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Informationen zum Autor Paul Ritvo, PhD, is a professor at York University in Ontario, Canada. He's also a Research Scientist at Cancer Care Ontario and a psychologist with over 25 years' experience in the development and evaluation of evidence-based cognitive behavioral programming for healthy lifestyle behavior change. Klappentext Find your way along the road to recovery Addiction & Recovery For Dummies is a compassionate, evidence-based, and unbiased look at addiction and how to free yourself or a loved one from its grasp. It discusses a range of addiction levels, substance and non-substance addictions, and even the possible causes of addiction. Explore different addiction treatment philosophies for youths and adults, including the ever-popular twelve-step framework, and learn how to overcome common recovery roadblocks. It's perfect for those recovering from addiction and the people who love them. Inside... Spot the signs of addictionLearn the levels of addictionUnderstand how to help loved onesFind appropriate treatmentsDiscover addiction medicationsJoin recovery groupsCreate a recovery planHelp craft a support system Zusammenfassung No matter what your road to recovery looks like, Dummies is on your sideAddiction and Recovery For Dummies gives 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.* Learn the signs of addiction and identify the most appropriate treatments* Gain advice on offering help to friends or family members struggling with addiction* Discover available recovery supports, including groups and medications* Understand the media and cultural factors that encourage addiction, and how to avoid themUpdated with the latest treatment options, Addiction & Recovery For Dummies is a valuable resource for those on a recovery journey, and a support guide for the 45 million people who are directly impacted by addiction. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: the Hole in the Heart: Detecting Addiction 5 Chapter 1: Addiction: What Is It? 7 Defining Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction 8 Understanding what addiction is 8 The difference between abuse and dependence 9 Your personal definition of addiction 11 The Role of Experimentation 13 Assessing Your Addiction Risk 13 Warning signs of addiction 14 A comment for families and friends of the addicted person 14 Exploring Methods and Models of Treatment 15 Treatment centers and professional help 15 Things to consider when deciding on your treatment 16 The twelve-step program and other self-help approaches 16 The Ins and Outs of Recovery 17 Overcoming fears and obstacles to recovery 17 What to do if you slip 17 How to relate to family, friends, and colleagues 18 What family and friends can do 18 Chapter 2: Substance Use, Substance Abuse, and Addiction 19 The Basics of How Substances of Abuse Work 19 The Drug Lin...
