Millions of people enter or seriously consider entering alcohol or drug treatment each year. In their understandable state of urgency, most first-time treatment seekers and their loved ones may rush to the first treatment option they encounter. They are unlikely to be aware of why one form of intervention would be a good choice for their particular problem or why some approaches may, under some conditions, actually be harmful. Lacking reliable information, they are unable to make informed choices. Recovery from Addiction offers a concise, reader-friendly guide for substance dependent persons, their families, and friends to help make sense of... [Read More]
"Treatment Planning for Person-Centered Care puts the entire concept of individualized service planning into understandable language for all readers. The authors have captured the essence of active involvement of the persons served in the identification of needs (as well as strengths) and the development of a plan that will address those needs. This book is definitely in concert with and supports the CARF Behavioral Health standards, and would be an excellent resource to better understand how to move towards a person-centered assessment and planning process."-Nikki Migas, M.P.A., Managing Director, Behavioral Health Customer Service Unit, CARF. the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission"This book... [Read More]
Gain a fuller understanding of substance addiction and treatment options!Originally published in 1992 as The Facts About Drug Use, this updated edition contains new information about the effects of alcohol and recreational, mood-altering drugs on the body. The multiple causes of drug use and the options available to those dependent on drugs as a way of life are thoroughly and clearly described. Drug use affects nearly 1 out of 2 Americans and cuts across every social and economic boundary. The effects of addiction on the individual are great, and the cumulative effects on society are staggering. Knowledge of the adverse... [Read More]
Gain a fuller understanding of substance addiction and treatment options!Originally published in 1992 as The Facts About Drug Use, this updated edition contains new information about the effects of alcohol and recreational, mood-altering drugs on the body. The multiple causes of drug use and the options available to those dependent on drugs as a way of life are thoroughly and clearly described. Drug use affects nearly 1 out of 2 Americans and cuts across every social and economic boundary. The effects of addiction on the individual are great, and the cumulative effects on society are staggering. Knowledge of the adverse... [Read More]
Enough Already! is an easy read that educates alcoholics and addicts on precisely what to do to get and stay sober. After learning about the disease of alcoholism/addiction and time-tested tools of recovery, the reader is introduced to relapse prevention strategies, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 Step programs, and coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions that often lead to drug and alcohol use. This is followed by specific instructions on how to get started in recovery and a final inspiring chapter entitled "The Miracle." Having years of sobriety and experience in the... [Read More]
A substance use problem exists when one experiences any type of difficulty related to using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs including illicit street drugs or prescribed drugs such as painkillers or tranquilizers. The difficulty can be in any area of life; medical or physical, psychological, family, interpersonal, social, academic, occupational, legal, financial, or spiritual.This expanded new edition of the successful Graywind Publications title provides the reader with practical information and skills to help them understand and change a drug or alcohol problem. Designed to be used in conjunction with therapy or counseling, it focuses on special issues involved in stopping... [Read More]
Whether addicted or not, we all have stories to tell The stories of tragedy and redemption found within Tales of Addiction are not about the well known celebrities you find in the usual tabloids. Rather, these stories are true-grit tales told by people you will never meet but whose words will haunt you for months, years maybe. The author collected the stories for over two years through a "call for stories" she put in journals, workshops and lectures. Interwoven throughout, Barbara and her son share their own story of pain and struggle. In this book, you'll learn:... [Read More]
Enough Already! is an easy read that educates alcoholics and addicts on precisely what to do to get and stay sober. After learning about the disease of alcoholism/addiction and time-tested tools of recovery, the reader is introduced to relapse prevention strategies, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 Step programs, and coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions that often lead to drug and alcohol use. This is followed by specific instructions on how to get started in recovery and a final inspiring chapter entitled "The Miracle." Having years of sobriety and experience in the... [Read More]
Celebrate Intervention is an easy step by step guide that explains how to do an intervention using biblical principles. Can be used by a person who would like training to become a professional interventionist or for the family and friends who are planning to do an intervention, but would like to do it the right way. Celebrate Intervention also includes the Christian drug and alcohol Recovery Workbook. The workbook is currently being used by Salvation Army and Christian Treatment Centers across the country. It is ideal for any individual who is struggling with a drug and/or alcohol problem. There are... [Read More]
The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure contains the powerful three-step program to total recovery that is the basis of the miraculous success of the Passages Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, California. You'll learn the three steps to permanent sobriety; the four causes of dependency; how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are key factors in your recovery; and how to create your own personalized treatment program with the help of health professionals where you live--one that gets to the real, underlying causes of dependency. A visionary and an innovator, Chris Prentiss brings new hope to people everywhere who are dependent on drugs,... [Read More]
Millions of people enter or seriously consider entering alcohol or drug treatment each year. In their understandable state of urgency, most first-time treatment seekers and their loved ones may rush to the first treatment option they encounter. They are unlikely to be aware of why one form of intervention would be a good choice for their particular problem or why some approaches may, under some conditions, actually be harmful. Lacking reliable information, they are unable to make informed choices. Recovery from Addiction offers a concise, reader-friendly guide for substance dependent persons, their families, and friends to help make sense of... [Read More]
Enough Already! is an easy read that educates alcoholics and addicts on precisely what to do to get and stay sober. After learning about the disease of alcoholism/addiction and time-tested tools of recovery, the reader is introduced to relapse prevention strategies, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 Step programs, and coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions that often lead to drug and alcohol use. This is followed by specific instructions on how to get started in recovery and a final inspiring chapter entitled "The Miracle." Having years of sobriety and experience in the... [Read More]
Enough Already! is an easy read that educates alcoholics and addicts on precisely what to do to get and stay sober. After learning about the disease of alcoholism/addiction and time-tested tools of recovery, the reader is introduced to relapse prevention strategies, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 Step programs, and coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions that often lead to drug and alcohol use. This is followed by specific instructions on how to get started in recovery and a final inspiring chapter entitled "The Miracle." Having years of sobriety and experience in the... [Read More]
An in-depth look at the relevance of religious and spiritual issues to alcohol and drug use and abuse throughout the lifespanSpiritual issues and forgiveness are oft-neglected topics in treatment programs for substance abusers. This unique book brings those underrated components of recovery to the forefront through current research, case studies, and the insight of experts in the field of spirituality as well as drug/alcohol treatment. It illustrates the important interrelationship among religiousness, spirituality, forgiveness, and alcohol and drug use and abuse throughout the lifespan. The contributors examine the effects of religiousness and spirituality on recovery in relation to more widely... [Read More]
An in-depth look at the relevance of religious and spiritual issues to alcohol and drug use and abuse throughout the lifespanSpiritual issues and forgiveness are oft-neglected topics in treatment programs for substance abusers. This unique book brings those underrated components of recovery to the forefront through current research, case studies, and the insight of experts in the field of spirituality as well as drug/alcohol treatment. It illustrates the important interrelationship among religiousness, spirituality, forgiveness, and alcohol and drug use and abuse throughout the lifespan. The contributors examine the effects of religiousness and spirituality on recovery in relation to more widely... [Read More]
Pioneering evidence is presented in this book to support the effectiveness of peer counseling for substance abuse treatment of pregnant women and their families. The introduction by Barry R. Sherman describes his personal experience as a behavioral scientist doing work in a culture other than his own. A comprehensive overview of the crack epidemic and its impact on women is followed by an up-to-date account of acupuncture in addiction treatment. The authors use the theory and principles of social learning to justify the peer counselor model known as SISTERS. Chapters include discussions of conducting culturally competent research, development and validation... [Read More]
"The scope includes behavioral addictions such as eating disorders, gambling and compulsive shopping. Preparation of the profession is heavily featured in numerous articles on standards, training, ehtics and professional organizations. An emphasis on expectations and current practice make this set and excellent resource for those preparing for work in their fields. Therefore, this title is highly appropriate for academic libraries."-John R.M. Lawrence"This comphrehensive resource makes a great companion to works such as Edith M. Freeman’s Substance Abuse Treatment (Sage, 1993), Gary L. Fisher and Thomas C. Harrison’s Substance Abuse (4th ed., Allyn & Bacon, 2008), and most of the works... [Read More]
Celebrate Intervention is an easy step by step guide that explains how to do an intervention using biblical principles. Can be used by a person who would like training to become a professional interventionist or for the family and friends who are planning to do an intervention, but would like to do it the right way. Celebrate Intervention also includes the Christian drug and alcohol Recovery Workbook. The workbook is currently being used by Salvation Army and Christian Treatment Centers across the country. It is ideal for any individual who is struggling with a drug and/or alcohol problem. There are... [Read More]
Reviewing current theoretical paradigms for depression, this practical reference discusses the differential diagnosis of depression suffered during addiction recovery-delineating successful treatment strategies for the subtypes of depression common to patients in recovery such as adjustment disorder with depressed mood, major depressive disorder, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, and organic mood disorder.
The beautiful piece of Jewelry Serenity Prayer rings are currently catching on like never before. Perhaps this is due to the economic downturn, because the most popular Jewelry Serenity Prayer appears on is in very affordable, long lasting materials like tungsten, titanium, & stainless steel. Once the province of those recovering from addiction (due to its famous incorporation into AA & other twelve step organizations), jewelry Serenity Prayer items are now sported by a much more general demographic. Because the jewelry Serenity Prayer appears on is, of course, regularly|usually|generally[/spin] too small to hold the full text of the Prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, & the wisdom to know the difference." Therefore, the jewelry Serenity Prayer version is generally abbreviated to the first few words or so. With so much conflict & uncertainty happening all around us, more & more people are finding that jewelry Serenity Prayer is just what they need to stay grounded in reality. If you find you often get carried away with worrying, jewelry Serenity Prayer may be nice to give yourself as a reminder of your strength & resilience. Are you one of those who: mulls over thoughts? Chews & chews on an idea like a dog with a bone? Beats a thought to death only to find that you gained nothing?
Fear st&s for False Evidence Appearing Real, & wearing your jewelry Serenity Prayer will remind you not to give in to fear when things get rough.
What you give your attention to will become your life, & what you most often think on or worry over will eventually become your life experience. What you allow your conscious mind to dwell upon will produce the seeds that the subconscious mind will plant & grow into your life experience. Wearing a simple token like the jewelry Serenity Prayer ring to focus on can help you keep your mind on the key virtues the Prayer outlines: serenity, courage, & wisdom.
This is not up for debate, what your mind dwells on will come into fruition.
Worriers have some general characteristics. Check yourself against the list & if you find yourself there, you need jewelry Serenity Prayer in your life!
Worriers:
Are selfish
Find fault with everyone else
Gossip
Blame others for their situation
Say a lot of "yes, buts"
Are slaves to the opinions of others
Spend more time pondering then doing
See yourself here? That's okay; it doesn't mean you're a bad person. It means you're scared! The earlier fans of jewelry Serenity Prayer can tell you that admitting your problem is the first & most difficult step to recovery. Now that you are aware of the problem, you can gain the insight to change your life. As silly as it may sound, a small material item like jewelry Serenity Prayer etchings to carry with you through your daily life & use to help you meditate upon positive themes is a very valuable tool in creating this change.
