Addiction and therapy Books

Book SynopsisMake 2020 the year you quit the cigarettes for good with this ground-breaking book ________Allen Carr will help you break addiction for ever in this fully updated edition of The Only Way to Stop Smoking Permanently.You''ll soon be able to: - Achieve the right frame of mind to quit - Avoid weight gain - Quit without dependence on rules or gimmicks - Enjoy the freedom and choices that non-smokers have in life - Quit without willpowerIt''s time to begin your new life as a non-smoker with Allen Carr''s The Only Way to Stop Smoking Permanently.________''A different approach... a stunning success'' Sun''I was exhilarated by a new sense of freedom'' Independent''His skill is in removing psychological dependence'' Sunday Times''Allow Allen Carr to help you escape painlessly today'' Observer

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Book SynopsisTHE BRAND-NEW UPGRADE OF THE WORLD''S BEST-SELLING STOP SMOKING BOOK OF ALL TIME. Allen Carr''s Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of this method. It now includes advice on important contemporary issues such as vaping, cannabis, JUUL, the association between smoking and self-harm & anxiety, the dopamine issue, and more advice about habitual triggers. It also features a hypnotherapy track, offering an additional way to process the method. Through following this method, you will not only be set free from your smoking or vaping addiction but you will also find it easy and even enjoyable to quit. • Without using willpower, aids, substitutes, or gimmicks • Without gaining weight • Without suffering anxiety, depression, or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms • Without envying partners, friends

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Book SynopsisDr Kaitlyn Regehr is a leading expert on the cultural impacts of social media. She's an associate professor at UCL (University College London), lecturing on digital literacy, a prominent voice in the media, a key influence in policy circles, and a mum of two.Kaitlyn appears regularly in the media as an expert on this subject, including BBC News, ITV, BBC Women's Hour, Channel 4 and in The Economist. She has provided consultation in the House of Lords, to Members of Parliament, the Metropolitan Police, the Scottish Government, and Prevent.Her research fed into the Online Safety Act and the new Cyberflashing legislation. The Labour Party have pledged to implement her most recent report's recommendations across the national curriculum.

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Book SynopsisDr Kanojia, known widely as 'Dr K,' is the world's foremost expert on video game psychology and the author of How to Raise a Healthy Gamer.He is Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a private psychiatrist working with e-sports professionals, and the co-founder of Healthy Gamer, an online digital mental health platform that helps gamers and parents achieve healthy video gaming habits. Dr K's expertise is further informed by his own personal history as someone who struggled with his own video game addiction as a teenager and young adult. He made the radical decision to escape his own habits, travelling to India and embarking on a seven-year journey to become a monk. He later returned to the US, conducted neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School, and completed his psychiatry training. He continues to teach about video game addiction at Harvard Medical School.

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2022 Sports Book Awards''brave ... visceral ... a brilliant, brilliant read ... I would recommend this book to everyone.'' Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live''so honest ... everybody should read Hooked to understand what anybody in this situation has been through.'' Susanna Reid, Good Morning Britain''a fantastic book ... a remarkable read.'' Richard Madeley, Good Morning Britain''Brave, poignant and very moving. This book will change lives.'' Jamie Redknapp''A courageous, emotional and vitally important book.'' Jeff StellingPaul Merson''s wonderfully moving and brutally honest memoir of battling addiction for three decades.For twenty-one years Paul Merson played professional football. He won two First Division titles with Arsenal and was one of the finest players of his generation. But for thirty years Paul Merson has also been an addict. Alcohol, drugs, gambling: a desperately unenviable cocktail of addictions and depression which has plagued his entire adult life and driven him to the verge of suicide. ''I''ve come to realise that I''m powerless over alcohol ... I''m an alcoholic. My drinking and gambling have left a lot of wreckage.'' Until recently the drinking and gambling were still raging. ''I wanted to kill myself. I couldn''t go on anymore. I just couldn''t see a way out.'' Then something clicked. ''One day, I was walking home from the pub late on a Sunday evening, and I thought to myself: I''ve had enough of feeling like this, every day of my life. I rang up Alcoholics Anonymous the next day, and since then I haven''t had a drink.''Hooked is Merson''s wonderfully moving and brutally honest memoir of battling addiction, searingly charting his journey over three decades. It is absolutely unflinching in detailing his emotional and psychological troughs and in raking over the painful embers of an adult life blighted by such debilitating issues. Hooked will kick-start a crucial national conversation about addiction, depression and the damage they wreak. ''Addiction is the loneliest of places. You''re a slave to insecurity and ego. But it has to be you that wants things to change. Never be afraid to talk: the more you talk about the addictions the more it takes the power out of them. You''re never alone.''Trade ReviewBrave, poignant and very moving. This book will change lives. -- Jamie RedknappA courageous, emotional and vitally important book. -- Jeff StellingEven when baring his soul, Paul Merson is entertainingly fluent in the language of football. The Merse's new book, Hooked, is frank, sometimes funny, often horrifying. * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisMany people blame sugar cravings on lack of willpower rather than accept that sugar is highly addictiveeven more so than cocaine, nicotine, and alcohol. The problem isn't just dessert, but the fact that sugar is everywhere. Approximately 80% of products in supermarkets contain sugar, so it's unsurprising that many people struggle to eliminate it from their diets. In Sugarless, Dr. Nicole Avenaa pioneering neuroscientist on food addictionspells out the substance's detrimental effects on the brain and body. She empowers readers with an easy 7-step program to help them find the hidden sugars in their foods, control their sweet tooth, and break the vicious diet cycle for good. Sugarless also includes 30 sugar-free recipes.

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Book Synopsis"The Allen Carr method has helped millions quit smoking. Now its experts are determined to tackle the UK''s obsession with digital devices" - Daily Express"You''ll be aware off how your devices affect you and most of all, you will enjoy the feeling of regaining control" - Daily MirrorDo you pull out your phone at every idle moment? Do hours slip away as you mindlessly scroll? Has your smartphone added a level of detachment between you and the outside world? Sadly technology which should be a wonderful boon to us has started to blight our lives. The average adult spends nearly ten hours a day looking at digital screens, leading to unprecedented levels of stress, isolation, procrastination and inertia. The fact is that digital dependence is an addiction and should be treated as such. Allen Carr''s Easyway is a breath of fresh air when it comes to addiction treatment. Tried and tested as an incredibly successful stop-smoking method, its principles have since been applied to other addictions such as alcohol, gambling and caffeine with outstanding results. Here, for the first time, the Easyway method has been used to overcome digital addiction, and it really works! Smart Phone Dumb Phone rewires our relationship to technology. By unravelling the brainwashing process behind our addictive behaviour, we are freed from dependence and can reassert control over our time and productivity. Including 20 practical steps to help you along your way, this wonderful guide will release you from the clutches of your smartphone and allow you to live in the moment. It truly is the easyway.

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Book SynopsisREAD THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr''s Easyway is a global phenomenon. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world. In The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking, Allen Carr''s Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking for women, acknowledging that women who want to stop drinking face particular difficulties-and tailored to their needs.By explaining why you feel the need to drink and with simple step-by-step instructions to set you free, Allen Carr shows you how to escape from the alcohol trap. This book comes with several assurances: You won''t feel like you''re being talked down to; there are no scare tactics or gimmicks; you won''t feel deprived; and you won''t miss drinking.What people say about Allen Carr''s Easyway method:"The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle."Anjelica Huston"It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from my addiction."Sir Anthony Hopkins"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence."The Sunday Times

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Book Synopsis“Captivating…a real person comes through in its page…Lively, hellacious, entertaining, sharp, feisty, and touching.” —Salon.comHow to Make Love Like a Porn Star, the mega-bestselling memoir, triumphant survival story, and cautionary tale that spent over six weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and rocketed adult film icon Jenna Jameson into the mainstream spotlight, is now in paperback for the very first time. Her unforgettable memoir is many things at once: a shocking sexual history; an insider’s guide to the secret workings of the billion-dollar adult-film industry; and a gripping thriller that probes deep into Jameson’s dark past. With never-before-seen photographs from Jenna’s private collection, exclusive photos taken for this book, and original cartoon strips, this memoir is an unparalleled exploration of sexual freedom. Trade Review"Fascinating." -- Entertainment Weekly "In this book, Jameson gets you rooting for her... Captivating ... a real person comes through in its page... Lively, hellacious, entertaining, sharp, feisty, and touching enough to earn Jameson the right to wear the 'Heart Breaker' tattoo on her right butt cheek." -- Salon.com "Thespian talent notwithstanding, an adult movie performer's greatest asset is stamina; and by that measure Jenna Jameson the author deserves accolades. She is tireless... Jenna Jameson aims high ... for aspiring performers, it's a gold mine." -- New York Times Book Review "With its wit...its celebrity dish...and its frank, one-fisted prose style...the queen of porn's autobiography is destined to become a lowbrow classic. Remarkably appealing and honest...should earn Jameson some of the mainstream acceptance she so clearly desires." -- Publishers Weekly "It will undoubtedly move her into the mass market even further." -- Wall Street Journal "As you'd expect, it's chock full of oh-my-God tidbits." -- Newsweek "G-stringed Horatio Alger story." -- New York Times "Wow!" -- Esquire Fashion-magazine-quality color photographs...So far How to Make Love Like a Porn Star has received more favorable notices than just about any prescriptive book - on sex or any other topic." -- New York Post "Racy" -- Star "Jenna Jameson is the biggest adult film star in the world... She's a legend in her own time." -- Playboy "Jenna Jameson is an Icon." -- 101 magazine "The woman who put the star in porn star." -- Rolling Stone

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Book SynopsisA new popular psychology title looking at where video games come from, why we play them, and taking a balanced, clinical view of whether they are healthy or not, depending on our individual player-game relationship.

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Book SynopsisA bravely honest and brilliantly comic account of how one mother gave up drinking and started living. This is Bridget Jones Dries Out.Clare Pooley is a Cambridge graduate and was a Managing Partner at one of the world''s biggest advertising agencies, and yet by eighteen months ago she''d become an overweight, depressed, middle-aged mother of three who was drinking more than a bottle of wine a day, and spending her evenings Googling ''Am I an alcoholic?''In a desperate bid to turn her life around, she quit drinking and started a blog. She called it Mummy Was a Secret Drinker.This book is the story of a year in Clare''s life. A year that started with her quitting booze having been drinking more than a bottle of wine every day. It sees her starting a hugely successful blog, then getting and beating breast cancer. By the end of the year she is booze free and cancer free, two stone lighter and with a life that is so much richer, healthier and more reTrade ReviewBrutally honest and sparkily funny * Sunday Express *The Sober Diaries is a misconception-busting book, which draws on Pooley's extensive research. * Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisChristopher Dines has profound experience of recovery and personal growth; he struggled with drug addiction for most of his young adult life, and came into recovery in 2004, after a career as a music producer and well-known electronic house DJ.In this book, he shares insights, epiphanies and practical strategies for anyone struggling with their wellbeing, but most particularly those in recovery from addiction, those in toxic relationships or those with destructive lifestyles and behaviours. Covering such resonant themes as feelings of unworthiness, the need for gentle compassion and the power of authentic relationships, this book offers an abundance of exercises to unlock a deeper understanding, and nearly 200 questions to enable a true self-appraisal. This is self-care at its most profound, resonant and visceral level - as more than just a regular yoga habit, Super Self Care offers a chance to rewrite the script that ties us to co-dependency, addictive behaviours and shame.Trade ReviewChristopher Dines has demonstrated extraordinary courage in overcoming challenges which he shares with his readers as a means of joining them in their own. His excellent examples of ideas to help calm the mind and body, practice self-care and move through obstacles, is inspiring. -- Eileen RockefellerSuper Self-Care is about radical new ways to parent yourself and give birth to the beautiful being who lives within you... as comprehensive as it is illuminating. -- Kelly McNelis

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Book SynopsisREAD STOP SMOKING NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONSMOKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr''s Easyway is a global phenomenon. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world. Stop Smoking Now is the latest cutting-edge presentation of the method. Set out in a clear, easy-to-read format with the added benefit of a hypnotherapy track, this book makes it easier than ever before to get free. It eliminates the fears that keep you hooked and ensures you won''t miss cigarettes. It works both for heavy and casual smokers, and regardless of how long you''ve been smoking. There are no gimmicks or scare tactics, you won''t put on weight, and you can even smoke while you read.• A UNIQUE METHOD THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE WILLPOWER• REMOVES THE DESIRE TO SMOKE• STOP EASILY, IMMEDIATELY AND PAINLESSLY• REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFEPraise for Allen Carr''s Easyway method:"The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle."Anjelica Huston"It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from my addiction."Sir Anthony Hopkins"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence."The Sunday Times

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Book Synopsis“The Addiction Inoculation is a vital look into best practices parenting. Writing as a teacher, a mother, and, as it happens, a recovering alcoholic, Lahey''s stance is so compassionate, her advice so smart, any and all parents will benefit from her hard-won wisdom.” —Peggy Orenstein, author of Girls & Sex and Boys & SexIn this supportive, life-saving resource, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure helps parents and educators understand the roots of substance abuse and identify who is most at risk for addiction, and offers practical steps for prevention.Jessica Lahey was born into a family with a long history of alcoholism and drug abuse. Despite her desire to thwart her genetic legacy, she became an alcoholic and didn’t find her way out until her early forties. Jessica has worked as a teacher in substance abuse programs for teens, and was determined to inoculate her two adolescent sons against their most dangerous inheritance. All children, regardless of their genetics, are at some risk for substance abuse. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, teen drug addiction is the nation’s largest preventable and costly health problem. Despite the existence of proven preventive strategies, nine out of ten adults with substance use disorder report they began drinking and taking drugs before age eighteen. The Addiction Inoculation is a comprehensive resource parents and educators can use to prevent substance abuse in children. Based on research in child welfare, psychology, substance abuse, and developmental neuroscience, this essential guide provides evidence-based strategies and practical tools adults need to understand, support, and educate resilient, addiction-resistant children. The guidelines are age-appropriate and actionable—from navigating a child’s risk for addiction, to interpreting signs of early abuse, to advice for broaching difficult conversations with children. The Addiction Inoculation is an empathetic, accessible resource for anyone who plays a vital role in children’s lives—parents, teachers, coaches, or pediatricians—to help them raise kids who will grow up healthy, happy, and addiction-free.Trade Review“Substance abuse is a complex topic, but Lahey separates myth from reality in this deeply researched resource for parents and educators. As a therapist, I know I will be recommending her book to many families for years to come.” — Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone “The Addiction Inoculation is a vital look into best practices parenting. Writing as a teacher, a mother, and, as it happens, a recovering alcoholic, Lahey's stance is so compassionate, her advice so smart, any and all parents will benefit from her hard-won wisdom.” — Peggy Orenstein, author of Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex "Urgent and practical, this is a must-read for parents, teachers, and anyone working with teenagers." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Hard and tremendously important conversations are at the core of The Addiction Inoculation. But thanks to Jessica Lahey’s wit, compassion, and beautiful writing, reading it feels like having those conversations with your most entertaining friend who also happens to be an expert in substance abuse research, education, and child development.” — David Epstein, author of Range and The Sports Gene “Take your blinders off and let the wise and beloved Jessica Lahey show you precisely how to protect your kids from the allure of substance abuse. Rich with dialogue drawn from her personal and professional experience, Lahey demonstrates that constant communication on this difficult subject fosters the strong trusting connections that will keep our kids safe. Compelling, compassionate, and comprehensive, this is the definitive how-to on a topic we ignore at our peril.’’ — Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult This book is going to help a lot of people. — Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy "It's an important book for the parent who says, 'This could never happen to my kid.' Because it could." — New York Times "This book combines expertise with humble personal experience to show how modeling, believing in our children, and valuing learning instead of accolades will go a long way toward preventing addiction." — Library Journal "Lahey compassionately lays out the societal pressures that can result in toxic stress and aggressive behavior. . . . Foundational advice to steer young adults away from the urges and temptations that lead to substance abuse." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisARE YOU REALLY IN CONTROL OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL?ARE YOU FINDING YOUR NEED TO DRINK GETTING STRONGER?DO YOU DEPEND ON ALCOHOL TO MANAGE DAILY LIFE? In his role as a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Tim Cantopher has worked with countless people to help them overcome dependency, and this book distils his decades of experience into a series of practical, achievable, straightforward steps to reduce your own intake, or give up altogether. Problem Drinking explains why you are drinking too much, what alcohol does to you physiologically, the influence of environment and personality, and the long-term consequences of alcohol addiction. It offers supportive strategies to help you cut down or do without, including advice on relaxation and sleep, problem-solving approaches, time management skills, and insight into drug treatments, the disease concept and the role of Alcoholics Anonymous.Read this book, take it one day at a time, and don't look back.

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Book Synopsis Gambling Disorder: A Clinical Guide to Treatment is a systematic, eloquent, and exhaustive examination of the etiology, psychopathology, neurobiology, and treatment of the disorder, which was reclassified for DSM-5. Building on its 2004 predecessor, Pathological Gambling, which was groundbreaking for its era, the second edition has been thoroughly restructured and is designed to prepare clinicians to diagnose, treat, and—most important of all—understand their patients with the disorder. More common than previously supposed, gambling disorder is associated with decreased self-esteem, comorbid substance use disorders, financial and legal difficulties, relationship and family stress, and suicidality. Yet, many clinicians are unaware of the personal and social consequences of this disorder, as well as its implications for public health. Accordingly, the book provides a detailed look at the effects of gambling on societal, familial, and individual health and well-being and prepares clinicians to accurately assess their patients and provide effective treatments. As befits a field that has been the recent focus of so much innovative and promising research, the new edition boasts a fresh roster of contributors, each of whom bring special insight to their areas of expertise. Noteworthy topics include: • Currently available screening and assessment instruments for diagnosing gambling disorder and monitoring symptom change are discussed in-depth, including psychometric properties, norms, administration methods, and scoring and interpretation of each instrument. • Online gambling and gambling-gaming convergence is considered in a new chapter, which explores the complex interplay between gambling and technology. Highlighted issues include the growth of interactive platforms, role of new player experiences and reward structures, tailoring of products to individuals, and integration into other online activities, such as gaming and social media.• Gender differences in epidemiology, phenomenology, psychiatric comorbidity, and biology have been identified among patients with gambling disorder, with important treatment implications. Similarly, older adults and young people can exhibit significant differences in behavior. These are explored in separate, clinically rich, chapters.• The always evolving field of gambling and criminal/legal issues is explored in a chapter on forensic issues in gambling, which examines the relationship of gambling disorder to antisocial personality disorder and domestic abuse, and looks at the interface between gambling and the legal system.• Tremendous advances in the treatment of gambling disorder have been made since the last edition, and these are reflected in comprehensive chapters on psychosocial and pharmacological treatments. Full of expert clinical knowledge and cutting-edge research, Gambling Disorder: A Clinical Guide to Treatment is the clinician's comprehensive guide to helping patients with gambling disorder find relief from this disabling disorder.Trade ReviewThis book presents up-to-date information regarding this frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed disorder. It will be useful in updating one's knowledge base regarding gambling disorder. -- Michael Easton, MD * Doody *Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. Epidemiology: The Good, the Bad, and the UglyChapter 2. Clinical CharacteristicsChapter 3. Older AdultsChapter 4. Gender DifferencesChapter 5. Online Gambling and Gambling-Gaming ConvergenceChapter 6. Legal and Forensic IssuesChapter 7. Cognitive and Behavioral UnderpinningsChapter 8. NeurobiologyChapter 9. Screening and Assessment InstrumentsChapter 10. Understanding Youth Gambling Problems: Prevention and Treatment StrategiesChapter 11. Psychosocial TreatmentsChapter 12. Pharmacological TreatmentsAppendix A: DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling DisorderAppendix B: Early Intervention Gambling Health Test (EIGHT)Appendix C: Gambling Symptom Assessment Scale (G-SAS)Appendix D: South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)Appendix E: Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale Modified for Pathological Gambling (PG-YBOCS)Index

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Book Synopsis*AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021***Selected as one of TIME's 100 Must-Read Books of 2021**'Profound and singular, smart and sad and funny. . . We need Pilgrim Bell.' TOMMY ORANGEWith formal virtuosity and ruthless precision, Kaveh Akbar's second collection takes its readers on a spiritual journey of disavowal, fiercely attendant to the presence of divinity where artifacts of self and belonging have been shed. How does one recover from addiction without destroying the self-as-addict? And if living justly in a nation that would see them erased is, too, a kind of self-destruction, what does one do with the body's question, "what now shall I repair?" Here, Akbar responds with prayer as an act of devotion to dissonance - the infinite void of a loved one's absence, the indulgence of austerity, making a life as a Muslim in an Islamophobic nation - teasing the sacred out of silence and stillness.Richly crafted and generous, Pilgrim Bell's linguistic rigour is tuned to the register of this moment and any moment. As the swinging soul crashes into its limits, against the atrocities of the American empire, and through a profoundly human capacity for cruelty and grace, these brilliant poems dare to exist in the empty space where song lives - resonant, revelatory, and holy.America, I warn you, if you invite me into your homeI will linger,kissing my beloveds frankly,pulling up radishesand capping all your pens.There are no good kings,only burning palaces.-from 'The Palace''Very few living writers write so achingly toward God as Kaveh Akbar . . . each of the poems in this collection finds its target' LAUREN GROFFTrade ReviewVery few living writers write so achingly toward God as Kaveh Akbar . . . each of the poems in this collection finds its target -- Lauren Groff * Observer, *Books of the Year* *These are poems on the grand scale, staging dramas of cosmic light and dark -- David Wheatley * Guardian *Kaveh Akbar is the sorcerer's sorcerer, masterful in the way he wields language . . . Profound and singular, smart and sad and funny, but most of all truth's beauty and beauty's truth sung . . . We need Pilgrim Bell. We need Kaveh Akbar -- Tommy Orange, author of THERE THEREA measured, quiet pondering of intense subjects and subjectivities... Pilgrim Bell insistently travels to necessary places, with regard to the intimacies of faith, the landscapes of empire and the performativity and honesty of poetry. The poems are deeply considered and show a contemplative maturation of Akbar's voice -- Khairani Barokka * Times Literary Supplement *What thrilled me most about this book was another commitment: the commitment to writing discomfort, or ugliness. Doing it well, and doing it without insisting upon beautification. Pilgrim Bell is a book that chooses honesty over beauty, which makes it a breathtaking text -- Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A LITTLE DEVIL IN AMERICAKaveh Akbar is truly a great writer, and his new collection Pilgrim Bell is a marvel. Like his previous work, it dazzles us. Akbar is an unlikely prophet - hilarious and irreverent and self-deprecating. Yet even nonbelievers will travel the circles of faith and hellscape, love and rebuke, through his captivating voice. He is incapable of setting down a line that's less than luminous. Pilgrim Bell is destined to become a classic -- Mary KarrWorking at and along the outer edges of language, Pilgrim Bell calls us to attention and to attend to that which poetry and prayer share, while simultaneously demanding that we tend to the political, the social, the erotic - all that is quotidian and human . . . In Pilgrim Bell, the poet Kaveh Akbar, 'God's incarnate spit in the mud,' takes us down to the ground, to the prosaic, the dismissed and overlooked, the better to talk to the great Silence, bearer of many names including that of God -- M. NourbeSe PhilipIn this rich and moving collection, Akbar writes poems of contradiction and ambivalence centered on religious belief and ethnic and national identity. Evocative and polyphonic, surprising but never artificially shocking, Akbar's poems flit from the divine to the corporeal in the same breath . . . This impressive, thoughtful work shimmers with inventive syntax and spiritual profundity -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis book provides professionals with the confidence and know-how to build a complete substance misuse management programme and deliver it within their respective workplace, regardless of sector or discipline.Organizations are frequently in the dark about their rights and obligations where substance misuse takes place in their workplace, affects performance or employee wellbeing, or in extreme cases has a devastating impact on both the company and its employees. There is no formal training for HR, Occupational Health or Health and Safety professionals, solicitors, union representatives and many more situations. This book is written in such a way that as to help those professions, as well as individuals, understand the step-by-step process for building a complete workplace substance and alcohol misuse programme.Managing Workplace Substance Misuse is written by the UK's only registered expert witness for substance misuse policy writing, implementation and mediatioTable of ContentsSome Common Drugs Found in the Workplace, Foreword, Introduction, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Index

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Book SynopsisFree yourself from your psychological dependence on alcohol with the world-renowned, internationally bestselling Easyway method.Problem drinking begins with emotions. The desire to have just the one to relax after work. The turning to a bottle of wine when things are going wrong and you''re feeling stressed. The big special days, such as birthdays and Christmas, which we believe wouldn''t be the same without a drink. Meanwhile, this wrongful belief is wreaking havoc with our health, relationships, finances, and lives. This destructive cycle can end. With Allen Carr''s Easyway method, you have the power to stop drinking without willpower and without missing out.The world-renowned, clinically-proven Easyway method has helped an estimated 50 million people with their behavioral issues and addictions. It works by unraveling the cognitive brainwashing that leads you to desire the very thing that is harming you. By explaining why you feel the need to dr

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Book SynopsisEdited and with contributions by Lois Badey''I have a secret. Secrets can be dangerous. They make tell lies. You can lie to others, but mostly, you lie to yourself...'' - JanetDrawing from his 35,000-member strong community, one of the country''s most successful sobriety coaches, Simon Chapple brings us real, raw, relatable stories from individuals who''ve found joy in an alcohol-free life. Powerful, healing, resonant and true, the experiences in this unforgettable book will make a real impact on anyone who is exploring their relationship with alcohol, or who needs support, inspiration, or a reason to go sober. Featuring contributions from some of the most well-known personalities in the Sober Space, sharing their own extraordinary journies, some of these stories are shocking, some are moving, some will make you cringe and others will make you laugh out loud; all are inspiring and powerfully motivating. The hope is that readers will see their ow

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Book SynopsisA unique clinical resource, this book shows how to infuse the methods and spirit of motivational interviewing (MI) into group-based interventions. The authors demonstrate how the four processes of MI with individuals translate into group contexts. They explain both the challenges and the unique benefits of MI groups, guiding practitioners to build the skills they need to lead psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic, and support groups successfully. A wealth of clinical examples are featured. Chapters by contributing authors present innovative group applications targeting specific problems: substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, chronic health conditions, weight management, adolescent risk behaviors, intimate partner violence, and sexual offending. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.Trade Review"Wagner and Ingersoll do a masterful job of showing how to integrate the spirit, strategies, and concepts of MI into group work in a consistent and credible manner. They describe in detail how to deal with the needs and perspectives of multiple group members while promoting the process of change for both individuals and the group. The book is filled with practical suggestions, scientific studies, and the rich experiences of pioneering practitioners who are integrating MI into different types of groups. The breadth and depth of the coverage is impressive, and the practical examples of interactions very helpful. This book should be required reading for anyone considering doing MI in groups."--Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Maryland, Baltimore County "Wagner and Ingersoll succeed in answering a question that practitioners of all stripes have been asking for 20 years: 'How do we do MI in groups?' Bringing to bear their talents as researchers, practitioners, and trainers, the authors have woven a tapestry of art and science. This is a soup-to-nuts guide on how to start and run different types of MI groups, including a trove of advice from the contributing authors about applications for specific populations. A welcome addition to the MI literature."--David B. Rosengren, PhD, Prevention Research Institute, Lexington, Kentucky; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers "This important book breaks new ground by comprehensively extending MI to group psychotherapy. It is particularly strong in its detailed suggestions about how to conduct MI groups, along with its interesting and informative case studies. Experienced and novice group therapists and MI practitioners can learn a great deal from this book."--Hal Arkowitz, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Arizona; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers "Wagner and Ingersoll are to be commended for providing this engaging, relevant, and comprehensive book. Including chapters by other well-recognized experts, the authors put forth evidence-based therapeutic recommendations and identify important considerations for MI group practice. The book offers specific guidelines for developing groups for a variety of target populations. As a trainer of group therapy, I was particularly impressed with the depth of group practice facilitation skills communicated; this is rare to find."--Rebecca R. MacNair-Semands, PhD, Senior Associate Director, Counseling Center, University of North Carolina at Charlotte "MI is about the therapist's attempts to mirror the client's own goals and desires, so that self-initiated change can begin. This book introduces a new kind of social mirroring for MI: the group setting. Through an insightful sequence of chapters, the book shows how peer interactions can assist in the change process. There are potential pitfalls--for example, group members might argue with rather than roll with each other's sticking points--but, fortunately, the book provides much practical information about how to focus and shape the group discourse for maximum utility. A rich blend of psychological insights is the result."--Kennon M. Sheldon, PhD, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri -Motivational Interviewing in Groups is a very worthy effort to disseminate information about a clinical technique that can be extremely helpful in working with resistant clients. The authors and their colleagues are to be commended for their dedication in working with people who are often underserved, overlooked, or even shunned by the provider community. They have obviously done a tremendous amount of work in developing and practicing their techniques, and they have accomplished a great deal in demonstrating how MI can be taken out of the consulting room and into the group room.--Journal of the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society, 5/1/2016ƒƒThe outcomes for MI in groups show enhanced client accountability and group engagement. This book offers an exceedingly practical, accessible, and helpful roadmap to its use….As an instructive guide, this text not only affirms this method of practice in groups, but also offers a plethora of very helpful 'how-tos' with an array of client populations in a multitude of settings. Some of the most challenging clients who populate some of most complex groups are represented in this book. This amplifies this book’s relevance and utility….Prior to reading this book, my knowledge about MI was limited. After reading this book, I am interested in seeking training and integrating more of this into BSW and MSW curricula. Today's field is demanding it, and this book is a response to the yearning for greater knowledge and skills and the practical integration of different perspectives. I think this book belongs on the syllabi of clinical practice courses, group work courses, in social work and psychology programs. It is scholarly, accessible, and highly engaging. I have referred to it several times since first picking it up. I recommend this book to practitioners, teachers, field educators, and researchers. Field educators will find examples of interviewing questions that may provide ballast and comfort for anxious social work students who are looking for the words to say to their clients. This book comes at a much-needed time in the field, and I hope others will find it as useful as I do.--Social Work with Groups, 10/16/2013ƒƒAnyone who wants to develop an MI group or teach others to do so should consult Motivational Interviewing in Groups or adopt it as a textbook for his or her graduate class….Promises to be an important--perhaps even seminal--book that may usher group MI into its eventual heyday of research and practice.--PsycCRITIQUES, 8/28/2013Table of ContentsI. Foundations of Motivational Interviewing Groups 1. Introduction2. Therapeutic Groups 3. Overview of Motivational Interviewing 4. Blending Motivational Interviewing and Group Practice 5. The Evidence Base for Motivational Interviewing Groups II. Motivational Interviewing Groups in Practice 6. Designing Motivational Interviewing Groups 7. Implementing Motivational Interviewing Groups 8. Shaping Group Conversations 9. Phase I: Engaging the Group 10. Phase II: Exploring Perspectives 11. Phase III: Broadening Perspectives 12. Phase IV: Moving into Action III. Applications of Motivational Interviewing Groups 13. Motivational Interviewing Groups for Mandated Substance Abuse Clients, Sandra S. Downey and Wendy R. Johnson14. Motivational Interviewing-Transtheoretical Model Groups for Addictions, Mary Marden Velasquez, Nanette S. Stephens, and Kelli L. Drenner 15. Motivational Interviewing Empowerment Groups for Women with Addictions, Frances Jasiura, Winnie Hunt, and Cristine Urquhart 16. Motivational Interviewing Groups for Dually Diagnosed Patients, Steve Martino and Elizabeth J. Santa Ana17. Motivational Interviewing Groups for People with Chronic Health Conditions, Claire Lane, Susan Butterworth, and Linda Speck18. Motivational Interviewing Groups for Weight Management, Erin C. Dunn, Jacki Hecht, and Jonathan Krejci19. Motivational Interviewing Groups for Men with a History of Intimate Partner Violence, Ann Carden and Mark Farrall20. Motivational Interviewing Groups for Men with a History of Aggressive Sexual Behaviors, David S. Prescott and Marilyn Ross21. Motivational Interviewing Groups for Adolescents and Emerging Adults, Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing, Scott T. Walters, and John S. Baer

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Book SynopsisDARK, HONEST, UPLIFTING. THIS IS A SOBRIETY MEMOIR LIKE NO OTHER. >''This is a book that tears down walls.'' Marian Keyes''Bryony Gordon is a terrific, compassionate writer whose razor-sharp honesty slices through every sentence of this compelling memoir.'' Liz Day''Poetic, raw and very important.'' Fearne CottonBryony Gordon is a respected journalist, a number-one bestselling author and an award-winning mental health campaigner. She is also an alcoholic. In Glorious Rock Bottom Bryony opens up about a toxic twenty-year relationship with alcohol and drugs and explains exactly why hitting rock bottom - for her, a traumatic event and the abrupt realisation that she was putting herself in danger, time and again - saved her life. Known for her trademark honesty, Bryony re-lives the darkest and most terrifying moments of her addiction, never shying away from the fact that alcoholism robsTrade ReviewBryony Gordon is a terrific, compassionate writer whose razor-sharp honesty slices through every sentence of this compelling memoir. * Liz Day *Poetic, raw and very important. * Fearne Cotton *It is my favourite of Bryony's books. * Dolly Alderton *This book will make us all kinder, brighter and better. * Daisy Buchanan *This is a book that tears down walls. It will make sobriety attractive and accessible in a way it never has before. * Marian Keyes *Brutally honest * Daily Mail *Gordon's new book is a frank, sometimes wince-inducing and often very funny look at her 20-year relationship with booze. * INews *Bryony Gordon has penned a compelling, candid sobriety memoir * Independent *An unflinching memoir... harrowing but ultimately hopeful, this is essential reading. * Red *[Bryony Gordon] has now charted the whole journey through her through alcoholism and subsequent recovery in her no-holds-barred new book. * Press Association *This very readable book is a crucial reminder that change - of any kind - isn't going to happen with a quick fix but that sometimes it can truly hurt and undo us but that there is a way out of the darkest places. * Stylist *honest and courageous... a message of hope and encouragement to others facing similar battles. * PA *Glorious Rock Bottom tells how bone-suckingly hungry Bryony Gordon is for sobriety, how hard (and expensive) it is to get there, and what a wonderful place it turns out to be. * iNews *Made me laugh, cry and cringe. * The Scots Magazine *Alcohol, drugs and outrageous behaviour. . . This is how bad habits can change your life - and it is a great read * Financial Adviser *

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Book SynopsisHow to quit for good, from the creator of This Naked MindNicotine is seductive.It tastes good, it''s a shield against stress, it's a companion when you're alone.But what if none of that were true? What if it doesn't relax you? What if it doesn't make you less lonely?In This Naked Mind: Nicotine, Annie Grace and William Porter combine their tried-and-trusted methods to overcoming problem drinking to help you stop smoking and stop vaping.With science-backed, habit-breaking systems that have worked for thousands, this book is essential reading for any person looking to give up for good.Jump-start your no-smoking journey today and start to heal your brain and body.

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER. A raw, honest, vivid memoir of one woman's struggle with addiction and recovery, for fans of Bryony Gordon, Cheryl Strayed and Daisy Buchanan.Trade ReviewAmerican journalist Sarah Hepola's extraordinary book describes her years of drinking... Writing with warmth and wit she explores reasons for her alcoholism * Independent *Simply extraordinary. Ms. Hepola's electric prose marks her as a flamingo among this genre's geese... As a form, addiction memoirs are permanently interesting because they're an excuse to crack open a life. Ms. Hepola's book moves to a top shelf in this arena... I'm glad, for herself and for us, that Ms. Hepola found A.A. and other varieties of help. "I had wanted alcohol to make me fearless," she writes. "But by the time I'd reached my mid-30s, I was scared all the time." It's a win-win. She got a better life. We have this book * New York Times *To say Blackout is a brutally honest memoir would be a bit of an understatement... It's a poignant and revealing look into the mind of an alcoholic that lets the reader experience all of the raw emotions the author feels during her struggles. It's a tale of friendships and how they evolve over the years... Blackout is one of the best memoirs I've read. Like Kristen Johnston's GUTS: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster, it treats a sensitive subject with unbridled honesty and humour. Yes, Blackout is a touching and, at times, heart-breaking story. It will likely make you cry. But it will also make you laugh out loud... a tour de force... Read this book. You won't be disappointed -- Dean Dauphinais * Huffington Post *This blew me away... Hepola is astonishingly and moving clear-sighted and honest about her drinking. She's also funny, and dry, and ever so clever * Bookseller (January 2016 preview) *Here's What People In Media Are Excited About In 2015... Sarah Hepola's Blackout, a dark, funny, honest-to-the-bone account of getting sober. * Buzzfeed *a memoir of her alcoholism but also an empathetic dissection of addiction and American drinking culture, and the blurry lines between the two. Hepola conveys both the horror in the mysteries left after a night smudged dark by drinking, and the draw of overdrinking that kept her carving out her memory with alcohol. * Atlantic *A memoir that's good and true is a work of art that stands the literary test of time and also serves a purpose in the present. It mines intimate, personal experiences to raise bigger questions, tell a bigger story, help readers understand themselves, their circumstances, their world. Like the best sermon, the best memoir comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable. Blackout, the debut memoir by Salon editor Sarah Hepola, is one such memoir. It's as lyrically written as a literary novel, as tightly wound as a thriller, as well-researched as a work of investigative journalism, and as impossible to put down as, well, a cold beer on a hot day. This book is a must-read redemption for everyone who has ever "craved something good for me" - which is to say, everyone. * Chicago Tribune *What's important about this book is that it treats alcohol as a symptom of the bigger issues we women deal with... Sarah writes it all with - dare I say? - sassiness and spunk. She's got a strong sense of where she came from, what she came through and where she's going - now that alcohol isn't along for the ride. I admire Sarah's honesty, I admire her anything-but-stereotypical stories and I admire her inventive, funny writing. But mostly, I admire Sarah herself. What she has accomplished - at such a young age - in regard to stepping up on behalf of her own well being. And what she has accomplished with the publication of this book - which has the potential to save the lives of so many other talented, spirited young women. Listen to Sarah Hepola. She's living proof of how fascinating a sober life can be. -- Sharon Grigsby * Dallas Morning News - Editorial Opinion Blog *a fucking stellar book... Here's what Blackout is about: body image, sexual consent while being an alcoholic, online dating as a late 30-something, dating while recently sober, the challenge of experiencing your first sober romantic kiss and sexual encounter as a 30-something, AA, feminism, friendship through alcohol and sobriety, the relationship between alcohol and writing, and more... The writing is incredibly smart and maintains a level of intensity you don't often find in long-form memoirs... Blackout is an enthralling interrogation of a life. Even the most banal moments are beautiful, elevated, and resonate across the human experience. * The Rumpus *Blackout is devoid of preachy admonitions. Instead, Hepola has woven together a compendium of hard facts (like that fragmentary blackouts start at a blood alcohol level of 0.2), personal reflections, and cultural implications; the result is a startlingly personal, in-depth exploration of a phenomenon that's still not completely understood, neither by the scientific world nor, certainly, by victims of recurrent alcohol-induced blackouts * Elle US *You don't need to be a reformed problem drinker to appreciate Hepola's gripping memoir about the years she lost yoo alcohol - and the self she rediscovered once she quit. * People *excellent * The Fix *The most anticipated pop cultural events of 2015... Hepola's dark, wise and often terrifically funny insights into her own toughest experiences are unfailingly riveting, and there's no doubt in our minds that her debut memoir, coming in June, will be a sensation * Salon *refreshingly honest, self-deprecating, and totally unselfish memoir... This is a must-read for recovering addicts; for women susceptible to the glamour of being modern and independent; for anyone who has had a difficult past, and who wants to heal, but who wants mostly to laugh at themselves. Basically, we should all be reading Blackout this summer (and wishing the incredibly smart and candid Hepola was our BFF) * Bustle (13 Of June 2015's Best Books That Are The Perfect Summer Escape) *Razor-sharp... modern, raw, and painfully real-and even hilarious... Hepola moves beyond the analysis of her addiction, making this the story of every woman's fight to be seen for who she really is. * Kirkus - Starred review *The best books we can't wait to read in 2015... Hepola has written some great essays about her drinking years. Now she's expanded them into a book * Chicago Reader *Sarah Hepola's Blackout is the best kind of memoir: fiercely funny, full of hard-won wisdom, marked by a writer with phenomenal gifts of observation and insight. The book engages universal questions -- Where do I belong? What fulfills me? -- that will engage any reader. * Emily Rapp, author of THE STILL POINT OF THE TURNING WORLD *The story of a rising star's journey of self-destruction and realization, Blackout is gripping, alternately excruciating and funny, scary and hopeful, and beautifully written. I loved it. * Anne Lamott, author of SMALL VICTORIES *This is a book about welcoming yourself back from a long absence. It's a memoir, but its author is not its main character; she is a new person sprung from the ashes of another one whose alcoholic self-erasure she describes with painful honesty and charming humor. A book about freedom that will help set others free as well * Walter Kirn, author of UP IN THE AIR *Sarah Hepola is my favorite kind of memoirist. She is a reporter with a poet's instincts, an anthropologist of her own soul. Blackout is a book about drinking and eventual sobriety, but it's also an exploration of the fleeting nature of the comfort we all constantly seek - comfort with the self, with others, with the whole maddening, confusing, exhilarating world. What's more, Hepola's ability to bring such precise and evocative life to the blank spaces that were her drinking blackouts is downright stunning in places. I admire this book tremendously. * Meghan Daum, author of THE UNSPEAKABLE: AND OTHER SUBJECTS OF DISCUSSION *Excellent * Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of BETTER THAN BEFORE *Hepola's account of her experience with alcohol gives a fresh edge to what is essentially a book on the influence booze has on the most precious moments of our lives. Never does she pretend her days of drinking were not as enjoyable as they were painful - both physically and mentally. There is a self-awareness to her writing that hits the right notes without feeling didactic. This is most poignant when Hepola describes how she dealt with the extreme feelings of vulnerability and exposure that came with finally giving up alcohol. Or the moments where she recounts the pressure her alcoholism put on her closest friends. Being an alcoholic, Hepola explains, is the easy part. Sobriety, that's where the challenge begins. Hepola makes for an endearing and entertaining authorand Blackout is an honest account of letting go of (and at times enjoying) alcohol. One that will surely endear and entertain the reader * We Love This Book *

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Book SynopsisREAD THE EASY WAY FOR WOMEN TO LOSE WEIGHT AND BE THE WEIGHT YOU WANT TO BE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Are you unhappy with the weight you are? In The Easy Way for Women to Lose Weight, Allen Carr addresses the difficulties that women face in trying to lose weight. Diets don''t work and just lead to a feeling of deprivation, which can cause food disorders like binge-eating. By explaining why you feel the need to eat junk food and, with simple step-by-step instructions to set you free from this addiction, Carr shows you how to eat for a healthier, happier life.What people say about Allen Carr''s Easyway method:"The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle."Anjelica Huston"It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from my addiction."Sir Anthony Hopkins"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence."The Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisREAD THIS BOOK, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND STOP DRINKING NOW.Allen Carr''s Easyway method has helped millions of people to quit smoking, alcohol and other drugs, as well as to stop gambling, over-eating and getting into debt. It will show you the way to escape from the alcohol trap.With the brilliant illustrations of Bev Aisbett, this handy pocket book is presented in a truly refreshing, accessible, dynamic, funny and enjoyable way.What people say about Allen Carr''s Easyway method:"The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle." Anjelica Huston"It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from my addiction." Sir Anthony Hopkins"His skill is in removing the psychological dependence." The Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides mental health professionals with a thorough understanding of the biopsychosocial nature of disordered gambling and shares current evidence-based theories, interventions and strategies to use in clinical practice. It provides guidance for working with individuals of any age and covers different gambling modes, activities and subtypes, including new forms of gambling through online and virtual platforms. Drawing on the authors' substantial experience working with and researching gambling addiction, it considers how treatment can be specialized for particular client groups, including trauma survivors, military, older adults, adolescents and diverse communities. It provides detailed diagnostic and screening resources and includes important information on the financial and legal aspects.This is essential reading for any therapist treating clients with gambling disorder.Trade ReviewNot all addictions are the same, so treating them should address the unique features of the addiction, in this case gambling disorder. Bechtold and Wilson highlight aspects of gambling disorder that differ from other addictions and provide concrete ideas for therapists and other professional helpers to improve their practice, whether they treat the gambling or refer someone for treatment. The rich details are rooted in up-to-date evidence, and case examples illustrate how to tailor and use core therapeutic skills in treating persons with gambling disorder and their families. They explain how boundary setting, addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, addressing finances, and interacting with and documenting for the judicial system are critical and different for people facing gambling problems. It highlights key screening and assessment tools and provides resources that can supplement therapy and increase the likelihood of recovery. This book offers insights for both new and seasoned professionals. -- Elizabeth Mulvaney, MSW, LCSW-PA, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Social WorkThe Gambling Disorder Handbook by Jody Bechtold and Alyssa Wilson is the most comprehensive, current guide for the treatment of gambling disorder I have encountered. It provides a solid, evidence-informed rationale for a broad range of treatment approaches while also addressing "real-life" clinical applications. The authors, using their significant clinical experience, also address under-researched topics that are critical to the treatment of gambling disorder such as financial management, restitution, money protection planning and coping with legal issues. This book is a must have for any clinician working with clients and their families struggling with gambling disorder. -- Lori Rugle, PhD, ICGC-II/BACCNew to treating gambling disorders? Struggling to translate theory/research? Well, Bechtold and Wilson provide an updated, clear, concise, practical, and evidence-based treatment guide. Current trends, gambling subtypes, holistic emphasis, case illustrations, and models of intervention--application connect the dots! This is a must-read treatment roadmap for every addiction professional. -- Deborah G. Haskins, Ph.D., LCPC, ACS, MAC, ICGC-II, CCGSO, BACC Owner/Chief Clinical Consultant – MOSAIC Consulting and Counseling Services President, Maryland Council on Problem GamblingA must read! "The Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook" serves as a much needed, modern resource for those treating problem gambling. Addressing a wide range of relevant topics and offering up to date statistics, this book is a valuable asset to any treatment professional, educator or parent dealing with gambling related issues. -- Josh Ercole, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PennsylvaniaI appreciate the opportunity to review and recommend this informative and well laid out manuscript written by Jody Bechtold and Alyssa Wilson. I am sure the clinicians that will utilize this book will gain the knowledge necessary to provide excellent therapeutic skills to the problem/disordered gambler. I look forward to being able to share this book with our treatment providers. The case studies will help the clinician to understand the dynamics of the problem/disordered gambler. I would recommend this book to others in this field. -- Neva Pryor, MSTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1: GAMBLING IS EVERYWHERE, (and it doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon) 11Global Gambling Market................................................................................................... 12Gambling Expansion and New Horizons.......................................................................... 14Online and Internet Gambling........................................................................................... 15Social Gaming.................................................................................................................... 17Sports Betting..................................................................................................................... 20Consumer Protections and Harm Minimization to Promote Safe Gambling Use......... 22Self-Exclusion.................................................................................................................... 23Game Features and Structural Characteristics................................................................... 24Gambling Behavior Characteristics................................................................................... 26Setting Limits..................................................................................................................... 27Training Employees who Interact with Gamblers.............................................................. 28CHAPTER 2: Understanding Gambling Disorder: Pathways towards Etiology, Prevalence, and Comorbid Determinants of Health 30Etiological Predictors and Risk Factors for Developing Gambling Disorder................ 32Biological/Neurological Implications................................................................................ 34Psychological Implications................................................................................................ 37Social-Cultural Implications.............................................................................................. 38Spiritual Implications......................................................................................................... 41Pathways Model of Problem Gambling............................................................................. 43Considerations for Special Populations and Gambling.................................................... 48Adolescents......................................................................................................................... 48Older Adults....................................................................................................................... 49Diverse Communities......................................................................................................... 50Military............................................................................................................................... 51Trauma and Survivors Issues............................................................................................. 52Co-Occurring Disorders..................................................................................................... 53CHAPTER 3: Models of Intervention................................................................................... 55Transtheoretical Model....................................................................................................... 56Treatment Approaches and Stance of Therapy................................................................ 58Cognitive Therapy............................................................................................................. 58Behavior Therapy.............................................................................................................. 59Cognitive-Behavior Therapy............................................................................................. 59Third-Wave Behavior Therapy.......................................................................................... 61Motivational Interviewing................................................................................................. 63Pharmacological Therapy.................................................................................................. 65Treatment Considerations: Modality, Duration, and Targeting Relapse....................... 66Online Modalities.............................................................................................................. 67Brief Treatment.................................................................................................................. 68Relapse Prevention............................................................................................................. 69CHAPTER 4: Models of Intervention Applied..................................................................... 71Closing the Doors................................................................................................................. 73Addressing Gambling Symptoms....................................................................................... 77Cognitive Distortions......................................................................................................... 77Habituation......................................................................................................................... 78Chasing Losses and Wins................................................................................................... 82Session Considerations......................................................................................................... 83Treatment Selection............................................................................................................ 83Mindfulness in Session....................................................................................................... 84Relapse Prevention............................................................................................................. 85Terminating Therapeutic Relationship............................................................................... 88CHAPTER 5: Where to Start and What to Ask in the Beginning...................................... 90Gambling Screens, Assessments, and Diagnostic Tools.................................................... 90Lie-Bet Questionnaire........................................................................................................ 91Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS)........................................................................ 91GBIRT................................................................................................................................ 92Gatekeeper Question.......................................................................................................... 92Simply Asking Open-Ended Questions (Fun Assessment)............................................... 94Diagnostic Statistical Manual-5 (DSM-5)......................................................................... 95International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10)96South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS).............................................................................. 97Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)........................................................................ 97Gambling Pathways Questionnaire (GPQ)........................................................................ 97Gambling Functional Assessment II (GFA-II).................................................................. 98The Chicken or the Egg: Which Came First.................................................................... 98Depression and Anxiety..................................................................................................... 98Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).......................................................................................... 99Drugs, Alcohol, Nicotine/Tobacco and Cannabis............................................................ 100Suicide Risk Assessment................................................................................................. 101Gambling Problem or Gambling Solution...................................................................... 101Closing the Doors............................................................................................................ 102It's a Control Thing.......................................................................................................... 103Creating a Safe Place....................................................................................................... 103The First Few Sessions...................................................................................................... 104Where to Start and What to Ask...................................................................................... 104Presence of Suicidal Ideation........................................................................................... 105Motivation and Consequences of Gambling.................................................................... 105Games/Gambling............................................................................................................. 106Development of Gambling Habits................................................................................... 106Current Gambling Problem.............................................................................................. 106DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria and Other Assessments........................................................ 106Finances........................................................................................................................... 107Current Living Conditions............................................................................................... 107Other Compulsive or Addictive Behaviors...................................................................... 107Prior Mental Health and Health Problems....................................................................... 108Personal Strengths and Resources.................................................................................... 109Steps Taken Prior to Seeking Treatment.......................................................................... 109Summary of Initial Recommendations............................................................................. 109Clinical Impressions......................................................................................................... 110Gambling Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Evaluation......................................................... 112Chapter 6: Harm Reduction Approaches Across the Continuum.................................... 123Harm Reduction to Self-Exclusion: A Shared Continuum............................................ 124Using Harm Reduction with Clients................................................................................ 12510 Rules of Responsible Gambling................................................................................... 127Using Harm Reduction with Specific Populations......................................................... 131Self-Exclusion as Harm Reduction................................................................................... 134Case Examples of Harm Reduction on a Continuum..................................................... 137Case 1: Susan...................................................................................................................... 137Case 2: Joe.......................................................................................................................... 138Chapter 7: On Finances........................................................................................................ 140Real Money and Gambling Money................................................................................... 141Why Bankruptcy Is Not an Option.................................................................................. 141Money Protection............................................................................................................... 143Financial Inventory for Restitution Plan......................................................................... 144Clarifying Debt and Expenses.......................................................................................... 144Debt Repayment / Financial Restitution Plan................................................................... 146Involving Family Member................................................................................................. 147Asset Protection Plan for Partner/Spouse and Children................................................ 148Case Examples for Implementing Finance Strategies.................................................... 151Case 1: Eva......................................................................................................................... 151Case 2: Noah....................................................................................................................... 153CHAPTER 8: Family Involvement...................................................................................... 155Family Systems Theory Review........................................................................................ 155First and Second Order Change....................................................................................... 156Provide Education About Suicide.................................................................................... 159Provide Education About Gambling Disorder................................................................. 159Working with the Family : Spouse/Partner and Gambler............................................. 163Working With the Family : Family Only........................................................................ 165Protect Family Member's Financial Assets..................................................................... 165Core areas of conflict....................................................................................................... 166Enabling as a form of bailout........................................................................................... 167Setting limits and boundaries........................................................................................... 167Trust, anger/love, confidence........................................................................................... 167Expectations of new lifestyle........................................................................................... 168Working with the Family: Parents and the (Adult) Gambler........................................ 168Working with the Family : Parents and (Adolescent) Gambler.................................... 169Working with the Family : Final Stage of therapy.......................................................... 171CHAPTER 9: Self-Help and Peer Supports........................................................................ 173Self-Help Programs............................................................................................................ 17312-Step Programs............................................................................................................... 174Gamblers Anonymous...................................................................................................... 174Celebrate Recovery............................................................................................................ 176SMART Recovery............................................................................................................... 177Peer Supports...................................................................................................................... 177Having the Conversation................................................................................................... 179Understanding the Younger Generations......................................................................... 180Other Online Supports..................................................................................................... 180CHAPTER 10: Gambling and the Law............................................................................... 182Gambler or Criminal Profile............................................................................................. 183Legal Involvement: Before & During............................................................................... 185The 5 Rs' of Treatment and Documentation.................................................................... 186Act As If You Are Already in Front of the Judge............................................................ 188Clinical Report Sections..................................................................................................... 189Legal Involvement: After................................................................................................... 193Providing Expert Testimony.............................................................................................. 194Example Report Evaluation to inform and educate sentencing.................................... 195Full Report to an attorney on behalf of your client - example....................................... 203REFERENCES 206

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Book Synopsis''Darkly angelic prose... a joy to read, with the final part in particular recalling David Foster Wallace at his best'' Alex Preston, Observer ________________________________ Will''s mother''s hokey homily, Waste not, want not... hisses in his ears as he oscillates furiously on the spot, havering on the threshold between the bedroom and the dying one... all the while cradling the plastic leech of the syringe in the crook of his arm. Oscillating furiously, and, as he''d presses the plunger home a touch more... and more, he hears it again and again: Waaaste nooot, waaant nooot..! whooshing into and out of him, while the blackness wells up at the periphery of his vision, and his hackneyed heart begins to beat out weirdly arrhythmic drum fills - even hitting the occasional rim-shot on his resonating rib cage. He waits, paralysed, acutely conscious, that were he simply to press his thumb right home, it''ll be a cartoonish death: That''s all folks! as the aperture screws shut forever. ________________________________________ ''Self''s writing has the same technicolour velocity, malign comedy as his best novels'' Evening Standard ''Refreshing . . . Self is never happier than when frolicking in the hinterland between sincerity and performative, winking hyperbole'' TLSTrade ReviewDarkly angelic prose... a joy to read, with the final part in particular recalling David Foster Wallace at his best * Alex Preston, Observer *Refreshing . . . Self is never happier than when frolicking in the hinterland between sincerity and performative, winking hyperbole * TLS *One of Britain's most inspired writers offers a no-holds-barred tale of his fascinating life. Spectacular . . . Self delivers a hallucinatory, confessional version of his life * Kirkus *Self's writing has the same technicolour velocity, malign comedy as his best novels * Claire Allfree, Evening Standard *Who else is writing with this much freedom and verve right now? * Metro *One of the most significant literary works of our century * New Statesman on Phone *Intellectually dazzling and emotionally frazzling * Guardian on Shark *Unstoppably entertaining * The Times on Umbrella *

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Book SynopsisWhile historically a topic of great interest, controversies and general public discourse surrounding addiction have been growing rapidly, particularly in light of the rising death toll resulting from the opioid epidemic. Debates are heating up over issues of opioid prescribing practices, legalization of marijuana, the potential for substances such as marijuana to be truly addictive, the use of medication to treat individuals with addiction, and much more. In light of the common misconception that addictive behaviors are entirely volitional, misinformation and stigma have had a deleterious impact on the public''s understanding concerning the nature, causes, and treatments of substance use disorders. Despite decades of research and tens of thousands of published and peer-reviewed investigations, critics continue to ask whether addiction is a genuine medical condition or a choice.In Addiction: What Everyone Needs to Know, leading expert in the science and treatment of addiction Suzette Glasner aims to clear the air of some of the most polarizing and misleading information that dominates public thinking about addiction. Providing straight talk and sound guidelines for the general public as well as health professionals and policymakers, Glasner raises important questions related to addiction and answers them in an accessible yet empirically informed manner throughout the book. Offering an insightful overview of addiction from its origins, to forms of treatment and complications, this book will be the go-to resource for authoritative, up-to-date, accurate, and compelling information about this topic.

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Book SynopsisIn sharp contrast with the current top-down medicalized method to treating addiction, this book presents the felt sense polyvagal model (FSPM), a paradigm-shifting, bottom-up approach that considers addiction as an adaptive attempt to regulate emotional states and trauma. The felt sense polyvagal model draws from Porges'' polyvagal theory, Gendelin''s felt sense, and Lewis'' learning model of addiction to offer a graphically illustrated and deeply embodied way of conceptualizing and treating addiction through supporting autonomic regulation. This model de-pathologizes addiction as it teaches embodied practices through tapping into the felt sense, the body's inner wisdom. Chapters first present a theoretical framework and demonstrate the graphic model in both clinician and client versions and then teach the clinician how to use the model in practice by providing detailed treatment strategies. This text's informed, compassionate approach to undersTrade Review"Reframing addiction and its treatment through the lens of Experiential Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Imago Relationship Therapy, Jan Winhall has produced a brilliant synthesis and expansion of addiction theory and treatment that should be read by all therapists, not just addiction specialists." —Harville Hendrix, PhD, and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD, authors of Doing Imago Relationship Therapy in the Space Between "In this insightful volume Jan Winhall brings together the essence of groundbreaking modern therapeutic practices with her own decades of hard-won clinical experience to fashion a new, deeply humane and promising model of addiction treatment, illustrated by poignant clinical vignettes." — Gabor Maté, MD, is the author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction. "In Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Jan Winhall introduces a new strategy to treat addiction that brilliantly integrates Gendlin’s classic concept of a felt sense with Polyvagal Theory. The author shares her intellectual journey in which unique insights transform two disparate perspectives into obvious complements leading to a powerful treatment model. As Polyvagal Theory gives the language of neuroscience to Gendlin’s felt sense, the phenomenological world of Gendlin becomes transformed by Polyvagal Theory into observable shifts in autonomic state. The product of this creative journey is an integrated therapeutic strategy with the potential to decode the wisdom of the body with its full repertoire of survival reactions into positive outcomes that promote optimal mental and physical health. These successes are highlighted by new abilities to co-regulate with others that lead to successful trusting relationships." —Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Distinguished University Scientist, founding director, Traumatic Stress Research Consortium, Kinsey Institute, Indiana University Bloomington; professor of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "Brave and revolutionary in her thinking, Jan Winhall has written a compelling book on addiction—a must-read for both clinicians and the general public alike. Compassionate, wise and profound, this book will leave its mark for years to come." —Ann Dowsett Johnsonis an award-winning journalist, and newly trained trauma psychotherapist. She is the bestselling author of Drink, A Woman’s Intimate Journey with Alcohol. "Jan Winhall has developed a powerful healing model that integrates polyvagal theory and felt sense experience. The model comes to life in this beautifully written book. It engages you in a process of discovery that helps you make it your own from the inside out." —Serge Prengel, LMHC, is a psychotherapist trained in Focusing, Core Energetics and Somatic Experiencing. He is a co-editor of Defining Moments For Therapists and the editor of the Relational Implicit & Somatic Psychotherapy podcast. "This is an inspiring book that invites therapists to see addiction freshly, not as a disease but as a way of regulating the nervous system to adapt to the person’s social context. Jan combines Porges’ polyvagal theory with Gendlin’s Focusing-oriented therapy in a creative manner that embraces both theory and practice. Her models for understanding and working with addiction are brought to life with case examples, personal sharing, and invitations to the reader to explore their own experience and understanding of the subject." —Peter Afford, author of Therapy in the Age of Neuroscience."Jan Winhall’s book is wise, emotionally compelling and hopeful. I highly recommend it to any clinician who wants to expand their therapeutic toolkit for addressing addictive behaviour." —Andrew Tatarsksy, PhD, founder and director, The Center for Optimal Living."Jan Winhall blends Gendlinian bottom-up process of felt sensing with Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory. Her book is both broad and deep and a remarkable contribution to the Field of Addiction. Jan’s wise and heartfelt human presence is fully embodied throughout the book as she takes us on her own journey over 40 years as a psychotherapist. Clinicians will be able to easily take in these fresh clinical avenues, perspectives and practical clinical treatment methods. I will continue to savor this book as a theoretical resource and as a clinician’s handbook for treating Addictions." —Karen Whalen, PhD, www.relationalwholebodyfocusing.com"This book is a powerful illustration of Eugene Gendlin’s ‘Thinking at the Edge’ methodology for working with the Felt Sense. The integration of Porges Polyvagal theory with the author’s bodily knowing creates a brilliant model for working with trauma and addiction. Her courage to challenge the disease model benefits all who are impacted by addiction. The writing is elegant, comprehensive, and touching in a transformative way." — Dr. Evelyn Fendler-Lee, www.fendler-lee.com "Based on Porges' biologically-based theory of trauma, this book shows how addiction is a brilliantly adaptive way to ‘bear the unbearable’ rather than a sickness. Integrating this framework with her intuitive grasp of body-centered therapy, Winhall helps us both reinterpret and treat this most formidable of habits." —Marc Lewis, PhD, author of The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a DiseaseTable of ContentsA Prologue: My Women’s Group; Chapter 1. Early Days: The Initiation of a Trauma Therapist; Chapter 2. Finding Focusing and Thinking at the Edge; Chapter 3. Thinking about Thinking about Addiction: Integrating Top-down and Bottom-up; Chapter 4. Addiction: A Very Bad Habit; Chapter 5. Facing the Truth About Addiction; Chapter 6. Bringing Body to Mind: The Emerging Field of Interpersonal Neurobiology; Chapter 7. Creating A Safe Nest; Chapter 8. Bringing Polyvagal Theory into the World of Addiction; Chapter 9. Experiential Psychotherapy and Gendlin’s Felt Sense: The Whole of a Situation; Chapter 10. Bringing the Model to Life: Going Deep and Thinking Big; Chapter 11. Nuts and Bolts: Embodied Assessment and Treatment Tool (EATT) and Focusing-Oriented Therapy Strategies; Chapter 12. An Embodied Experiential Assessment: The Margaritas; Chapter 13. Hailstorms and Turtles: The Felt Sense Polyvagal Dialogue (FSPD); Chapter 14. Lily and Lucas; Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThe word addiction these days is used to refer to a chronic condition where there is an unhealthily powerful motivation to engage in a particular behaviour. This can be driven by many different factors physiological, psychological, environmental and social.Trade Review“I enjoyed reading this book and strongly recommend that it be read by all professionals working in the field of addiction.” (Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 1 February 2015)Table of ContentsPreface ix 1 Introduction: journey to the centre of addiction 1 Preparing for the journey 1 In the end 3 What this book does 5 The synthetic theory of addiction in brief 7 References 9 2 Definition, theory and observation 10 Defining addiction (addiction is not an elephant) 10 Diagnosing and measuring addiction 20 Theory and supposition 22 ‘Big observations’ in the field of addiction 30 Recapitulation 36 References 36 3 Beginning the journey: addiction as choice 41 Addiction as a reflective choice 41 Box 3.1 The myth of addiction 44 Box 3.2 Vaguely right or precisely wrong? The Theory of Rational Addiction 45 Box 3.3 The Self-medication Model of addiction 50 Box 3.4 Opponent Process Theory 53 Irrational, ill-informed choice and unstable preferences 60 Box 3.5 Expectancy Theories 62 Box 3.6 Skog’s Choice Theory 65 Box 3.7 Slovic’s Affect Heuristic 67 Box 3.8 Cognitive Bias Theories 70 Box 3.9 Behavioural Economic Theories 72 Box 3.10 Gateway Theory 78 Box 3.11 The Transtheoretical Model of behaviour change 80 Box 3.12 Identity shifts and behaviour change 86 Addiction as the exercise of choice based on desires 87 References 89 4 Choice is not enough: the concepts of impulse and self-control 95 Reports of feelings of compulsion 95 Powerful motives versus impaired control 96 Box 4.1 The Disease Model of addiction 96 Personality and addiction typologies 98 Box 4.2 Tridimensional Personality Theory 98 Self-efficacy 100 Box 4.3 Self-efficacy Theory 100 The transition from lapse to relapse 102 Box 4.4 The Abstinence Violation Effect 102 Impulse control 105 Box 4.5 Inhibition Dysregulation Theory 106 Self-regulation as a broadly based concept 108 Box 4.6 Self-regulation Theory 108 Urges and craving 108 Box 4.7 A Cognitive Model of Drug Urges 109 Addiction as a failure of self-control over desires and urges 110 References 111 5 Addiction, habit and instrumental learning 114 Instrumental learning 114 Box 5.1 Instrumental learning (operant conditioning) and addiction 115 Mechanisms underpinning instrumental learning 118 Box 5.2 The Dopamine Theory of Drug Reward 119 Box 5.3 Addiction arising from functional neurotoxicity of drugs 121 Classical conditioning 122 Box 5.4 Classical conditioning and addiction 122 More complex learning models 124 Box 5.5 Addiction as a learning/memory process 125 Box 5.6 Incentive Sensitisation Theory 126 Box 5.7 Balfour’s theory of differential drug effects within the nucleus accumbens 129 Social learning 130 Box 5.8 Social Learning Theory 131 Associative learning 133 References 133 6 Addiction in populations, and comprehensive theories 136 Addiction in populations 136 Box 6.1 Diffusion Theory 137 Comprehensive theories of addiction 139 Box 6.2 Excessive Appetites Theory 140 Box 6.3 The Pathways Model of pathological gambling 146 What is addiction and how can we explain it? 149 References 150 7 Development of a comprehensive theory 152 A functional classification of theories of addiction 153 Addiction as reflective choice 158 Addiction as irrational choice 162 Addiction, compulsion and self-control 165 Addiction, instrumental learning and habit 168 Addiction, choice, compulsion and habit 179 References 185 8 A synthetic theory of motivation 192 Understanding behaviour in context: the COM-B model 192 Focus on motivational theory 194 The human motivational system 194 Structure and function of the human motivational system 195 The ‘head model’ 205 Momentum and inertia 206 Adaptation: ways in which experience affects motivational disposition 207 The ‘representational system’, consciousness and dual process models 210 Self and self-control 213 Mental effort and motivational resources 216 What motivates us 216 The unstable mind 218 A summary: key propositions from PRIME theory 225 References 227 9 A theory of addiction 229 Addiction is 229 The pathologies underlying addiction 230 A return to some ‘big observations’ about addiction 233 The abnormalities underlying addiction 241 Effects of interventions 244 Recommendations and predictions regarding addiction interventions 244 Testing the theory 250 First results 251 Conclusions 252 References 253 Index 257

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Book SynopsisA heart-rending memoir that lifts the lid on the issue painkiller addiction, showing the price one woman paid and her fight to recoverTrade ReviewSeeringly honest and courageous, an absolutely brilliantly written book about the descent into painkiller addiction that can so easily occur when someone is dealing with unbearable physical and emotional pain. This book should be read by every doctor and mental health practitioner for its unwavering insights into the psychology of addiction. A brave, heartfelt and extraordinary bookCompelling and highly topical - BooksellerA brilliantly written book . . . It's not only an inspirational addiction recovery story but also a deeply moving book about recovering from loss on many levels - health, love, independence, career, dignity, trust, optimism . . . Cathryn's story gripped me at gut level from page one - Gael Lindenfield

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Book SynopsisThe compelling memoir of a single white mother searching to understand why her adopted biracial son grew from a happy child into a troubled young adult who struggled with addiction for decades. The answers, E. Kay Trimberger finds, lie in both nature and nurture.Trade ReviewThis will be an immensely helpful and deeply personal book for so many, and one I've been looking for these past twenty-eight years. By sharing her family's journey, Kay Trimberger sheds light on the issues faced by many of those raising children who struggle with great challenges and offers hope and a new way forward. Kay Trimberger's personal, intriguing book lays out a compelling case for progressing toward a genuine Extended Family of Adoption, in which ongoing relationships among all the child's relatives— by birth or through adoption— become the norm. This book, in the end, is about how heredity and environment are intertwined and can help to provide hope and guidance to other adoptive families. Psychotherapists will find this to be a foundational resource in their work with both adoptive parents and adoptees, and an absorbing and accessible guide for their patients.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction demonstrates why peopleâs lives are being destroyed by compulsive sexual behaviour and what we can do to help them. The book examines the latest research into these conditions and outlines the new integrative C.H.O.I.C.E. Recovery Model, a practical, sex-positive model which incorporates CBT, ACT and psychodynamic theories to help people enjoy lifetime recovery.This new edition has been updated throughout, with new material covering pornography addiction, ChemSex, internet offending and female sex and love addiction. Written in a clear and informative manner, this book contains support and advice for both the clinician and for those who suffer from sex addiction, and provides tools for securing confident and rewarding recovery.Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction is essential reading for anyone looking to make an enduring recovery from these conditions, as well as for clinicians new to the field and those wanting to update their skills and knowledge.Trade Review'Paula Hall’s thoughtful update to Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction makes this already excellent and highly useful book as current and inclusive as possible in our increasingly sexually diverse and constantly changing world. This material is required reading for anyone with an interest in adult intimacy disorders like sex and porn addiction.'Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT, author of Sex Addiction 101'Hall’s new edition allows readers to benefit from her vast experience on the front line treating those adversely affected by problematic sexual behaviours as she aids them in establishing healthy, fulfilling sex lives. Her accessible, straightforward, well referenced explanation of the relevant science reveals a solid analysis of the preponderance of the evidence in this rapidly evolving field.'Gary Wilson, author of Your Brain On Porn; founder of www.yourbrainonporn.com'Paula’s book takes our knowledge and understanding of sexual addiction to new levels using her own developing experience and knowledge along with a grounded theoretical understanding. It seems to me the greatest value of this update on the original ground-breaking book is in the clarity of Paula’s description of the C.H.O.I.C.E. model that is instantly applicable to any therapist, irrespective of their modality.'Peter Saddington, Chair of COSRT'Paula Hall is one of the leading psychotherapists in the field of sex addiction and writes in a clear, engaging manner. This new edition will surely prove as useful to both therapists and those affected by sex addiction, and ChemSex, as her earlier books.'Dr Stephen Higgins, Clinical Psychologist (Sexual Health)Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroductionPart I - Understanding Sex & Porn Addiction Chapter 1 – Defining Sex & Porn AddictionChapter 2 – Assessment Chapter 3 – How Addiction Starts Chapter 4 – How Addiction is Maintained & Reinforced Chapter 5 – The Impact on Partners & RelationshipsPart II – Socio Cultural DifferencesChapter 6 – Female Sex & Love AddictionChapter 7 – Sexual Diversities & ChemSex Chapter 8 – Faith Communities & SpiritualityChapter 9 – Sex OffendingPart III – The CHOICE Recovery Model Chapter 10 – Challenge Core BeliefsChapter 11 – Have a VisionChapter 12 - Overcome Compulsive BehavioursChapter 13 – Identify Positive SexualityChapter 14 – Connect with OthersChapter 15 – Establish Confident Recovery ConclusionFurther Reading & Resources

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Book SynopsisDissociative Retreat and Addiction presents a new theoretical and clinical model for understanding and treating addiction. Giuseppe Craparo examines how addictive behaviors develop as the result of complex psychic and physical conditions, working in conjunction with a specific drug object, and explores factors including poor relational and developmental history, strong emotional pain and psychopathological conditions including anxiety, depression, personality disorders and psychosis. Craparoâs clinical, developmental-relational model conceptualizes addictive symptoms as reenactments of traumatic memories and observes how drug objects are used as defensive somato-psychic retreats from the intense emotions associated with traumatic memories. The book provides a full overview of the model with clinical examples and theoretical underpinnings. Dissociative Retreat and Addiction will be of great interest to psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and other professionals working with addiction and trauma.

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Book SynopsisInjecting Substance Use, Recovery and Critical Harms: Understanding the Complexities of the Drug Problem provides an important overview into the history, drivers, and consequences of drug injecting, what sustains it and why problems continue to surprise clinicians, policy makers and politicians. It explores the gritty reality of the harms caused by injecting drugs, and puts the medical, psychiatric, and social damage in a contemporary context. Harms resulting from substance use include viral and bacterial epidemics and devastating loss of life. Although no simple solutions are possible, by engaging with the consequences of drug use, the book aims to understand the causes, to prevent worse outcomes.Drawing on the authorâs in-depth experiences at the forefront of practice, policy and research in this field, the book provides an extended case study examining drug injecting and the HIV crisis in the Scottish health system. The book shows how trying to get to grips with the âœdrug problemâ is complicated by confusing definitions of what is a drug and where the separation lies between the benefits and harms, since culture and politics determine legal status, and consequently penalties and acceptability, which varies across nations. In grappling with these complexities, the book aims to develop a strong theoretical framework which examines how the drug use is socially constructed.It is essential reading for health, medicine and social care students and those with an interest in the consequences of illicit substance use including law, humanities, business and politics. It will also be informative for professionals and policy makers in the criminal justice, health and education sectors and those responsible for political influence and planning in the public realm. Anyone who thinks that substance use will not throw up new problems and challenges for the health and politics affecting us all in the future just has to consider the roller coaster of the last six decades.

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Book SynopsisWhen does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible? The Psychology of Addiction is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy, recovery and an addict's everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery. It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling, gaming and sex. In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion, and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction. Trade Review"Addiction is arguably the most perplexing and maligned psychiatric disorder. In this broad-reaching book, Svanberg provides a compassionate and yet comprehensive synthesis of competing views of drug use and addiction. This is a compelling and accessible account of how someone becomes addicted and what to do about it. Svanberg is an engaging storyteller who combines narrative with science to help break some of the moral, political and philosophical barriers that prevent society from effectively and compassionately addressing the challenges that addiction pose. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to make sense of addiction and those that struggle with it." --Adrian Carter, Associate Professor and NHMRC Career Development Fellow, Monash University, AustraliaTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Addiction: from prejudice to compassion Chapter 2. Is addiction a choice? Chapter 3. If it’s the drugs that are addictive, why doesn’t everyone get addicted? Chapter 4. You can teach an old dog new tricks: addiction and recovery Chapter 5. Safety in numbers: nourishing the hungry ghosts Chapter 6. Make love not war: if drug policy understood the science of compassion

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Book SynopsisLeadership in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention blends the wisdom of numerous long-term professionals addressing drug and alcohol issues with helpful strategies and current science. Organized around the Pyramid of Success that emphasizes Competence, Confidence, and Commitment, this book offers practical and grounded approaches for better addressing substance abuse issues. Included are insights from 50 contributors, featuring professional perspectives from practitioners with decades of experience. While issues of substance abuse are not readily solved or cured, they can be better addressed more effectively, more efficiently, and more appropriately. This timely resource offers a unique blend of science-based strategies and resourceful foundations for implementation.Designed for those working either directly or indirectly with problems associated with substance use disorders, this book will aid those in a wide variety of settings, whether in schoolTrade Review"In a time when America has lost its way and drug/alcohol misuse has become normal, Professor Anderson's book not only reminds the reader about the serious consequences of abuse, but he also provides a clear and important message to those who need to stand up and be responsible." Bill Alden, chairman and CEO, Drug Enforcement Administration Educational Foundation; retired DEA Special Agent, Former Deputy Director for DARE America "At last! A book about substance abuse that recognizes the need for a comprehensive community approach addressing prevention, intervention and treatment, and a system-wide approach, incorporating youth and adult prevention organizations, law enforcement, the courts, education and awareness programs, treatment and legislation. Dr. Anderson recognizes that success in dealing with problems associated with alcohol and other drug use depends on incorporating a wide variety of community actors, and the experience they have gained over the years."Jim Wright, high school teacher and coach; probation officer, Juvenile and Drug Offenders; program manager, Youth Impaired Driving Programs, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (retired)"This book is a wonderful foundational read offering immediately implementable approaches for those addressing drug and alcohol issues. Its concrete framework examines essential elements for preventionists, counselors, educators, policymakers and advocates. Its practical approach incorporates the wisdom of those with long-term experience in the alcohol and drug abuse field and other fields of study. This insightful overview provides insights for improving communication, management, evaluation, and planning – all necessary for making a substantive and sustaining difference." John K. Kriger, MSM, LCADC, leader of state and national efforts with alcohol and drug abuse, including directing the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; adjunct faculty, Rutgers School of Alcohol Studies; trainer with CADCATable of ContentsList of FiguresList of Professional ArticlesAbout the AuthorInterviewees: Long-Term AdvocatesPrefaceIntroductionPart I. Competence 1: Understanding the Nature of the Concern: Individual Perspectives 2: Understanding the Nature of the Concern: Environmental Perspectives 3: Why Be Concerned? 4: Foundational Factors 5: Skills for Treatment and Recovery 6: Skills for Prevention and Education Part II. Confidence 7: Helpful Processes 8: Resourceful Approaches 9: Personal and Professional Strategies Part III. Commitment 10: Leadership and Advocacy within an Evolving Societal Context 11: Believing in and Taking Care of Yourself 12: Vision for The Future Index

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Book SynopsisContrary to popular belief, addiction isn't a conscious choice. It's a chronic illness, like diabetes or asthma, that responds to treatment and deserves compassion. And yet, too many people expect their loved ones to simply recover on their own without interventions. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and decades of expertise, Dr. Nzinga Harrison reveals the factors that predict one's risk for addiction: biology and heritability, childhood experience, physical environment, injuries and health conditions, discrimination, and cultural influence. With revelatory anecdotes and sobering data, Un-Addiction guides readers to unlearn what they think they know about substance use, undo stigma surrounding addiction, and uncover critical conversations that could end the epidemic.

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Book SynopsisThis acclaimed clinical guide, now substantially revised and updated, has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or other drugs. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of research advances and the tremendous growth of harm reduction clinical practice and training. *Section on applications, with chapters on community-based settings, harm reduction groups, Trade Review"This pioneering book presents an integrated, realistic psychotherapeutic approach for individuals with substance use problems. The second edition develops the treatment model in great detail and provides a wide range of valuable harm reduction resources--for example, guidelines for combining psychotherapy with medication for patients with serious comorbidity. An excellent practical reference for general mental health practitioners and addiction specialists."--Linda C. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, and Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "The substance abuse treatment community in the United States ignored this evidence-based approach for way too long. This important book shows how practitioners can treat clients at the precise point where they are capable of making changes. It features examples, case studies, and valuable information on applying harm reduction principles in group work, supervision, and other contexts, in addition to individual psychotherapy. This is a 'must read' for anyone in the field of addictive disorders."--Robert J. Meyers, PhD, Emeritus Research Associate Professor of Psychology, University of New Mexico; Director, Robert J. Meyers, PhD, and Associates "The second edition of Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy is a book whose time has come. Harm reduction is finally recognized as a basic concept that needs to inform the treatment of all clients with substance use problems, particularly those who have co-occurring disorders. Denning and Little clearly position harm reduction as a current, integrated, nondogmatic, client-centered treatment approach."--Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner, PhD, LCSW, Silver School of Social Work, New York University "Denning and Little have earned an international reputation for their research and clinical practice. Highlighting the principle of 'doing patients no harm,' the authors explain the theoretical background of harm reduction psychotherapy and describe how to conduct it. The book is packed with vivid, intriguing examples. I recommend it to a broad readership of mental health professionals and students."--Hendrik G. Roozen, PhD, Novadic-Kentron Treatment Services and Erasmus University Medical Center, The Netherlands-Table of ContentsI. Setting the Stage 1. Why Practice Harm Reduction Psychotherapy? 2. What Is Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and Whom Is It For? II. Harm Reduction Psychotherapy as an Integrated Treatment 3. Assessment as Treatment 4. Developing a Treatment Plan 5. The Fundamentals of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy 6. The Psychodynamic Matrix of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy 7. Motivational and Cognitive-Behavioral Contributions to Harm Reduction Psychotherapy 8. The Role of Biology in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy III. Applications 9. Harm Reduction Psychotherapy in Community-Based Settings 10. Harm Reduction Psychotherapy in Groups 11. The Power of Connection: Working with Families and Friends of Drug Users 12. What Does It Take to Practice Harm Reduction Psychotherapy? Appendix A. Differential Diagnosis Appendix B. Harm Reduction Supervision, Edith Springer Appendix C. Additional Resources Appendix D. Recommended Readings

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Book SynopsisNot everyone who experiments with substance use or risky behavior becomes addicted, and many who are addicted have been able to recover. This authoritative book, now revised and updated, has given tens of thousands of professionals and students a state-of-the-art framework for understanding the journey both into and out of addiction. From Carlo C. DiClemente, codeveloper of the transtheoretical model (TTM), the book identifies the stages and processes involved in initiating, modifying, maintaining, or stopping any pattern of behavior. Grounded in extensive research, and illustrated with vivid case examples, the book shows how using the TTM can help overcome obstacles to change and make treatment and prevention more effective. New to This Edition *Incorporates 15 years of research advances, contemporary prevention and treatment approaches, and the ongoing development of the TTM. *Chapter on current developments in intervention research. *Expanded discussions of neTrade Review"This masterful book provides an overall framework for understanding how people take up addictions and how they move away from them. The second edition organizes a wealth of recent research about prevention, treatments, and biological and social influences. It puts knowledge about every aspect of psychosocial treatments for addictions at the reader's fingertips, and includes interesting, relevant case studies. DiClemente is an excellent writer with a relaxed and engaging style and a passion for his subject. This is an invaluable resource for college courses on addictions--I can't wait to use it in my classes."--Theresa B. Moyers, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico "Addiction and Change, Second Edition, incorporates the considerable body of addiction-related research that has accumulated over the last dozen years. DiClemente presents an important integration of many areas of research and advocates a personalized approach to treatment planning. He emphasizes that achieving and maintaining change is a process, not a product. This book will expand therapists’ toolboxes while serving as a guide for case conceptualization. Well done!"--Linda C. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, and Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, President's Distinguished Professor, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University "The updated second edition attests to the major, expanding influence of the TTM on our understanding and treatment of addictive behavior. Decades of research inspired by the TTM are well reflected here; the book is also replete with references to other approaches and is sprinkled with clinical case examples that illustrate and amplify. Especially highlighted is the broader context of cultural and social factors that affect the processes of change. The author's personal anecdotes and self-reflection add a relevant personal touch to the book, which could easily serve as a text for the large swath of disciplines aiding those on their journey through change."--Peter M. Monti, PhD, Donald G. Millar Distinguished Professor of Alcohol and Addiction Studies and Director, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University "I thoroughly enjoy DiClemente's ability to take complex concepts and translate them into language that therapists and counselors can understand and utilize with their patients. More than most textbooks I use with graduate students, this one gives depth and texture to the idea of 'meeting clients where they are at.' Students and therapists consistently feel that the book helps them individualize treatment strategies and interventions more than any other source. I will definitely assign the second edition in my courses."--Kevin C. Gilliland, PsyD, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Dispute Resolution and Counseling, Southern Methodist University; Executive Director, Innovation 360 Dallas -This updated and revised new edition has many advantages….Addiction and Change continues to be an invaluable resource for new students looking for foundational instruction and for seasoned professionals seeking information on recent advances in the field. Highly recommended. Students, researchers, and practitioners.--Choice Reviews, 11/1/2018Table of ContentsI. Understanding Addictions in Terms of Change 1. Models of Addiction and Change 2. The Process of Human Intentional Behavior Change 3. The Well-Maintained Addiction: An Ending and a Beginning II. The Road to Addiction: The Journey through the Stages of Addiction 4. Exploring the Precontemplation and Contemplation Stages of Becoming Addicted and Interventions to Prevent Initiation 5. Preparation: The Critical Transition Stage from Contemplation through Experimentation to Regular Use 6. Repeated and Regular Use: Moving into Action on the Road to Addiction III. Quitting an Addiction: The Journey through the Stages of Recovery 7. Precontemplation for Recovery: Cultivating Seeds for Change 8. The Decision to Change: Moving from the Contemplation Stage to the Preparation Stage of Recovery 9. Preparing for Action: Creating Commitment and a Plan 10. Taking Action to Change an Addiction 11. The Long Haul: Well-Maintained Recovery IV. Research and Interventions and a Comprehensive Understanding of Addictions 12. Designing Interventions: Research Informed by the Process of Initiation and Recovery 13. Creating a Comprehensive Approach to Understanding Addiction References Index

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Book SynopsisWhat is it that makes some therapists so much more effective than others, even when they are delivering the same evidence-based treatment? This instructive book identifies specific interpersonal skills and attitudes--often overlooked in clinical training--that facilitate better client outcomes across a broad range of treatment methods and contexts. Reviewing 70 years of psychotherapy research, the preeminent authors show that empathy, acceptance, warmth, focus, and other characteristics of effective therapists are both measurable and teachable. Richly illustrated with annotated sample dialogues, the book gives practitioners and students a blueprint for learning, practicing, and self-monitoring these crucial clinical skills.Trade Review"This volume should be required reading for anyone entering the mental health professions. Clear, easy to read, and eminently practical, it offers a needed counterbalance to the focus on manuals and therapeutic techniques that characterizes so much of therapist training. The text lays out the basic skills that any therapist, using any model of intervention, needs in order to be effective. What a refreshing perspective! The field of psychotherapy needs the wisdom in this text. We need to be reminded of the basic truth that interventions offered with skilled compassion and empathy are the essence of effective psychotherapy."--Susan M. Johnson, EdD, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa, Canada; Distinguished Research Professor, Marital and Family Therapy Program, Alliant International University, San Diego "At long last, a book about the most important factor in psychotherapy--the person who delivers the treatment. And who better to author a book about effective psychotherapists than Miller and Moyers? Discussing the most crucial skills that therapists need to learn, this is a clinically focused presentation with a solid scientific basis. To top it off, Miller and Moyers discuss how the skills should be taught and learned through deliberate practice. This is an invaluable read for any practicing therapist and essential for all trainees. It is a solid supplemental text for a counseling theories course or primary text for a course on basic clinical skills."--Bruce E. Wampold, PhD, ABPP, Department of Counseling Psychology (Emeritus), University of Wisconsin–Madison “If I had a dime for every time I heard a therapist say, ‘The relationship is the most important ingredient in psychotherapy,’ I’d be wealthy. Finally, we have a book that translates this old bromide into clinical skills that actually improve client outcomes. If achieving better results is your professional development objective, Effective Psychotherapists provides the roadmap to success.”--Scott D. Miller, PhD, Director, International Center for Clinical Excellence "Many practitioners conflate therapeutic effectiveness with a full caseload or professional reputation, but, to paraphrase Forrest Gump, effectiveness is as effectiveness does. Here’s a definitive account on how to do effective therapy. Rooted in clinical science and grounded in the therapeutic relationship, this book demonstrates how you can improve your own relationship competencies and thus your outcomes. Cutting-edge science and application that both Carl Rogers and B. F. Skinner would endorse!"--John C. Norcross, PhD, ABPP, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Psychology, University of Scranton "Concise yet thorough, this user-friendly guide will be an excellent primary text for graduate students from multiple disciplines who are learning to be counselors and psychotherapists. Miller and Moyers do a masterful job articulating the essential qualities of the therapist and the critical processes in the therapeutic relationship. This clearly crafted book empowers new behavioral health professionals to master the therapeutic and relationship skills necessary to be effective helpers and healers. It will also serve as a welcome companion for counselors and psychotherapists well into their careers--it offers guidance and pearls of wisdom for collaborating with clients in ways that promote positive change and growth."--Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine; past president, American Psychological Association-This is an excellent and timely book. It is well written, well documented, and very compelling in its message. This book should be required reading in any graduate program that trains therapists.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 10/28/2021Table of ContentsPreface I. Helping Relationships 1. An Invitation 2. Therapist Effects II. Therapeutic Skills 3. Accurate Empathy 4. Acceptance 5. Positive Regard 6. Genuineness 7. Focus 8. Hope 9. Evocation 10. Offering Information and Advice 11. The Far Side of Complexity III. Learning, Training, and Clinical Science 12. Developing Expertise 13. Teaching Therapeutic Skills 14. Toward a Broader Clinical Science References Index

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