Addiction category: 1829 books

"This invaluable work will contribute much to the battle against our number one disease."—from the Foreword by George McGovern, former senator and author of Terry: My Daughter's Life-and-Death Struggle with Alcoholism Alcoholism is a disease. It's time we started treating it like...

A dependable companion for people in all stages of recovery, Keep It Simple’s meditations bring you back to the basics of living a Twelve Step program. The recovery wisdom in each thought for the day works as an engaging reminder to show up for yourself, your program, and your overall wellness every...

Reader Views Annual Literary Awards 2010 The annual literary awards were established to honor writers who self-published or had their books published by a subsidy publisher, small press, University press, or independent book publisher geared for the North American reading audience. Excuse...

In the quest for sustained sobriety and self-development, we must look outside of ourselves to discover our inner truths. Whether we are facing dependency or parenthood, marriage or meditation, everyone needs a guide to embolden their coping skills and settle in to a better, more balanced life. Touchstones...

Leslie Schwartz's powerful, skillfully woven memoir of redemption and reading, as told through the list of books she read as she served a 90 day jail sentence In 2014, novelist Leslie Schwartz was sentenced to 90 days in Los Angeles County Jail for a DUI and battery of an officer. It was the...

After hearing I had a quit smoking, one of my mother’s friends asked if I would write a letter explaining how I had liberated my life from this insidious addiction. After sending her this letter, I asked her if she would mind if I shared this with others and she gave her gracious consent. If you...

It’s no secret that substance abuse and addiction can be devastating experiences. But what many people don’t understand is that the thought of entering a residential treatment program can be overwhelming to individuals who desperately need this type of help. In many cases, resistance to...

One of the most accomplished nutritional biochemists and medical writers in his field reveals the truth about caffeine and helps you kick the habit forever. Nearly 80% of all Americans are hooked on caffeine, this country's #1 addiction. A natural component of coffee, tea and chocolate, and...

“Continues where Brown’s first memoir, The Los Angeles Diaries, left off. It’s molten stuff, the story of his efforts to control his river of rage.” —Los Angeles Times   Award-winning author James Brown gained a cult following after chronicling his turbulent childhood and spiraling drug...

After 35 in the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous, I am still in awe of the miracles I see. People who are so messed up when they first come into this program and totally change into a rational, even thinking human beings. This happens not by just going to meetings, that won't do it. It is only by fully...

Addictive! Red Devils lead this man to a book that reveals the true potential of Life and the importance of laughter. As James Rucker records a dialogue of a very special kind, questions about Infinite, God, existence, and the human spirits unwavering strength to persevere and heal itself, are answered...

“There is nothing more important to your success at quitting smoking than the act of preparing yourself to do it. Nothing!” That’s what finally got Brian Keelan out of his 40 year addiction to nicotine, over 90,000 cigarettes and $37,000 after-tax dollars ago. This is a book every smoker should...

Through Kirkpatrick's own Thirteen Empowering Statements of Acceptance, women will undergo a journey of acceptance and awakening, leading them toward a fulfilling and addiction-free existence.

My personal story. Smoked my first dried corn stalk in the field with my grandfather when I was 9 years old and my first cigarette at age 9 also. This is my story and journey of smoking cigarettes until February 15, 1985 when I lost my desire to smoke and have not smoked nor had a desire...