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• Rewire

  Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-destructive Behavior

  O'Connor, Richard (Psychotherapist)

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  Renowned psychotherapist Richard O₂Connor, PhD, reveals why our bad habits die so hard. We have two brains, one a thoughtful, conscious, deliberative self, and the other an automatic self that does most of the work without our attention. Using new…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Clean

  Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy

  Sheff, David

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  Addiction is a disease; it is preventable and treatable. It is not a moral failing. As with other illnesses, the approaches most likely to work are based on science, not on faith, tradition, contrition, or wishful thinking. Those facts are the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Inside Rehab

  the Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment---and How to Get Help That Works

  Fletcher, Anne M.

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  Inside Rehab is the first book to give listeners a thoughtful, sensitive, and bracingly honest insider's view of the drug and alcohol rehab industry in America. For people seeking quality care for themselves or a loved one, Inside Rehab is essential…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Out Came the Sun

  Overcoming the Legacy of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide in My Family

  Hemingway, Mariel

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  A moving, compelling memoir about growing up and escaping the tragic legacy of mental illness, suicide, addiction, and depression in one of America's most famous families: the Hemingways.

• Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery

  How to Connect With Family and Close Friends After Active Alcoholism and Addiction

  Dowd, Janice Johnson,

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  A guide for recovering addicts and alcoholics on how to heal and enhance their relationships after active addiction and balance the demands of sobriety with the need for family connection.

• The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction

  A Comprehensive and Supportive Reference to Help Your Child Recover From Addiction

  Lynam, Edward, 1962-

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  If your teen or preteen is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you need to find the best treatment for your child. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction , you'll learn how to take an active role in helping your child…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Healing the Scars of Addiction

  Jantz, Gregory L.

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  Age-old culprits of drugs, alcohol, and gambling are joined by newer addictions, such as food, prescription medication, shopping, pornography, and technology. Left unaddressed, addiction devastates lives now and makes it difficult to see a positive…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Understanding Addiction

  Hudak, Heather C., 1975-

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  Describes addiction, its signs, symptoms, and treatment, and its effects on society.

• 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 open,…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 all too…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." Suggested age:…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 also walk…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 Big Deal…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 practical steps…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 thirty-one…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 resource that…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." Suggested age:…Read moreRead more of this annotation