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Codependent No More: by Melody Beattie | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review Codependent No More by Melody Beattie is a self-help book that explains codependency and how to overcome it. Originally published in 1986, it was written before codependency was fully acknowledged in the mental health profession… This companion to Codependent No More includes: Overview of the book Important People Key Takeaways Analysis of Key Takeaways and much more!...

Un classique (depuis plus de 45 ans) Une présentation originale des première, deuxième et troisième Etapes du programme des AA (représentées par les trois pieds d'un tabouret). Une étude des défauts de caractère que nous révèle la quatrième Etape (représentée par des bouteilles de whisky vides). L'auteur aborde également à l'aide de 31 méditations quotidiennes les problèmes fréquemment rencontrés par les personnes en rétablissement....

Belief in God is clearly the preferred road to sobriety in A.A., despite a few Big Book disclaimers to the contrary. A.A.'s God doctrine often creates problems for non-Christians, atheists, agnostics and humanists, and has been critically addressed in my two other books: Daily Reprieve: A.A. for Atheists & Agnostics and Design For Living: Daily Meditations on the 12 Steps of A.A. for Atheists & Agnostics. Gods of Our Misunderstanding In A.A. - not...

Most widely used illegal drug in Britain, surveys indicate that around 65% of all 15 - 59-year-olds have taken some form of illegal drugs - the majority being Cannabis. Many of the millions of cannabis users have little idea of what it is, how it works, where it comes from and how to use it. The Essential Guide to Cannabis addresses these issues in simple, every day, language. It also gives in-depth information on buying cannabis, growing cannabis...

This collection of ten true stories is based on interviews with people who, in their youth, lived with an addicted parent or sibling. The subjects speak honestly about what it was like to grow up with a family member addicted to alcohol, drugs, food, pills, or gambling. While describing how they managed to cope, interviewees explore the full range of situations and emotions they experienced -from denial, anger, and confusion to acceptance and forgiveness....

This essential volume tackles the issues surrounding drunk driving. Readers are presented with a diversity of opinion on each issue, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will examine the effectiveness of drunk driving laws, and the use of anonymous tip lines. They will evaluate drunk driving among undocumented immigrants, and whether sobriety check points are effective. This collection of essays also examines...

LSD, MDMA, Ketamine, the number of drugs used to enhance the experience of clubs, music festivals, or social gatherings seems to grow year after year. Despite the immense danger of these drugs, they continue to be used recreationally by many young adults. This necessary edition joins the voices of organizations such as the Office on Women's Health, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Frontline in order to present readers with a...

This volume deals with the subject of drugs. In recognizing the intimate relationship between subject and reader, this collection of essays weaves together different points of view to make complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Readers will evaluate such topics as whether addiction is a disease, whether marijuana is harmful, and if teen prescription drug overdoses are increasing. They will consider whether home drug tests are helpful,...

When it comes to the road to recovery, antiquated notions abound. This book was created to highlight how, in the world today, there are actually many ways to get to and stay on the recovery path. In this book you'll read 11 stories of return. Return to living. Return from the darkness of dependency and addiction as told by the people who walked the road. The 11 contributors in this book talk about the circumstances that led up to their point...

While twelve-step recovery teaches the importance of living one day at a time, recovery is about building a bright future out of the wreckage of the past. That's where planning is valuable for the individual in recovery. This delightful planner reinforces the benefit of doing the footwork, and working toward the results one desires.