Kategoria BISAC: Self-Help >> Substance Abuse & Addictions - General

It provides a critical and systematic understanding of the theoretical and scientific basis of the assessment and management of substance misuse problems in adolescents. Also it supports the reader in developing qualities and transferable specialist skills necessary for employment, education, or research...

Parenting and Substance Abuse is the first book to report on pioneering efforts to move the treatment of substance-abusing parents forward by embracing their roles and experiences as mothers and...

This is not an anonymous twelve-step book, but it is synonymous with the unadulterated Word of the Living God. Allow the creator of the universe to set you free from addiction, depression, unforgiveness, and whatever ails you. This is a comprehensive guide based on biblical principles.

The issue of doping has been the most widely discussed problem in sports ethics and is one of the most prominent issues across sports studies, the sports sciences and their constituent disciplines. This book adds uniquely to that catalogue of discourses by focusing on extant anti-doping policy and doping practices from a range of multi-disciplinary perspectives (specifically ethical, legal, and social scientific).

With contributions from a world-class team of scholars and legal practitioners from the UK, Europe and North America, the book explores key contemporary issues...

Anyone seeking humorous and playful ways to embrace and accept their differences will welcome life coach Sarah Seidelmann's refreshing alphabetical celebration of individuality and eccentricity. Through her personal work and work with clients and groups, she had made connections between attention-deficit disorder, high sensitivity, Asperger's syndrome, autism, addicts of every kind (sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, shopping), the depressed, the anxious, the manic, the intense, change agents, black sheep, adrenaline junkies, irrepressibles, rebels, bohemians, life pirates, bad asses, artists,...

The 10th Anniversary Edition of the book that has given hope and inspiration to thousands who are dealing with eating disorders
"If you or someone you love has an eating disorder, this is the book to read."
--Dr. Phil

Jenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. He controlled Jenni's life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically harm her throughout their long affair. Then, in therapy, Jenni learned to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as a unique personality separate...

The first edition of Addictions established itself as a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. This authoritative new edition builds on the success of the previous book, incorporating advances in research and practice over the last ten years.

The book includes material on:

• the nature of addiction and who becomes addicted
• health consequences of alcohol and other drug dependence
• theories and causes of addiction.

The authors, experts in the field, also include new material on the controversy surrounding the possible positive effects...

The Chemistry of Joy presents Dr. Emmons's natural approach to depression--supplemented with medication if necessary--combining the best of Western medicine and...

People in recovery can be lulled into accepting that they are doing well enough to get by, especially once the chaos and drama of active addiction is arrested. However, with advances in neuroscience, addiction experts now know how critical long-term efforts are in achieving sobriety. "Recovery Zone, Volume 2," guides readers past the tasks addressed in "Facing the Shadow" and "Recovery Zone, Volume I." Readers turn to the tasks that insure that they lead a balanced life. These issues include financial responsibility, meaningful work, lifestyle balance, and spirituality.

Dr. Patrick...