Lisa Frederiksen: 5 books
If You Loved Me, You'd Stop!
What You Really Need to Know When Your Loved One Drinks Too Much
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014
If You Loved Me, You’d Stop! What You Really Need To Know When Your Loved One Drinks Too Much combines current brain research on alcoholism and alcohol abuse with Lisa Frederiksen’s 40 years experience in dealing with these family problems. By explaining this research from the perspective of someone...
Crossing the Line From Alcohol Use to Abuse to Dependence
Debunking Myths About Drinking Alcohol That Can Cause a Person to Cross the Line
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2012
You have likely heard one or more of the following statements: • Drinking coffee sobers a person up. • Alcoholism is not a disease. Cancer is a disease. Alcoholism is a choice - put down the bottle! • Letting your teen drink at home teaches them how to drink safely. • An employee's alcohol...
Quick Guide to Addiction Recovery
What Helps, What Doesn't
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2014
“Alcoholism a disease? No way! Cancer is a disease. All they have to do is put down the bottle!” “If he cared enough about what he was doing to his parents, he’d get help. It’s that simple.” “She’s been through rehab before – I don’t see how this time will be any different.” Likely...
Quick Guide to Secondhand Drinking
A Phenomenon That Affects Millions
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
The explosion in 21st century brain research is radically changing our understanding of what happens to the brain when it’s under the influence of alcohol and when it’s on the receiving end of a person’s drinking behaviors. As a result, this science is giving us new language for talking about a...
Loved One in Treatment? Now What!
An Essential Handbook for Family Members and Friends Navigating the Path Of A Loved One's Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
There is a great deal of 21st century brain and addiction-related research now possible thanks to advances in brain imaging technologies. These findings are exploding long-held beliefs about addiction and addiction treatment and the impacts of a loved one’s substance misuse on family members and friends....