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• Dry Humping

  a Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

  Lara, Tawny,

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  "A lighthearted, cheeky, and judgment-free handbook from sober sexpert Tawny Lara on how to have better sex, better dates, and better partnerships—without relying on alcohol!"

• Addiction & Recovery for Dummies

  Ritvo, Paul G.,

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  "Addiction and Recovery For Dummies gives you the tools you need to identify and face addiction in yourself or a loved one, while working towards a healthy and realistic approach to recovery. This book offers a compassionate, unbiased, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Having a Drug Addiction

  Stories From Survivors

  Eason, Sarah,

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  "Discover what it is like to be addicted to drugs through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to recovery, and find out more about the causes and treatments of drug addiction in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cravings and Addictions

  Free Yourself From the Struggle of Addictive Behavior With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  Karekla, Maria,

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  " A powerful, evidence-based program grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for managing cravings related to addictions and taking charge of your life. Whether you struggle with overeating, alcohol, drugs, or smoking, you’re…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Having An Alcohol Addiction

  Stories From Survivors

  Eason, Sarah,

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  "Discover what it is like to be addicted to alcohol through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it "happened to them," read their journeys to recovery, and find out more about the causes and treatments of alcohol addiction."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Gifts of Imperfection

  Brown, Brené,

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  "What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dopamine Nation

  Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

  Lembke, Anna, 1967-

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  "In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. " Suggested by Pastew Place…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What's the Big Deal About Addictions?

  Answers and Help for Teens

  Crist, James J.,

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  "Help teens make informed decisions about their health and wellness with judgment-free information about addictions. From drugs and alcohol to pervasive use of electronic devices, more teens are exhibiting addictive behaviors. What’s the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Addiction Inoculation

  Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence

  Lahey, Jessica

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  "In 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dry Challenge

  How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-free Month

  Sheinbaum, Hilary

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  "The Dry Challenge is ideal for anyone who wants to complete a dry month challenge, giving up all forms of alcohol—wine, beer, spirits and cocktails, including no shots, no low ABV cocktails, and absolutely no champagne toasts—for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If You Give An Ox An Oxy

  a Parad(ox)y

  Happe, Laura E.

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  "Written by national expert on the opioid epidemic Dr. Laura E. Happe, If You Give an Ox an Oxy focuses on preventing opioid misuse for the next generation. Dr. Happe transforms the beloved childhood picture book into an educational…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Want More

  How to Know When I've Had Enough

  Geisler, Dagmar, 1958-

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  "I Want More gives parents, grandparents, and caregivers the opportunity to speak with children about setting limits, allowing them to develop their own internal feeling for when something is no longer beneficial, fun, or healthy."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Strung Out

  One Last Hit and Other Lies That Nearly Killed Me

  Khar, Erin

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  "Strung Out is a life-affirming story of resilience while also a gripping investigation into the psychology of addiction and why people turn to opioids in the first place."

• Quit Like a Woman

  the Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed With Alcohol

  Whitaker, Holly

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  "The founder of the first female-focused recovery program offers a groundbreaking look at alcohol and a radical new path to sobriety. Written in a relatable voice that is honest and witty, Quit Like a Woman is at once a groundbreaking look…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Freedom From Family Dysfunction

  a Guide to Healing Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness

  Perlmutter, Kenneth, 1958-

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  "Kenneth Perlmutter, a California psychologist with 30-plus years in the field, has written Freedom from Family Dysfunction specifically for family members who love someone battling addiction or mental illness who want to break the cycles…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• High

  Everything You Want to Know About Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction

  Sheff, David

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  "This book tells it as it is, with testimonials from peers who have been there and families who have lived through the addiction of a loved one, along with the cold, hard facts about what drugs and alcohol do to our bodies. From how to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Alcoholics Anonymous

  the Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered From Alcoholism

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  "Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book is easy to read and connect with on a deeply personal level. Regardless of your past, this book teaches you that there is a community out there that has endured the same pitfalls, and its waiting to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beyond Addiction

  How Science and Kindness Help People Change

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  "Beyond Addiction goes beyond the theatrics of interventions and tough love to show family and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement, and motivational and behavioral strategies to help someone change. Drawing on forty…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Emmy's Question

  Auth, Jeannine

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  Topic: Parental alcoholism. "Emmy comes to know she cannot cure her mother's disease, but still finds the best about herself. Emmy's voice is one not easily forgotten." Suggested for ages 8+. Suggested by Pastew Place Detoxification Centre.

• The Joey Song

  a Mother's Story of Her Son's Addiction

  Swenson, Sandra,

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  "Despairing parents of addicts will find comfort in this stark, yet hopeful tale." Suggested by Pastew Place Detoxification Centre.