{"product_id":"how-to-quit-drinking-without-aa-revised-2nd-edition-isbn-9780761512905","title":"How to Quit Drinking Without AA, Revised 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow You Can Take Control of Your Own Recovery Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcoholics Anonymous is not the only answer or even the best answer for many people. In fact, seven of every eight people who start AA's 12-step program abandon it within three years. Fortuanately, there are more effective ways to quit drinking—proven methods that will help you be successful on your own terms.\u003cbr\u003eInside this life-affirming book is the new beginning you're looking for. Certified addictions counselor and 16-year recovering alcoholic Jerry Dorsman offers more than 100 proven techniques to gain control of your recovery. His self-help approach includes the best:\u003cbr\u003e·Step-by-step instructions for breaking the habit \u003cbr\u003e·Foods to help you beat the cravings \u003cbr\u003e·Methods for internal cleansing and detox \u003cbr\u003e·Nutrition information for rebuilding your health \u003cbr\u003e·And much more! \u003cbr\u003e\"A thorough approach backed with practical guidelines and techniques.\"—\u003ci\u003eAddiction and Recovery Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The right blend of substance and simplicity. Bubbling with resources.\"—\u003ci\u003eNatural Health\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: How This Book Can Help\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: What Does Alcohol Mean to You?\u003cbr\u003e1. A New View of Alcoholism\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA Way of Coping\u003cbr\u003eSomething You Learned\u003cbr\u003eJust a Part of You\u003cbr\u003eYour Own Special Struggle\u003cbr\u003eA Physical Addition\u003cbr\u003eA Disease Controlled by Diet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Are You an Alcoholic Drinker?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYou're the Best Judge\u003cbr\u003eTest #1: One Question\u003cbr\u003eStop Hiding\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #1: Denials and Excuses\u003cbr\u003eNow Take Another Look\u003cbr\u003eTest #2: The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution's Test for Alcoholism\u003cbr\u003eWhat's the Verdict?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Are the Benefits Worth the Problems?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Benefits of Drinking\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #2: My Reasons for Drinking\u003cbr\u003eProblems Caused by Drinking\u003cbr\u003ePractice #1: Dialogue with Body\u003cbr\u003eChecklist #1: Checklist of Medical Problems\u003cbr\u003eWill You Need Inpatient Care?\u003cbr\u003eYour Evaluation of the Problems\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #3: Problems You'd Like to Avoid\u003cbr\u003eDo You Want to Quit?\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #4: Reasons for Quitting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Planning Your Own Personal Approach to Quitting\u003cbr\u003e4. What About AA?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHow AA Can Help\u003cbr\u003ePractice #2: Try a Few Meetings\u003cbr\u003eDrawbacks to AA\u003cbr\u003eIt's Your Choice\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #5: My Decision about AA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. How to Break a Habit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAll About Habits\u003cbr\u003eBreaking Habits, Making Changes\u003cbr\u003ePractice #3: Pick a Few Habits and Break Them\u003cbr\u003eWhat Else Can You Do?\u003cbr\u003eChecklist #2: Alternatives to Drinking\u003cbr\u003eYes, You Can Change\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Healing Through Diet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Importance of Diet\u003cbr\u003eA Matter of Balance\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Foods and Beverages\u003cbr\u003eHealthful Ways of Cooking and Eating\u003cbr\u003eTo Supplement or Not to Supplement\u003cbr\u003eHow to Make the Change\u003cbr\u003eHow to Handle Cravings\u003cbr\u003ePractice #4: Start Your New Diet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Building Inner Strength\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExercise\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #6: Plan Your Own Exercise Program\u003cbr\u003ePractice #5: Begin Doing It\u003cbr\u003eRelaxation Techniques\u003cbr\u003eChecklist #3: Relaxers: What Works Best for You?\u003cbr\u003eAssertiveness Training\u003cbr\u003ePractice #6: Assertive Responses: How to Remain Centered\u003cbr\u003eStress Management and Coping Techniques\u003cbr\u003eChecklist #4: 22 Surefire Stress Reducers\u003cbr\u003eFriendship\u003cbr\u003ePractice #7: Find One Good Friend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Thirty Additional Ways to Renew Yourself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Amazing Success of Acupuncture\u003cbr\u003eMassage ... for Health and Relaxation\u003cbr\u003eBiofeedback\u003cbr\u003eBodywork\/Body Movement\u003cbr\u003eHypnosis\u003cbr\u003eAutogenic Training\/Self-Hypnosis\u003cbr\u003eVisualization\u003cbr\u003eAffirmations\u003cbr\u003eSubliminal Suggestion\u003cbr\u003eA Clinic or a Live-In Program\u003cbr\u003eSolitude and Self-Reflection\u003cbr\u003eHealing with Laughter\u003cbr\u003eTurn Off Your TV\u003cbr\u003eFasting\u003cbr\u003eIntestinal Cleansing\u003cbr\u003eHerbal Remedies\u003cbr\u003eAromatherapy\u003cbr\u003eHomeopathy\u003cbr\u003eChiropractic\u003cbr\u003eA Chemical Deterrent to Drinking\u003cbr\u003eAlternative Approaches to Quitting Drinking\u003cbr\u003eCounseling\/Psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003eGroup Therapy\u003cbr\u003eLight Therapy\u003cbr\u003eExpressive Arts Therapy\u003cbr\u003eHug a Friend\u003cbr\u003eReligion\u003cbr\u003eSpiritual Healing\u003cbr\u003eCharity\/Altruism\u003cbr\u003eGrowing in Love\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #7: Which Techniques Will You Do?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Quitting and Making It Work for You\u003cbr\u003e9. Okay–Pick a Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse Everything You've Learned So Far\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #8: Your Master Plan\u003cbr\u003ePromise Someone\u003cbr\u003eMake a Contract\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #9: Contract to Quit Drinking\u003cbr\u003ePick a Day and Quit\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #10: Your Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Getting a Successful Start\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCoping with Urges\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #11: 169 Ways to Cope with Urges\u003cbr\u003eHow Close Can You Get to Alcohol?\u003cbr\u003ePractice #8: Avoiding Drinking Situations\u003cbr\u003eFor Anyone Who Asks You . . .\u003cbr\u003eChecklist #5: Why I'm Not Drinking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Fifteen Common Problems and How to Solve Them\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAnxiety\u003cbr\u003eDepression\u003cbr\u003eAnger\u003cbr\u003eDisturbed Sleep\u003cbr\u003eGuilt\u003cbr\u003eOvereating\u003cbr\u003eGastrointestinal Distress\u003cbr\u003eVisions, Hallucinations\u003cbr\u003eFuzzy Thinking\u003cbr\u003eThe Same Old Family Situation\u003cbr\u003eSex\u003cbr\u003eFriends\u003cbr\u003eSetbacks\u003cbr\u003eSlips\u003cbr\u003eCelebrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Enjoying the Benefits of Not Drinking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTwo Big Benefits\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #12: How Much Time Do You Save?\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #13: How Much Money Do You Save?\u003cbr\u003eYou Deserve a Reward\u003cbr\u003eChecklist #6: Claim Your Prizes\u003cbr\u003eHaving Fun\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #14: The Benefits of Not Drinking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Inspirations to Help Make Quitting Easier\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDo One Thing at a Time\u003cbr\u003eAll Things Come to Those Who Wait\u003cbr\u003eOld Endings Are New Beginnings\u003cbr\u003eEverything Changes\u003cbr\u003eDon't Take Anything Too Seriously\u003cbr\u003eLive This Very Moment\u003cbr\u003eYou Can't Have Everything All at Once\u003cbr\u003eHear the Truth Within\u003cbr\u003eYour Life Is as Long as You Want It to Be\u003cbr\u003eYou Can Have This Day for Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Making Your Life a Success\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhat Are Your Important Goals?\u003cbr\u003eWorksheet #15: Personal Life Goals\u003cbr\u003eGetting What You Want and Getting Good Results Without Alcohol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Freedom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeeling Free\u003cbr\u003eSteering Clear of Trouble\u003cbr\u003ePractice #9: Three Ways to Keep Your Freedom\u003cbr\u003eA New You\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfterword\u003cbr\u003eBibliography and Recommended Reading\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A step-by-step recovery book... to meet [your] social, emotional,nutritional, and spiritual needs.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry Dorsman\u003c\/b\u003e counsels individuals with drug and alcohol problems and is the author of numerous articles on the subject of alcoholism. 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