & Dying is the harrowing and healing memoir of a woman who clawed her way through the wreckage of childhood trauma, addiction, and bipolar disorder—and lived to write about it. Told with brutal honesty and piercing clarity, this book is not just a survival story—it’s a reckoning. Raised in the shadow of abuse and silence, Sabrina spent years unraveling in private, hiding pain behind bottles, self-...

In The Substance of Consciousness, two distinguished philosophers deliver a unique and powerful defense of contemporary substance dualism, which makes the claim that the human person is an embodied fundamental, immaterial, and unifying substance. The authors present the most comprehensive, up-to-date work on substance dualism in the field, as well as a detailed history of how property and substance dualism have been presented and evaluated over the last 150 years.

"This book will blow your mind! The amount of research and insight puts it in a class of its own. Couldn’t put it down. So authentic and raw, loved it!" - Amazon reviewer I'm writing these books because I'm tired of watching my friends die. Everything that we have done in America to deal with the opioid epidemic has made us drastically worse, and people don't seem to realize it. Irresponsible, profit-mongering pharmaceutical companies created millions of addicts like me. By becoming acquainted with the power and peace that a pocketful of oxy can bring an anxious teenager, readers will ...

This concise study guide delivers a focused review of substance use and addiction, covering the core concepts needed to understand how patterns of use develop, progress, and affect behavior. It explains the biological, psychological, and environmental influences that shape substance use, along with clear coverage of major substance categories and their effects. Each chapter presents essential information in a streamlined format designed for efficient learning and retention. The guide provides detailed coverage of screening and assessment processes, including structured tools, interviewing ...

This book is a concise and accessible guide designed to support your preparation for the Marriage and Family Therapy licensure exam. Covering essential content areas aligned with current test frameworks, it breaks down foundational concepts in systems theory, clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and evidence-based treatment planning. It also explores critical topics such as human development, cultural competence, legal and ethical responsibilities, and crisis intervention. Rather than providing exhaustive detail on every exam objective, this book serves as a focused supplement to ...

This book introduces the philosophies, research, and lived experience behind Parallel Recovery®, which is not a “step” program like traditional models, but a practical and deeply human path to healing for the whole family.

This concise study guide is designed to help future psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners review core concepts and prepare efficiently for the ANCC PMHNP board certification exam. Covering high-yield topics from psychopharmacology to psychotherapy, and from diagnostic reasoning to ethical practice, this book highlights the foundational knowledge needed for safe and competent clinical care. It includes chapters on mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental and personality disorders, crisis intervention, and care across the lifespan — including pediatric, adult, and geriatric ...

Conquer the AANPCB PMHNP Exam is a concise, focused guide designed to support your journey toward certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This book offers a streamlined review of essential concepts, practical examples, and advanced practice insights aligned with the exam’s key content areas. Each chapter is organized into short, easy-to-understand sections, making it ideal for busy professionals preparing for the exam. This guide does not attempt to cover every possible topic in exhaustive detail. Instead, it helps readers concentrate on core principles, ...

Measure the amount of the Word of God within you - that is the measure of your faith! When the Word of God gets inside you, it creates an image in its own kind. When that image is perfected inside you, then you have faith. Charles Capps has written this powerful and anointed book to instruct you in how to perfect that image of faith inside you to help you increase your faith. You have faith, but in order to fully receive from God, you must learn how to act on it and learn what speaking the Word of Faith really means.

Step into advanced practice with confidence using Conquer the AADC Exam, a focused and comprehensive study guide designed for experienced substance use professionals ready to elevate their expertise. This guide delivers in-depth coverage of screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, collaboration, referral, counseling, and ethical practice—aligned with the real demands of advanced-level counseling. Each chapter builds clinical depth and decision-making ability, moving beyond foundational concepts into complex, real-world application. You’ll explore co-occurring conditions, ...

Master the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment required to succeed in the NCAC II exam with this comprehensive and focused study guide. Covering the full continuum of substance use disorder care—from screening and assessment to treatment planning, counseling techniques, documentation, and professional ethics—this book is designed to help you build both confidence and competence. Whether you are preparing for certification or strengthening your clinical foundation, this guide delivers what you need in a clear, structured format. Each chapter breaks down essential concepts into ...

Conquer the ADC Exam is a comprehensive and structured study guide designed for aspiring alcohol and drug counselors who want a clear, focused understanding of substance use and behavioral health practice. This guide covers the full scope of addiction science, screening, assessment, treatment planning, counseling techniques, referral processes, and ethical responsibilities in a streamlined, easy-to-follow format. The book begins with foundational knowledge of substance use, including neurobiology, risk factors, and the effects of different drug classes. It then builds into practical ...

"Why can't they just stop?" "They know it's killing them, so? Just Stop! "Don't they love us enough?" How many of us have said that about people stuck in the world of addiction? Addiction isn't about loving or not loving someone. Do you think they want to be that way? Do you really think they want to cause you heartache and pain? NO, Inside this book, you will read stories from all sides to help shine a light on some of these questions. I won't say answers because every story is unique. Just like addiction, not one way works for everyone. That is why it is so hard to grasp and understand. ...

Conquer the MAC Exam: Your Guide to the Master Addiction Counselor Certification is a concise study guide designed to help candidates focus on the most essential topics in addiction counseling. Covering the core domains tested in the Master Addiction Counselor exam, this book provides clear explanations of key concepts such as substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, treatment planning, ethics, and counseling strategies. Readers will explore topics like pharmacology, cultural competence, case management, crisis response, and evidence-based interventions—all foundational to ...

This comprehensive study guide is designed to help candidates prepare for the Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) exam through a structured, clinically grounded, and fully integrated approach to addiction counseling practice. It covers the full spectrum of knowledge required for advanced certification, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention strategies, ethics, case management, and systems of care. Each chapter builds progressively, reinforcing both foundational principles and advanced clinical reasoning skills. The book emphasizes real-world application rather than ...

This concise study guide delivers a focused review of advanced addiction counseling concepts, covering screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, counseling methods, and ethical practice. It presents substance use as a multidimensional condition shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors, and explains how these elements interact in real-world clinical situations. Each chapter builds a clear understanding of how to interpret complex presentations and respond with structured, evidence-informed approaches. Core assessment content includes biopsychosocial evaluation, ...

Paul F. Davis has overcome three generations of substance abuse in his family and knows the keys to freedom and optimal health. A former lifeguard, personal fitness trainer, health coach, nutritional consultant, and worldwide motivational speaker; Paul has touched 76 nations serving the U.S. Military, Companies, Cruise Lines, Schools, Colleges and Universities across the globe. Learn the 5 substances most commonly abused and how to combat emotional pain with healthy strategies to prevent and break the chains of addiction. Learn the tricks of the pharmaceutical companies, physicians, and ...

Two acclaimed albums and an upcoming US tour - Joy Division had the world at their feet. Then, on the eve of that tour, the band’s troubled lead singer, Ian Curtis, killed himself. The next time they got together, they were a new band. That band was New Order - their label was Factory Records; their club, The Haçienda. Their distinctive sound paved the way for the dance music explosion that followed, earning them the reputation as one of the most influential bands of their generation and changing the course of popular music.

Today, millions of Americans are facing an epidemic of addiction. Alcohol, opiates, stimulants, and gambling have become common, with as many as one in four families searching for a way to recover their lives. These patterns include other behavioral issues, including screen time, sexual behaviors, compulsive eating, and shopping.