The Sobering Truth
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The Sober Truth
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Author : Lance Dodes
language : en
Publisher: Beacon Press
Release Date : 2015-03-17
The Sober Truth written by Lance Dodes and has been published by Beacon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-17 with Psychology categories.
A powerful exposé of Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-step programs, and the rehab industry—and how a failed addiction treatment model came to dominate America. “A humane, science-based, global view of addiction . . . an essential, bracing critique of the rehab industry and its ideological foundations that we have much to learn from.” —Gabor Maté M.D., author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts Alcoholics Anonymous has become so infused in our society that it is practically synonymous with addiction recovery. Yet the evidence shows that AA has only a 5–10 percent success rate—hardly better than no treatment at all. Despite this, doctors, employers, and judges regularly refer addicted people to treatment programs and rehab facilities based on the 12-step model. In The Sober Truth, acclaimed addiction specialist Dr. Lance Dodes exposes the deeply flawed science that the 12-step industry has used to support its programs. Dr. Dodes analyzes dozens of studies to reveal a startling pattern of errors, misjudgments, and biases. He also pores over the research to highlight the best peer-reviewed studies available and discovers that they reach a grim consensus on the program’s overall success. But The Sober Truth is more than a book about addiction. It is also a book about science and how and why AA and rehab became so popular, despite the discouraging data. Drawing from thirty-five years of clinical practice and firsthand accounts submitted by addicts, Dr. Dodes explores the entire story of AA’s rise—from its origins in early fundamentalist religious and mystical beliefs to its present-day place of privilege in politics and media. A powerful response to the monopoly of the 12-step program and the myth that they are a universal solution to addiction, The Sober Truth offers new and actionable information for addicts, their families, and medical providers, and lays out better ways to understand addiction for those seeking a more effective and compassionate approach to this treatable problem.
The Sobering Truth
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Author : Jeff Herten
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-06-01
The Sobering Truth written by Jeff Herten and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-01 with categories.
For over thirty years, author Jeff Herten,MD was a high functioning alcoholic--one who drinks every day, yet continues to lead a productive, successful life. Now he shares his first-hand knowledge of how alcohol can destroy lives--as it nearly destroyed his.Alcohol is the single greatest social ill in the United States. It affects us not only emotionally buy physically. The Sobering Truth explores the numerous facets of alcohol consumption in the United States, including the risks, the behaviors associated with alcohol, and the innocent victims of alcohol abuse. But it also offers hope to those wishing to become sober and recommends resources to help them turn their lives around.Frank and honest, The Sobering Truth is a must read for every spouse, parent, child, employer, physician and counselor whose life is touched by alcohol. It may be just the wake-up call you need.
The Sobering Truth
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Author : Jeff Herten
language : en
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Release Date : 2011-04-02
The Sobering Truth written by Jeff Herten and has been published by Greenleaf Book Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-02 with Self-Help categories.
For over thirty years, author Dr. Jeff Herten was a high-functioning alcoholic-one who drinks every day, yet continues to lead a productive, successful life. Now he shares how alcohol can destroy lives-as it nearly destroyed his.Alcohol is the single greatest social ill in the U.S. Alcohol may lead to deadly cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, and liver. It rots our bones, corrodes our stomach lining, erodes our memories, and suppresses our immune systems. The Sobering Truth explores the associated risks, behaviors and innocent victims of alcohol abuse and recommends resources to help turn their lives around.Frank and honest, The Sobering Truth is a must-read for every spouse, parent, child, employer, physician, and counselor whose life is touched by alcohol. It may be just the wake-up call you need.
The Sobering Truth
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Author : Steven Sellers
language : en
Publisher: Ambassador International
Release Date : 2011-06-30
The Sobering Truth written by Steven Sellers and has been published by Ambassador International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
His addiction to alcohol had escalated to an average of two-fifths of vodka a day. The Sobering Truth: One Man's Journey From Failure to Faith follows Steven to his breakdown, physically and spiritually. It addresses life in treatment both in and out of the hospital and the ever present threat of relapse. This story describes how the Addict can move beyond sobriety and learns how to embrace life in recovery; how to fill the hollow void that the ravenous Beast left in its place. Written for those who may be battling the Beast in their own lives, or for the family members desperate to understand their loved one, The Sobering Truth reveals insight, about the inner workings of the Addict and most importantly hope for a God-directed recovery. Book jacket.
Sober Men And True
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Author : Christopher McKee
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2002
Sober Men And True written by Christopher McKee and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
McKee scours sailors' diaries, letters, memoirs, and oral interviews to uncover the lives and secret thoughts of British men of the lower deck. From working-class childhoods to the hardships of finding civilian employment after leaving the navy, the former sailors speak with candor about the naval life. Illustrations.
Sober Curious
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Author : Ruby Warrington
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2018-12-31
Sober Curious written by Ruby Warrington and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-31 with Health & Fitness categories.
Would life be better without alcohol? It’s the nagging question more and more of us are finding harder to ignore, whether we have a “problem” with alcohol or not. After all, we yoga. We green juice. We meditate. We self-care. And yet, come the end of a long work day, the start of a weekend, an awkward social situation, we drink. One glass of wine turns into two turns into a bottle. In the face of how we care for ourselves otherwise, it’s hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel… terrible. How different would our lives be if we stopped drinking on autopilot? If we stopped drinking altogether? Really different, it turns out. Really better. Frank, funny, and always judgment free, Sober Curious is a bold guide to choosing to live hangover-free, from Ruby Warrington, one of the leading voices of the new sobriety movement. Drawing on research, expert interviews, and personal narrative, Sober Curious is a radical take down of the myths that keep so many of us drinking. Inspiring, timely, and blame free, Sober Curious is both conversation starter and handbook—essential reading that empowers readers to transform their relationship with alcohol, so we can lead our most fulfilling lives.
Get Sober Stay Sober
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Author : Cynthia Perkins
language : en
Publisher: Cynthia Perkins Publications & Consultations
Release Date : 2009
Get Sober Stay Sober written by Cynthia Perkins and has been published by Cynthia Perkins Publications & Consultations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
One alcoholic's journey to lasting sobriety and how you can break free with this cutting-edge and holistic recovery approach that gets to the root of alcoholism. Discover how to achieve permanent,craving-free sobriety without the 12 steps, AA, religion or succumbing to powerlessness.
Sober Truths
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Author : Jill Kelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-06-21
Sober Truths written by Jill Kelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-21 with categories.
Old-timers in 12-step programs say that if you want to stay sober, you only have to change one thing: your whole life. Sober Truths: The Making of an Honest Woman recounts how one woman did just that. Jill Kelly's personal stories describe the journey as two decades of drinking and despair gave way to a richly rewarding sober life. Her demons did not go quietly when she put the bottle down. Loneliness, anxiety, distrust of others-they were all still there. This memoir tells how she has learned to be with those demons and not drink, to let go of the jealous dramas of the past and embrace a new life of peace. Along the way, Kelly reinvents herself, becoming a visual artist, starting a successful business, and developing deep friendships and a satisfying spiritual life. At the same time, she faces the challenges of emotional eating and her sober ambivalence about sexual relationships. This book offers hope to those who cannot imagine a life without alcohol by someone who has recreated hers. "Jill Kelly speaks my language. This could have been my memoir in scene after scene, relationship after relationship, drunk after drunk. Because of the similarity of our paths, right down to the PhD each page felt like a review of my life. Jill doesn't mince words, nor does she sugar-coat the journey. It was ugly and she survived. That's what makes her story amazing and so hopeful to read. I'm glad I can call Jill my friend. She makes a way for the millions of others who will follow. " -Karen Casey, author of Each Day A New Beginning (www.womens-spirituality.com) "Jill Kelly writes with raw authenticity about some of life's most delicate issues, weaving a highly personal account with universal overtones. I am profoundly grateful for her articulation of her journey." -Christina Baldwin, author of Storycatcher: Making Sense of our Lives through the Power and Practice of Story (www.peerspirit.com) "This story is an extraordinary and gallant fight out of self-destructive patterns into a life of fulfilling relationships and artistic development that is free fromalcohol and the ghosts of the past. A great read!" -Marilyn J. Sorensen, PhD, author of Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem (mjsorensen@TheSelfEsteemInstitute.com)
This Naked Mind
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Author : Annie Grace
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2015-10-12
This Naked Mind written by Annie Grace and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-12 with Self-Help categories.
This Naked Mind has ignited a movement across the country, helping thousands of people forever change their relationship with alcohol. Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol, and assume giving it up will involve deprivation and misery. This Naked Mind offers a new, positive solution. Here, Annie Grace clearly presents the psychological and neurological components of alcohol use based on the latest science, and reveals the cultural, social, and industry factors that support alcohol dependence in all of us. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, this book will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture, and how the stigma of alcoholism and recovery keeps people from getting the help they need. With Annie’s own extraordinary and candid personal story at its heart, this book is a must-read for anyone who drinks. This Naked Mind will give you freedom from alcohol. It removes the psychological dependence so that you will not crave alcohol, allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). With clarity, humor, and a unique blend of science and storytelling, This Naked Mind will open the door to the life you have been waiting for. “You have given me my live back.” —Katy F., Albuquerque, New Mexico “This is an inspiring and groundbreaking must-read. I am forever inspired and changed.” —Kate S., Los Angeles, California “The most selfless and amazing book that I have ever read.” —Bernie M., Dublin, Ireland
Sunshine Warm Sober
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Author : Catherine Gray
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-06-10
Sunshine Warm Sober written by Catherine Gray and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-10 with Self-Help categories.
The long-awaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER - the Sunday Times bestseller 'Exquisite' - Fearne Cotton, Happy Place 'A paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free' - The Guardian 'The kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them' - The Lancet Psychiatry 'A reflective, raw and riveting read. A beautiful book on what it takes to root for yourself' - Emma Gannon, Ctrl Alt Delete 'No other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard Piper, CEO, Alcohol Change UK What's it like to give up drinking forever? We know now that being teetotal for one, three, even twelve months brings surprising joys and a recharged body... but nothing has been written about going years deep into being alcohol-free. As Catherine Gray, author of runaway bestseller The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, streaks towards a decade sober, she explores this uncharted territory in her trademark funny, disruptive and warm way. This is a must-read for anyone sober-curious, whether they've put down the bottle yet or not. Praise for The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: 'Fascinating' - Bryony Gordon 'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist 'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire 'Gray's tale of going sober is uplifting and inspiring' - Evening Standard 'Not remotely preachy' - Sunday Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying' - Guardian 'An empathetic, warm and hilarious tale from a hugely likeable human' - The Lancet Psychiatry