Full Description
Evaluate medications and treatment programs
Break free from addictive substances or behaviors and get a fresh start
Think you have an addiction? This compassionate guide helps you identify the problem and work towards a healthy, realistic approach to recovery, explaining the latest clinical and self-help treatments for both adults and teens. This book also offers tips on reducing cravings, handling your relationships, and staying well for the long run.
Discover how to
* Identify the reasons for addiction
* Choose the best treatment plan
* Handle slips and relapses
* Detect addictions in a loved one
* Find help and support
Contents
Foreword xvii
Introduction 1
Part I: The Hole in the Heart: Detecting Addiction 7
Chapter 1: Addiction: What Is It? 9
Chapter 2: Substance Use, Substance Abuse, and Addiction 23
Chapter 3: Behavioral Addictions: Addictions Without Substances 35
Chapter 4: Dancing with the Tiger: The Risks of Experimenting 51
Part II: Taking Those First Steps 63
Chapter 5: Recognizing Addiction in Yourself and Others 65
Chapter 6: Assessing Your Readiness: Do You Need Help Now? 85
Chapter 7: Quitting: Easy to Say, Hard to Do 99
Part III: Examining Treatment Approaches 109
Chapter 8: Treatment Choices 111
Chapter 9: Reviewing Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Options 123
Chapter 10: Treating Physical Dependence 145
Chapter 11: Twelve-Step Programs 163
Chapter 12: Joining Self-Help and Support Groups 173
Chapter 13: Alternative Treatments 181
Chapter 14: Teen Treatment 193
Part IV: Life in Recovery 209
Chapter 15: Overcoming Barriers to Recovery 211
Chapter 16: Handling Slips and Relapse 229
Chapter 17: Handling Work and Family During Recovery 239
Chapter 18: For Families and Friends: Ways to Make a Difference 253
Part V: The Part of Tens 267
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One 269
Chapter 20: More Than Ten Self-Help Resources 275
Index 285
