{"product_id":"addiction-recovery-for-dummies-isbn-9781119886990","title":"Addiction \u0026 Recovery For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo matter what your road to recovery looks like, Dummies is on your side\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAddiction and Recovery For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003egives 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 non-judgmental guide to evaluating and overcoming addiction. You’ll learn to identify the range of addiction levels, the various types (including substance and non-substance), and the possible causes of addiction. An expert author guides you through the range of addiction treatment philosophies and approaches, including twelve-step programs, other in- and outpatient programs, and teen treatments. We’ll also look at common recovery roadblocks, so you’re prepared to overcome whatever hurdles your recovery process brings. Medications, therapeutic communities, self-help groups, long-term recovery strategies—it’s all in here. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the signs of addiction and identify the most appropriate treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain advice on offering help to friends or family members struggling with addiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover available recovery supports, including groups and medications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the media and cultural factors that encourage addiction, and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdated with the latest treatment options, \u003ci\u003eAddiction \u0026amp; Recovery For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable resource for those on a recovery journey, and a support guide for the 45 million people who are directly impacted by addiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: the Hole in the Heart: Detecting Addiction 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Addiction: What Is It? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what addiction is 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe difference between abuse and dependence 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour personal definition of addiction 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Experimentation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Addiction Risk 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarning signs of addiction 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comment for families and friends of the addicted person 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Methods and Models of Treatment 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment centers and professional help 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to consider when deciding on your treatment 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe twelve-step program and other self-help approaches 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ins and Outs of Recovery 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming fears and obstacles to recovery 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do if you slip 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to relate to family, friends, and colleagues 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat family and friends can do 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Substance Use, Substance Abuse, and Addiction 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Basics of How Substances of Abuse Work 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Drug Lineup 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarijuana (THC) 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSedatives and tranquilizers 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStimulants 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychedelics 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpiates and narcotics 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDissociative anesthetics 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolatile hydrocarbons (inhalants) 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteroids 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Behavioral Addictions: Addictions Without Substances 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome General Advice 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompulsive Gambling 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree phases of compulsive gambling 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe impact of compulsive gambling 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSex and Pornography 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePornography addiction 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSex addiction 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove addiction 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer Games and the Internet 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood Addiction 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating too much 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating too little 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Addiction 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I have a problem? 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow work addiction starts 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKicking the habit when everyone is asking for more 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Dancing with the Tiger: The Risks of Experimenting 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with the Flow: Peer Pressure and Other Influences 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartying and club drugs 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooking up 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I didn’t know what I was doing” 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRebellion and experimentation 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Risks of Experimentation and Addiction 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinking, drugging, and driving 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnsafe sexual behavior 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sex trade 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrime 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger and aggression 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChild abuse and neglect 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth risks 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Costs of Addiction to Families 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blame game 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consequences to you and your family 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Taking Those First Steps 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Recognizing Addiction in Yourself and Others 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAm I at Risk? 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetics: Addiction Across Generations 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining who’s susceptible 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying your family history 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow a Body Gets Addicted 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the mind out 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the body in 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat drugs are the most addictive? 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaking Up to Your Own Addiction 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with self-observation 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a quick self-assessment 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down the types of addictions 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerceiving Addiction in a Loved One 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase study: Jack and his daughter 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the warning signs 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Assessing Your Readiness: Do You Need Help Now? 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Role as the Client 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Options 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding hopelessness 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing what’s right for you 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching Your Characteristics to Treatment Options 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient characteristics 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment characteristics 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a treatment choice 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding When to Start 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost-benefit analysis of seeking help 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-assessing your readiness for change now 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Quitting: Easy to Say, Hard to Do 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessful Quitting 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming Aware of Your Triggers 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal triggers 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal triggers 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombination triggers 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime as a trigger 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour identity as a trigger 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ease of availability as a trigger 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagical thinking 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Your Motivation to Change 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors That Affect Your Ability to Find Addiction Freedom 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeographical change 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA change of job 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew relationships 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodependency with a partner 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA recovering partner 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Examining Treatment Approaches 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Treatment Choices 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent Viewpoints on Addiction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe moral dimension 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe disease perspective 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pharmacological perspective 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking your way free: The cognitive-behavioral perspective 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddictions as a bad habit: The learning models 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe psychodynamic perspective 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe biopsychosocial perspective 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombination Treatments 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe twelve-step treatments and other variants of the AA model 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatments based on cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and learning methods 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Reviewing Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Options 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterventions: Breaking Through Denial and Fear 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow an intervention works 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntervention principles 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an interventionist 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidential Versus Outpatient Care: Deciding What’s Best for You 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutpatient Treatment 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychotherapy 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlled drinking 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk reduction 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips on seeking outpatient professional help 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidential or Inpatient Treatment 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stages of inpatient treatment 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s voluntary 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rules of rehab 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow long is long enough? 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Minnesota Model 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelapse Prevention 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutic Communities and Sober Living 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow therapeutic communities work 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA focus on rehabilitation 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow effective are therapeutic communities? 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho obtains treatment from a therapeutic community? 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow long should you stay in treatment in a therapeutic community? 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndrew’s Choice: A True Story of Getting into Treatment and Achieving Success 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow things began 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne day in rehab 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Treating Physical Dependence 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Body’s Reactions to Drugs 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetoxification: What Is It, and How Does It Work? 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe goals of detox 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe process: In the body 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe process: In the mind 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect with Detoxification Treatments 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetox from alcohol and other sedatives\/hypnotics 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetox from stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetox from opiates 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetox from marijuana 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetox from inhalants\/solvents 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications That May Help 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications for alcohol problems 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications for treating benzodiazepine withdrawal 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications for treating opiate addiction 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications for stimulant abuse 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance medications and craving reducers 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethadone Treatment 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is methadone? 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethadone myths 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho should choose methadone treatment? 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes it work? 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Twelve-Step Programs 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Twelve-Step Programs 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Actual Twelve Steps 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Your Program 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitting bottom and working toward recovery — one day at a time 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering spirituality 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing affirmations 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether a Twelve-Step Program Is Right for You 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems with Twelve-Step Programs 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the critics say 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs a twelve-step program enough? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Joining Self-Help and Support Groups 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecular Organizations for Sobriety and Save Our Selves (SOS) 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SOS approach 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining an SOS group 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Management and Recovery Training: SMART 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SMART approach 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining SMART 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen for Sobriety (WFS) 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe WFS approach 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining WFS 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReligious Organizations 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Psychedelic Therapies and Other Alternative Treatments 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychedelics 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcupuncture 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrelational research 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical trials 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIbogaine 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow ibogaine may work 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIbogaine research 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKetamine 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional Therapy 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddictions and poor nutrition 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is good nutrition? 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacrobiotic diets 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditation 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarm-Reduction Approaches 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Teen Treatment 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Alcohol and Drugs Are More Destructive When You’re Young 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s easier to damage a growing brain 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeens have a tougher time these days 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do When You Suspect Substance Abuse in a Loved One 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvice for parents 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvice for good friends 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA word about denial 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe prepared for a long haul to a healthy recovery 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the investment in teen treatment 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Treatment as a Teen 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for help: Any time is a good time 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a counselor 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating to your counselor 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounseling in group programs 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidential treatment: Group and individual treatments 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarm reduction programs for youth 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering That Slips Aren’t Freefalls 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Life in Recovery 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Overcoming Barriers to Recovery 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Prepared: The First Step 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Skills for Recovery 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacing: Taking Things One Step at a Time 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re going too fast, slow down 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re bogged down, pick up the pace 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacing with time 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacing with activities 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Resilience 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain personal hygiene 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore your senses 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Your Everyday Fears 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe work of worry 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath and dying 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbandonment 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Your Fears about Recovery 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort-term fears: Withdrawal problems 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-term fears 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Self-Anger: A Slippery Slope to Relapse 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting judgments on hold 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing negative moods 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing stressful situations 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Action: Storming the Barricades 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action to commit to change 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action against triggers that increase cravings 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action to build self-confidence 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action against negative moods 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Handling Slips and Relapse 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlips Versus Relapse: What’s the Difference? 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Relapse Happens 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can almost count on it 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriggers for relapse and what to do about them 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-risk situations and their remedies 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe good news: Relapse is preventable 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from Relapse 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining your relapse 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing things differently next time 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Balance Back 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications may help 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting back on track 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether you need some extra help 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Handling Work and Family During Recovery 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Relationships During Recovery 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with positive changes 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with negative changes 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Family Problems 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo the right thing: Be a good role model 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow families are affected by addiction 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking positive changes in family relationships 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving family problems by changing norms 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking long-term plans for positive change 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Work Problems 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario one: You were hardworking to begin with 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario two: You lose your job due to your addiction 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Financial Problems 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelapses, Restarts, and How They Affect Your Family 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing to terms with a relapse 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestarting with the help of your family 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: For Families and Friends: Ways to Make a Difference 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Through Denial and Codependency 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming denial 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with resistance 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Change 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Loved One Follow Through 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing negative emotions 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathizing: “I feel your pain” 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Change over the Long-Term 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe six weeks of helping 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpecting and getting through relapse 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ups and Downs of Change 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDropping expectations and falsely positive images 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning downs into ups 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustaining Optimism and Support in Your Family 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving fantasy-land to find realistic optimism 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing deserving of victory and success 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: the Part of Tens 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalk Things Over Truthfully While You Listen Attentively 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize the Telltale Signs of Addiction 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfront Denial 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Get Treatment 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet Go of Your Need to Control the Situation 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold Criticism at Bay 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffer Balanced Support 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand What You’re Fighting 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemain Optimistic 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow What to Do When Treatment Efforts Fail 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: More Than Ten Self-Help Resources 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Help Books for Problems Related to Addictions 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Help Websites for Managing Addictions 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebsites for Treatment Models 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebsites for Families and Teens 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebsites for Problems Related to Addictions 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Lectures on Addiction-Related Topics 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Centers 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 281\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Ritvo, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor at York University in Ontario, Canada. 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