{"product_id":"over-the-influence-second-edition-9781462530342","title":"Over the Influence Second Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust say no just doesn't work for everyone. If you've tried to quit and failed, simply want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually, join the many thousands of readers who have turned to this empathic, science-based resource--now thoroughly revised.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Patt Denning and Jeannie Little are true heroes when it comes to treating people with addiction problems. Anyone who cares about this subject--or is living through it--should read this superb book.\"--Johann Hari, author of \u003ci\u003eChasing the Scream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A highly informative, practical, passionate, and moving guide. Harm reduction focuses on the ways you may be using substances to cope with personal problems--and how you can find better solutions. The stories in these pages are reminders of the power of the human spirit.\"--A. Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP, President, Practical Recovery, San Diego, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “If you want to change your drug or alcohol use, read this book! The authors are pioneers in the field of harm reduction and they provide a wonderfully clear and useful guide to how to do it.\"--Maia Szalavitz, author of \u003ci\u003eUnbroken Brain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Denning and Little have long been at the forefront of the harm reduction movement, and they keep the momentum going and cover all the important bases with this updated edition. This book provides meaningful information and choices instead of one-size-fits-all advice.\"--Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RDN, author of \u003ci\u003eInside Rehab\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSober for Good\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “After years of struggling with more traditional attempts at recovery, I found this book. What a treasure! I don’t know what I would do without the simple, straightforward skills these authors teach.”--Joshua M., San Francisco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"In this welcome update of a classic, Denning and Little show how harm reduction entails accepting people--including yourself--exactly as they are. Now even more practical, this step-by-step, gently reader-friendly guide helps you lessen the harmful impact of drugs or drinking in your life.\"--Gabor Maté, MD, author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This empowering, hope-inspiring book invites you to chart your own path--at your own pace--toward positive change. If you are looking for an evidence-based, helpful, and effective resource for drug and alcohol users, this is it!\"--Terry Morris, Director, Syringe Access Services and 6th Street Harm Reduction Center, San Francisco AIDS Foundation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Invaluable and up to date. I highly recommend this book to any alcohol or drug user who is questioning whether and how to make changes.\"--Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Regents' Professor, Department of Psychology and Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions, University of New Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eOver the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e has been a big help.\"--Ron S., San Francisco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The book offers many beautiful suggestions for handling life.\"--Paul R., San Francisco -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Why Harm Reduction?\u003cbr\u003e 1. Welcome to Harm Reduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Why Do People Use Drugs?\u003cbr\u003e 3. When Is Drug Use Harmful?\u003cbr\u003e 4. Why Do Some People Get into Trouble While Others Don't?\u003cbr\u003e 5. How Do I Know If I Am in Trouble?\u003cbr\u003e 6. How People Change\u003cbr\u003e 7. You Don't Have to Quit to Change\u003cbr\u003e 8. Substance Use Management\u003cbr\u003e 9. Taking Care of Yourself While Still Using\u003cbr\u003e 10. How Can I Tell If Harm Reduction Is Working?\u003cbr\u003e 11. Finding the Right Help\u003cbr\u003e 12. A Letter to Family and Friends of People Who Use Drugs\u003cbr\u003e What You Should Know about Drugs: A Quick Reference\u003cbr\u003e Resources\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408639467863,"sku":"9781462530342","price":45.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781462530342.jpg?v=1730503635","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/over-the-influence-second-edition-9781462530342","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}