Women Addiction

Journalist Jenny Valentish investigates the female experience of drugs and alcohol, using her own story to light the way. Mining the expertise of leading researchers, she explores the early predictors of addiction, such as childhood trauma and temperament, and teenage impulsivity. Drawing on neuroscience, she explains why other self-destructive behaviours - such as eating disorders and high-risk sex - are interchangeable with substance use.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis. Tiffany’s story continues in the New York Times bestseller A Clean Mess, available now!...

“An emotionally absorbing and swiftly paced multisensory experience.” —The New York Times Book Review Named a Best Memoir of 2023 by Elle In the vein of Somebody’s Daughter, this wild, vivid addiction memoir from the host of the podcast The Only One in the Room “will inspire, awe...

From an early age, Amber van de Bunt knew she wasn't like the other girls in town. From childhood struggles with depression and eating disorders, her years as a topless dancer in Florida, and an eventual abortion and suicide attempt, to her rebirth in Los Angeles as a porn star named Karmen Karma, overcoming her relationship with her abusive mother, and her struggle to maintain a clean and sober lifestyle - van de Bunt's life has been a roller coaster. With humor, alacrity, and profound insight, she reveals her deepest, darkest secrets and pulls no punches - least of all with herself.

It's been proven that the biggest key factors to living a happy sober life, are to work on rewiring your brain's thought patterns through journaling, seeking supportive resources like this one, and learning to love yourself; and that as much as it may not feel like it, it is actually POSSIBLE for this to happen for you in the next few months. The quickest and simplest way to achieve this is to learn and practice the RIGHT strategies.

In Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, award-winning journalist Anne Dowsett Johnston combines in-depth research with her own personal story of recovery, and delivers a groundbreaking examination of a shocking yet little recognized epidemic threatening society today: the...

❓ What if everything you believe about strength, purpose, and power is a lie? ❄️ What if the truth is colder, harder — and exactly what you need to hear? ⚔️ What if discipline isn’t about motivation — but about survival? 🔥 What if the life you were meant to live is waiting on the other side of your excuses? In a world that rewards comfort, conformity, distraction, and weakness… The 88 Laws of Self-Mastery is a war cry for those who refuse to decay — for those who still crave meaning, structure, and fire. This is not a book of motivation. It is a mirror. A reckoning. A...

Are you trapped in a relationship that hurts more than it heals—yet you still can’t walk away? You know they’re not good for you. You’ve cried, questioned, and convinced yourself to leave… yet something always pulls you back. This isn’t love. This is emotional addiction—and it’s not your fault. In You’re Not Addicted to Them. You’re Addicted to the Pain, Lena Hartley gently untangles the roots of trauma bonding, revealing why so many strong, self-aware women find themselves stuck in cycles of hurt, hope, and heartbreak. This isn’t just a book about letting go. It’s a...

If you’ve listened to Addiction and Alcoholism Recovery Skills for Women, this companion workbook is the next powerful step in your healing. It’s like sitting down with the same trusted, no-nonsense girlfriend who helped you through the hardest days — but now she’s here to walk with you as you build a stronger, more joyful life. This workbook follows the same chapter structure as the original book — but with deeper reflections, and all-new, in-depth exercises, journal prompts, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools designed specifically for women in recovery.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, as heard on Fresh Air This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance...

If you’re a woman ready to stop letting alcohol run your life—but you want more than just a “don’t drink” plan—this two-in-one collection is for you. No matter where you are on your recovery path—just beginning or deep into the journey—this collection shows you how to build a life filled with joy, purpose, and freedom.

Jill Kelly's personal stories describe the journey as two decades of drinking and despair gave way to a richly rewarding sober life. Her demons did not go quietly when she put the bottle down. Loneliness, anxiety, distrust of others - they were all still there. This memoir tells how she has learned to be with those demons and not drink, to let go of the jealous dramas of the past and embrace a new life of peace.

A shy, bookish college graduate from a solid middle-class home, Kate Holden was uncertain of her way in life. When she decided to try her first hit of heroin, she did not anticipate that the drug would take over. Desperation drove her first to offer her body on the streets and then in high-class brothels, where she discovered hidden strengths as well as parts of herself that frightened her. With the acceptance and unyielding love of a family that never abandoned her, Kate Holden ultimately defeated the drug and left her netherworld behind.

READ BY THE AUTHOR #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do...

Emily looked like the perfect mom. Inside, she was breaking. She had a career, a family, and two children she adored. But one glass of wine became many, and soon alcohol was the one thing that could take it all away. The night police knocked on her door, she faced a choice: lose her children or fight for them and for herself. Inspired by Howard Kane’s own sobriety journey, this memoir-style novel exposes the raw truth of addiction and the long road back. Courtrooms. Custody battles. Sleepless nights. And the fragile strength it takes to rebuild from rock bottom.

Read by the authors. A Failed Marriage Doesn’t Make You a Failure in God’s Eyes When Lysa TerKeurst experienced the painful and unwanted death of her marriage after nearly thirty years, she didn't know who to turn to or what would actually help her. She needed to get her bearings on what the...

Zeke Horn was born in the year 1918 in the mountains of east Tennessee. At the age of seven he lost his family and was forced out into an uncaring world with winter fast approaching. Thanks to the help of kind strangers, he was barely able to survive the bitterly cold weather. Out of desperation, but with little hope, a letter was sent to the only relative he knew. His uncle, Abel Horn, responded and Zeke was saved from what would have been a terrible death. Abel and Zeke set out on the long journey to Abel’s home in Kentucky. Along the way they were joined by a child who they found in ...

So many struggle with porn, yet, so few talk about it. We struggling day-in and day-out, telling ourselves, "This is the last time" over and over again. But it never really is the last time right? If you are tired of this addiction and finally want to cut it out of your life, it is time to take the first step in your recovery. Regardless of how your porn addiction began—you will find all of the knowledge and tools you need to reclaim your life. Inside this book you will find: Knowledge on why addictions take place Discussion of the various types of triggers A guided process to find the ...

If you are in recovery and you want to rewire your thoughts, then this book is for you. 100 Affirmations for Sobriety was written for men and women in recovery by someone in recovery. It is one of many tools to have on hand if you or a loved one have experienced substance or alcoholism. Breaking up with addiction is a process and requires many tools. Saying affirmations are just one way to help you (and your brain) take on new truths during the healing journey. From the author: The practice of writing affirmations each day prompted me to create this book. Writing this to share with others ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An unflinching examination of how our drinking culture hurts women and a gorgeous memoir of how one woman healed herself.”—Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed “You don’t know how much you need this book, or maybe you do. Either...