Addiction category: 1829 books

Severing a cherished relationship is one of the most painful experiences in life—and cutting those emotional ties to a loved one can feel almost like ending an addiction. Up till now, people recovering from other problems were able to get real help—like AA and rehab—while those struggling in...

Don Williams powerfully relates in 12 Steps with Jesus that by allowing Jesus to fill the emptiness that leads to addictive behavior, readers can leave addiction in the dust! Churches must lead people to dependence on Jesus. When we give ourselves wholly to Christ, He will fill us wholly, replacing...

A New Mexico woman, occupied for weeks with playing online games, was convicted of second-degree murder and child abandonment after allowing her three and a half-year-old daughter to die of malnutrition and dehydration. A Philadelphia man was convicted of third-degree murder for killing his 17-month...

This is not a partial glimpse of addiction—it is the whole story. It begins with a violent childhood that bonded two children together forever, perhaps setting the stage for what was to come. Jodee’s younger brother Brett became an alcoholic. And she the sister of an alcoholic. As he walked the...

Letters to a Prisoner is a look into the mind of the Enabler. the Enabler can be ANYONE; male or female. The Enabler can also assume the guise of law enforcement. This is a multifaceted problem that pervades our society. The first step is recognizing that YOU are a part of the problem, second is to...

Brian Cuban was living a lie. With a famous last name and a successful career as a lawyer, Brian was able to hide his clinical depression and alcohol and cocaine addictions—for a while. Today, as an inspirational speaker in long-term recovery, Brian looks back on his journey with honesty,...

Speaking thoughtfully to those recovering from substance abuse and addiction, God Grant Me offers a daily dose of strength and wisdom with each of its meditations. The journey of recovery is inspired by insight, prayer, and continuous renewal. After years of reflection on the themes they presented...

Summary, Analysis & Review of Allen Carr's The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Instaread   Preview:   The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr is a self-help book designed to help smokers kick the habit and find freedom from the tyranny of their addiction. To date,...

From addiction comes hope. In this electrifying and remarkable story, author Matthew McCain reveals take you on a journey of one mans addiction with opioid dependence and the struggles of Bi Polar disorder. Laced with wit, heartache and surprises combined with a stunning writing performance, McCain defies all the norms in this riveting powerhouse story that will leave you speechless.

The definitive guide to the effect of alcohol on people, families, communities, and society, written by two of America's leading experts on alcoholism and its impact. Throughout history, and across cultures, alcohol has affected the fabric of society through abuse and addiction, contributed...

There are millions of gamers all over the world. Day by day more and more of these gamers have turned into addicts… Not drug addicts but gaming addicts. Admittedly, gaming addictions are difficult to break. But with the tools and strategies provided in the guide, freeing yourself will become a much...

You're in recovery. You're at a 12-step meeting. And you don't believe in a Judeo-Christian god. Now What? You are not alone. Author and meditation teacher, Margaret Cram-Howie, was in exactly that position. Now a practicing Nichiren Shu Buddhist, Margaret has written a book recounting the...

This book is a Christian companion to Facing the Shadow. It provides an early spiritual focus to recovery for those who are beginning to use the Patrick Carnes 30 task model of recovery from sex addiction. Addresses issues of sexuality in a non-shaming way using Biblical scripture to encourage long-term...

The mere fact that you are holding this book in your hands is proof that being an addict and having an X on your back isnt a life sentence to failure. I was both an addict and prisoner for thirty years, yet today I live life as a clean, sober, and productive member of societyas a published writer...