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Very Good
Not only is this book give good information on the subject of addiction but abuse and child development as well. It re-defines addiction as a means to cope with trauma and traumatic childhood. This is a must read for anybody in the mental-health care related field or anyone with addiction.

Clear and informative
Tian Dayton's book is a long overdue treatise on the results of trauma on the human psyche written for the average reader with good science behind it.Her book is different fromother self help books in that it appeals both to the emotions (needed for change) and the intellect. Often on the journey to personal growth we forget one or the other.Dayton has not forgotten their importance.Judith S. Lavendar, MA

Facing the Truth
Tian Dayton has written a very powerful and insightful book on Trauma and Addiction,as they seem to go hand in hand. After reading this book I see the truth about my life and that I did not grow up in a Leave It To Beaver family. Many patterns and behaviors in my family were right on the pages of the book, so reading this has uncovered memories that have been deeply buried for a long time. This book illustrates the healing power of psychodrama and therapy, offering the reader hope and ways for breaking the cycle of pain. It takesa lot of work and courage to go back and acknowledge some of the pains of our past but its worth the freedom from thenightmares that continually haunt us causing repeated pain in our present relationships with others and ourselves. I highly recommend this book if your doing inner work and are ready to look, see and grow forward. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Neurology - General    2. Psychic trauma    3. Psychology    4. Psychology Of Adjustment    5. Self-Help    6. Self-destructive behavior    7. Substance Abuse    8. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    9. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    10. Drug addiction & substance abuse    11. Self-Help / Substance Abuse    12. Social, group or collective psychology   

Subjects:  1. Codependency    2. Compulsive eaters    3. Compulsive eating    4. Eating Disorders - General    5. Family relationships    6. Health/Fitness    7. Obesity    8. Self-Help    9. Coping with eating disorders    10. Self-Help / Eating Disorders   

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End time drug
Awesome book. This isn't your Dad's 12 step program! Meth is a poison straight out of hell. Want free, inside and out? Dr. Mary Holley's book breaks down the drug first from a scientific aspect then from a spiritual aspect. There are many ways to try to stop using drugs but the only true way to be free from this death is through the cleaning power of Jesus Christ. Dr. Holley's Book is a perfect guide to freedom and redemption. Thank you Dr. Holley for your commitment and obedience. God bless you! (Eph 6:12)

Compelling and personal look at the tragedy of meth abuse
The author is not only a medical doctor, but she has firsthand experience with losing a brother to suicide and methamphetamine abuse. Powerful and compelling, she leaves no stone unturned in her exploration of this awful drug. Her mention of Biblical passages is hardly 'in-your-face' as some have described it. She is simply sharing her own beliefs as every author on the planet does. She is gentle and compassionate throughout the text, and was probably the only reason her brother lived as long as he did.
Meth Intervention Specialist
Crystal Meth: They Call It Ice is the most compelling and definitive understanding available on the scourge of methamphetamine addiction. Having done extensive research myself and worked personally with many meth addicts and their families these past years Dr. Mary Holley certainly knows the meth journey inside-out. Her medical expertise is invaluable information to anyone connected to meth. The clear explanations of the biochemistry and neurological destruction of methamphetamine is a must read.This work also rightly understands the relational component to sustained recovery from meth. Whether one would agree or not that Christian faith is the key to sustained sobriety my own work with meth addicts agrees with Dr. Holley that change "only" take place in the context of meaningful relationship. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Christian Life - Social Issues    2. Recovery    3. Self-Help    4. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence   

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Engaging and full of hope
Sheryle writes a creative, heart-rending story of her battle with anorexia and bulimia and the spiritual revelation that saved her life. She transparently shares her jagged journey from bondage to freedom in a way that those who struggle with this frightening disorder will identify with.Her questions for journaling are as good as hours of therapy. Once I started reading, I could hardly put it down. I heartily recommend it.
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Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Christianity - Christian Life - Physical Health    4. Devotional    5. Eating Disorders    6. Eating Disorders - General    7. Patients    8. Religion    9. Religion - Christian Life    10. Religion - Christian Living    11. Religious aspects    12. Religious life    13. Worship   

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The Key to Life
I don't think we as human beings actually recognize the power of daily reading, meditation, and reflecting.Practicing these powerful principles allows us to remain mindful of the moment and reflect upon the deeper question in our lives.To devote ourself to a daily meditation and to journal on these quiet times is priceless and will certainly aid in the evolution of our soul.For me this practice has allowed an awakening to take place and opens my life up to all the opportunities that are available in this universe.Please give this practice a try!This book will help you in your journey of living and cultivating an active consciousness in your daily life.
Inspirational
I love this book! It gives me daily inspiration and a positive attitude to start my day.

Hail to the Power of Women
One of my best friends recommended this book to me last winter.She said she carried hers everywhere she went even when she traveled.It brought her peace especially after the death of her mother.It is a wonderful book for women.Each day (it's a daily reflection) offers an inspiring quote, a powerful meditation and an encouraging affirmation.The book reflects the individuality and spirituality of women and the importance of their self esteem.It's funny to me that the right words always seem to appear on the page just when I need to read them for that extra boost. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drug Addiction (Psychiatric Aspects)    2. Journal Writing    3. Meditation    4. Motivation    5. Self-Help    6. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    8. Twelve-Step Programs    9. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

Subjects:  1. Etiology    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - Addiction    4. Substance abuse    5. Substance-Related Disorders    6. Treatment    7. Drug addiction & substance abuse    8. Psychoanalysis & psychoanalytical theory    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / Addictions   

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comprehensive, yet easy to understand
This text provides a thorough review of the strengths perspective. It also contains real-life examples that assist the reader in gaining a complete understanding of the topic. I would recommend this book to anyone researching or working in the field of addiction treatment.

just the same drivel
Can we please have something NEW published about addictions?This is the same old hat. If you are new to the addiction field, this will be of help.If you know ANYTHING about addictions, this will be a good door stop.

Adddiction Treatment: A Strengths perspective
Great book, I am a grad student, book is informative and relatively relaxing to read, as opposed to the challenge of other grduate level reading matter. Particularly like the harm reduction focus, whereby the individual is supported to make positive changes. Policy makers would benefit from this read! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Addicts    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - Addiction    4. Rehabilitation    5. Self-Help    6. Social Work    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    8. Substance abuse    9. Treatment    10. Drug addiction & substance abuse    11. Social Science / Social Work    12. Social Work Practice   

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As a heroin addict I loved this book
As a heroin addict I loved this book, I read it over and over the stories were very real and the information very correct, I highly recommend this book to anyone... esp if you are a family member of an addict, an addict or work in the field of addiction, I myself have spent 28 days at The Betty Ford center, in addition to at least 39 other programs so I have a fair amount of knowledge of the subject and I still learned much from this book.

Rave
The best book on the subject I've ever read.Brilliant, incisive and comprehensive.Highly recommend this book!Great for students, educators or concerned readers.

Avery informative and moving book on a timely subject.
I found "Heroin", by Humberto Fernandez, a fascinating read. Iespecially enjoyed the personal stories.It's an indepth and engaging lookat this terrible drug. I really feel it is a useful tool for anyone touchedby Heroin. A powerful and important book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drugs And Health    2. Health/Fitness    3. Heroin    4. Heroin abuse    5. History    6. Medical    7. Methadone maintenance    8. Recovery    9. Self-Help    10. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence    11. Toxicology    12. Treatment    13. Alcoholism    14. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    15. Drug addiction & substance abuse    16. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

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Excellent tool
I've read this book twice now.The first time I was still using and the second when I quit.It was a very comprehensive guide and I'm so glad I bought it.Thanks so much for the help Jerry.

Jerry Dorsman is a professional, and his book can help you!
I've worked with Jerry Dorsman closely, and I wanted to share with you my personal high regards for Jerry Dorsman and his new book "How to Quit Drugs for Good".I was fortunate enough to see Jerry apply many ofthe methods he details in his book with real people in real settings. Jerry is not a one-track thinker and is aware that different strokes workfor different folks.The purpose of his book is to highlight the wholespectrum of treatments available for addictions so that the reader canbetter select a treatment more suitable to their unique needs.It is acomprehensive manual that goes into detail about all drugs, their effects,and effective treatments and therapies available.One would do very wellin selecting this book to help themselves or as a manual in helping othersin the field of addictions treatment.I found his first book "How toQuit Drinking Without AA" an essential tool in my own counselingexperiences.It was so incredibly useful from a concrete treatmentperspective that I referenced it in my own treatment plan development.Isaw great results, and I stand by that.That's all I needed to see. Now Irecommend all his books, because he cuts right to the chase without all thefluff.When you're in trouble, you don't want to waste time.You want toknow what to do and how as soon as you can.This book is not the cure, butit's the best stepping stone to the cure only you can provide.Trust me onthis! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drug abuse    2. Drug addicts    3. Prevention    4. Rehabilitation    5. Self-Help    6. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence    7. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    8. Treatment    9. United States    10. Self-Help / General   

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Learn to recognize the body's natural - and real - hunger cues
From binge eating to obesity, Americans are more obsessed with weight than ever - yet diets and food logs often prove impossible to stick with. Try another approach with THE APPETITE AWARENESS WORKBOOK, promoting appetite awareness training as a solution to weight struggles. Learn to recognize the body's natural - and real - hunger cues, and differentiate these from other non-hunger cues in a title which shows how to link emotional eating habits with more sensible routines. The workbook approach lends especially well to home use.
This book is ground-breaking
It seems easy to say "Eat when you are moderately hungry and stop eating when you are moderately full." Well, then why don't we all eat that way? Because many of us often eat "recreationally" (my word). I know that my eating often has less to do with hunger and more to do with what time it is, what yummy thing is in front of me, how bored I am, or how emotionally stressed I am.
So Disappointed
I bought 3 books on this subject this week, and this is the one I wish I hadn't bought. I am so disappointed in this book. I was expecting a true workbook, and there is no real plan in this book. There is a lot of interesting information, some of which is useful, but if I hadn't also bought The Seven Secrets of Slim People, I wouldn't have gotten a plan to actually do the work I need to do to be able to find out when I'm hungry and when I need to stop eating. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Appetite disorders    2. Compulsive eating    3. Eating Disorders - General    4. Nutrition    5. Popular works    6. Recovery    7. Self-Help    8. Diets & dieting   

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Good basic intro, but weak overall
Good basic introduction to the major classifications of drugs, including alcohol, nicotine and steriods. However, the chapter on Cocaine andOther Stimulants does not even mention Crystal Meth - a serious flaw, considering it's the most popular street drug.Read more

Subjects:  1. Drug Addiction (Psychiatric Aspects)    2. Drugs of abuse    3. Neuropharmacology    4. Neurophysiology    5. Neuropsychopharmacology    6. Pharmacology    7. Physiological effect    8. Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology    9. Psychology    10. Psychopathology - Addiction    11. Drug-induced states   

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The Betty Ford Center Book of Answers
This was eye opening. I am the family member of an alcoholic and this book tells the truth about addiction!

Essential for addicts/alcoholics and their families
This book is written in a simple question and answer format. This helps make important information very understandable. The book covers both alcoholism and drug addiction and basically, they are the same disease since alcohol is a drug. What Dr. West makes clear is that addiction is a life long battle. Even after years of recovery, relapsing is possible. Accordingly, it is essential to attend AA meetings or NA meetings even after years of sobriety. If you learn only one thing from this book, it should be that recovery never ends and that, therefore, the alcoholic must never again have a drink and that the addict must never again try any kind of mood altering drug, regarless of whether that drug is legal or not.
My Life was Saved
During Family week at the BFC I sat in a lecture conducted by Dr. West. It was during this informal lecture that I came to the reality that I had all of the characteristics of an alcoholic and was in need of help to save my life just as much if not more than the family member I was there for. The main item in the "Book of Answers" that made me realize this, among other things, is listed on pages 20-21. Dr. West reviewed them and realized I had most of the attributes of an alcoholic.
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Subjects:  1. Alcoholism (Psychiatric Aspects)    2. Drug Addiction (Psychiatric Aspects)    3. General    4. Health/Fitness    5. Miscellanea    6. Neurology - General    7. Psychology    8. Psychopathology - Addiction    9. Recovery    10. Self-Help    11. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    12. Substance abuse    13. Treatment    14. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse    15. Drug addiction & substance abuse    16. Family & Relationships-General    17. Medical / Neurology    18. Self-Help / General    19. Self-Substance Abuse & Addictions - General   

Subjects:  1. Alcoholism    2. Alcoholism (Psychiatric Aspects)    3. Brief Therapy    4. Physician-Patient Relations    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Addiction    7. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    8. Solution-focused therapy    9. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcoholism    10. Treatment    11. rehabilitation    12. Drug addiction & substance abuse   

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An important addition to the clinical literature on compulsive eating
American women and girls (and, increasingly, men and boys) are bombarded with messages about ideal bodies and acceptable weights, "good" and "bad" foods and the health risks of "obesity." Toss in the wealth of other stresses related to contemporary life and a recipe for disordered eating is born.
Great resource for clinicians AND clients
This book is beautifully written and an easy read for clinicians as well as clients. In a very straightforward yet well researched manner, the authors excel at addressing issues related to eating, self-esteem and the fallacy surrounding "diets."Via poignant case examples and theoretical applications, this book is an outstanding resource that should be on every therapist's (and client's!) shelf.In addition, this book pushes clinicians to be aware of their own internalized ideas and issues related to weight. Highly recommended! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Eating Disorders - General    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - Eating Disorders    4. Psychotherapy - General    5. Self-Help    6. Eating disorders & therapy    7. Self-Help / Eating Disorders   

Subjects:  1. Alcoholism (Psychiatric Aspects)    2. Drug Addiction (Psychiatric Aspects)    3. Group psychotherapy    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Neurology - General    6. Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Addiction    8. Recovery    9. Substance abuse    10. Treatment    11. Addiction & therapy    12. Psychiatry   

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Fabulous resource for therapists, students, and teachers
As a graduate social work professor and psychotherapist licensed in both psychology and clinical social work, I can attest to the usefulness of this practical guide for graduate students, beginning professionals studying for licensing exams, practicing clinicians who wish to review or increase their knowledge and expertise, educators, and even program administrators seeking to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of their services.The clearly written, usefully structured format makes looking up information easy and helps clinicians develop relevant treatment plans that can be communicated effectively in multidisciplinary and managed care settings.Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Therapies    2. Clinical Psychology    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Psychology    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Addiction    8. Psychotherapy - Counseling    9. Addiction & therapy    10. Drug addiction & substance abuse    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Counseling    12. Psychotherapy    13. Substance abuse   

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The science of addiction
Dr. Dupont is the former head of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (part of the National Institutes of Health). He presents the science of addiction and recovery in a way that anyone can understand. This book was recommended to me by a former private patient of Dr. Dupont's, who had nothing but good things to say about him. I thought the book was excellent, and it really explains what works and why.

Science it is not
The first red flag - "About the author" at the top of this page. Beware of the authors advertised by the major media outlets.
Best Resource Available
I have found this to be an excellent resource for every aspect of addiction.Dr. Robert Dupont is emminently qualified to author this text. He does an excellent job of personalizing his writing with examples from his practice.He offers a message of hope for addicts and their families.It is a tome, but a very readable one, and he even includes (in the introduction) a way to "speed read" it in 2.5 hours.I read it twice in a weekend and am about to order my third copy! (I just seem to find people to give them to). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Drug Addiction (Psychiatric Aspects)    2. Recovering addicts    3. Self-Help    4. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    5. Substance abuse    6. Treatment    7. Twelve-step programs    8. Coping with drug & alcohol abuse   

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developed by Stanford graduates students
Believe it or not this important topic in applied statistics was developed by Hastie and Tibshirani when they were graduate students, a sure sign of greatness to come. After their graduation this highly acclaimed book came out explaining both the theory and pratice of generalized additive models in a clear and concise way. Generalized additive models are similar to generalized linear models in their additive structure but the form of the additive functions is much more general. A complex topic made readable.
A medical doctor recommended that I (a statistician) use generalized additive models on a project that he was involved with. We were pleased with the results of the modelling as they gave us some new insights on histopic and it was very rewardingRead more

Subjects:  1. Linear models (Statistics)    2. Mathematical Statistics    3. Mathematics    4. Probability & Statistics - General    5. Regression analysis    6. Self-Help    7. Smoothing (Statistics)    8. Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drug Dependence    9. Mathematics / Statistics    10. Social research & statistics   

Subjects:  1. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    2. Diagnosis    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Neurology - General    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - Addiction    7. Substance abuse    8. Drug addiction & substance abuse    9. Medical diagnosis    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Addictions   

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Comprehensive text for medical management of addictions
This year, I needed a comprehensive text to help me put together a lecture on substance use disorders for psychiatrists taking their board exams. It had been some time since I, a psychologist who conducts research on co-occurring disorders, had updated myself generally on current knowledge regarding substance use disorders. This text was very useful for this purpose; I can see it being a useful reference guide for medical practioners concerned with treating those with substance use disorders. I found Schuckit's classification of substances by their effects (depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens) rather than trying to present information on similar-acting drugs individually (cocaine, amphetamines) particularly useful. The chapters are concise and well-written and loaded with details as noted by the previous reviewer.
New Book Provides Critical Guide to Treating Drug Emergencie
Addiction Treatment Forum (www.atforum.com) book review; September 2000;Stewart B. Leavitt, PhD, Editor -- Simply put, Drug and Alcohol Abuse: AClinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment; 5th edition. is a book that mayhelp save lives. In this 380 page text, Marc A. Schuckit, MD provides anoverview of drug classifications and mechanisms, and covers thepharmacology and mental/physical effects of alcohol, depressants,stimulants, opioids, hallucinogens, cannabis, and more. Most critical,there is an emphasis throughout the book on how to deal with emergencymedical problems related to drug abuse, dependency, andoverdose.Read more

Subjects:  1. Psychology    2. Psychopathology - Addiction    3. Addiction & therapy    4. Alcoholism    5. Drug addiction & substance abuse    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / General