Kategoria BISAC: Psychology >> Psychopathology - Addiction

This book is the first to examine, in-depth, the experiences of bereaved family members following a drug and/or alcohol related death. Drawing upon a substantial research project, chapters identify the issues faced by a sizeable, yet often stigmatised and vulnerable group, which make these deaths particularly hard to grieve. These include the stresses and strains of having lived with another s substance use, as well as the stigma that often extends to those left behind, and the difficulties of memorialising a life that may be considered unfulfilled. The book also explores the responses of...

"This is a straightforward, rich resource for anyone who lives with, and loves, an addict."
Publishers Weekly
Everyone suffers when there s an addict in the family. Written by an expert in alcohol and drug addiction and recovery, this no-nonsense guide will help you understand the causes of addiction, end enabling behaviors, support your loved one s recovery, and learn how to cope with relapses.

If you re the family member of an addict, you may feel confused, guilty, and scared of doing the wrong thing. And when you don t know how to help, you may find yourself...

As the daughter of lead singers of the 1960s band The Mamas and The Papas, Mackenzie Phillips grew up in a dysfunctional environment and subsequently battled a near-fatal drug addiction. Now,...

This is an informative, entertaining book that includes 78 types of addiction presented in an easy to understand and simple format. Chapman defines and presents addiction in a manner that engages the reader.

The author has updated the ADDICTIONARY since its original printing and it remains a leading edge tool for the lay person, as well as, professionals needing accurate information regarding different types of addictions. It is great material for discussion groups.

ADDICTIONARY is a great book to facilitate conversations at therapy sessions,...

Help clients suffering from chemical and nonchemical addictions develop the skills they need to work through problems.

The Addiction Treatment Homework Planner, Fifth Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features:

• 100 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by clients suffering from chemical and nonchemical addictions, such as anxiety, impulsivity, childhood trauma, dependent traits, and occupational...

I have spent more than 25 years training chemical dependency counselors and they are my favorite people. For the most part, they're either in personal addiction recovery or they are family members who have been touched by the chaos of addiction. The very passion that brings us to this work is the potential foundation for burnout and relapse if those issues are not identified and addressed throughout a counselor's career.

I plan to address codependency from early attachment disruption perspective, which results in both codependent...