"More people than ever before see themselves as addicted to, or recovering from, addiction, whether it be alcohol or drugs, prescription meds, sex, gambling, porn, or the internet. But despite the unprecedented attention, our understanding of addiction is trapped in unfounded 20th century ideas, addiction as a crime or as brain disease, and in equally outdated treatment. Challenging both the idea of the addict's "broken brain" and the notion of a...

"Abbey Walsh never wanted anyone to find out about her shady past. After all, she's the wife of a minister now, living an exemplary life. That is, until someone shows up from her past with blackmail in mind...Tiffany Vanderslice Dreyer never dreamed that she'd find herself up to her new designer sunglasses in credit card debt from one mad moment of a shopping spree. She's an upstanding wife and mother with the perfect marriage...right? Loreen Murphy...

Irina obsessively takes explicit photographs of the average-looking men she persuades to model for her, scouted from the streets of Newcastle. Placed on sabbatical from her dead-end bar job, she is offered an exhibition at a fashionable London gallery, promising to revive her career in the art world and offering an escape from her rut of drugs, alcohol, and extreme cinema. The news triggers a self-destructive tailspin, centred around Irina's relationship...

"An authoritative, illuminating and deeply humane history of addiction -- by a therapist who has reached the depths of addiction himself. Even in the midst of a period of staggering drug abuse that we can confidently call a crisis, questions about the fundamental nature of addiction, its origins, and its ideal treatments abound. This absence of consensus is the latest plotted point on a centuries-old historical arc: as humans have struggled to define,...

In this inspiring series, based on the revolutionary concepts of Napoleon Hill, explore the journey to personal and professional success through teachings that have transformed millions of lives. Each book in the series delves into a crucial aspect of Hill's principles, highlighting the importance of self-discipline, self-confidence, self-motivation, focus, persistence, and positive thinking. It is a practical and inspiring guide designed to empower...

About the Book Mother to Mother is a collection of stories compiled and written by mothers who have witnessed and struggled with the tragedy of addicted children. What makes Mother to Mother so interesting is the diversity of the mothers who share their stories: diverse racially, socio-economically, different religions and backgrounds. This book is highly relevant because substance abuse is running rampant through our society whether it be in the...

About the Book Those seeking to enhance and hone their executive skills need only remember: It always begins with leadership. An authentic story containing personal insights, humor, and "real talk" from a municipal executive with over thirty years of experience, this book is designed to cultivate leadership skills. It's most applicable for those aspiring to become city managers, yet it encourages people to lead from wherever they are. Written by an...

When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can feel like your own mind is at war with itself. Instead of having productive and positive thoughts, you rehash the same worries and fears over and over again until they become unbearable. Did you really remember to lock the front door? What if you were to hit someone while driving your car? You may find yourself engaging in exhaustive rituals to keep these thoughts at bay. But soon, the doubts...

Karen Ranney pulls no punches when she tells the story of how she survived her addictions and went on to thrive as a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. Ruthlessly honest, Ranney reveals a simple but effective technique in The Immersion Principle, a technique that can help others achieve their dreams. Ranney lifts the curtain on her life and, with insight and humor, recounts the story of being an alcoholic, a binge eater, and a 2 1/2...

Many people who hoard understand the extent of their problem and are open to help. This book is not for them. Digging Out is for the concerned and frustrated friends and family members of people who do not fully accept the magnitude of their hoarding problem and refuse help from others. If you have a friend or loved one with a hoarding problem and are seeking a way to guide him or her to a healthier, safer way of life, this book

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