Breaking the Chain of Addiction: Overcoming Heroin
Breaking the Chain of Addiction: Overcoming Heroin

Author: Marcus Edward Bond

Publisher: Marcus Edward Bond

Published: 2023-09-19

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13:

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Heroin addiction, a relentless and destructive force, has cast its shadow over countless lives, leaving a trail of despair, shattered dreams, and broken communities in its wake. This book, Breaking the Chain of Addiction, seeks to illuminate the harrowing reality of heroin addiction, while offering a glimmer of hope to those ensnared by its grasp. In the quiet corners of our towns and cities, behind closed doors and beneath the surface of society, a silent epidemic rages on. Heroin addiction, once thought to be confined to the margins of society, now knows no boundaries. It creeps into the lives of the young and old, the rich and poor, and the educated and uneducated alike. It thrives in secrecy, feeding on despair and isolation, while its impact reverberates throughout our communities. The statistics surrounding heroin addiction are nothing short of alarming. In recent years, the number of individuals falling prey to this formidable adversary has surged at an unprecedented rate. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in [insert year], an estimated [insert number] million people in the United States alone reported using heroin in the past year. This alarming figure represents not just a statistic but a human tragedy of unimaginable proportions.

Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic
Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2017-09-28

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 0309459575

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Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. The ongoing opioid crisis lies at the intersection of two public health challenges: reducing the burden of suffering from pain and containing the rising toll of the harms that can arise from the use of opioid medications. Chronic pain and opioid use disorder both represent complex human conditions affecting millions of Americans and causing untold disability and loss of function. In the context of the growing opioid problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an Opioids Action Plan in early 2016. As part of this plan, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to update the state of the science on pain research, care, and education and to identify actions the FDA and others can take to respond to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on informing FDA's development of a formal method for incorporating individual and societal considerations into its risk-benefit framework for opioid approval and monitoring.

Breaking the Chains, Overcoming Addictions in the LGBTQ+ Community
Breaking the Chains, Overcoming Addictions in the LGBTQ+ Community

Author: Marcos J Carvajal

Publisher: Marcos J Carvajal

Published: 2023-12-25

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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This book invites readers on a transformative journey through addiction, a path characterized by profound struggle and potential for redemption. It delves into the intricacies of the human psyche, confronting the challenges of denial, shame, and vulnerability inherent in recognizing and accepting addiction. The book promises a deep exploration into the causes and manifestations of addiction, emphasizing the importance of understanding and compassion. It guides readers through the psychological process of acknowledging and confronting addiction, highlighting the emotional and physical toll it takes while also celebrating the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Emphasizing the necessity of community and professional support, the book shares inspiring stories of recovery, offering hope and a roadmap for those seeking to break free from the clutches of substance abuse and embark on a new chapter of healing and growth.

Overcoming Your Alcohol or Drug Problem
Overcoming Your Alcohol or Drug Problem

Author: Dennis C. Daley

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2006-06-15

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 0198042035

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A substance use problem exists when one experiences any type of difficulty related to using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs including illicit street drugs or prescribed drugs such as painkillers or tranquilizers. The difficulty can be in any area of life; medical or physical, psychological, family, interpersonal, social, academic, occupational, legal, financial, or spiritual. This expanded new edition of the successful Graywind Publications title provides the reader with practical information and skills to help them understand and change a drug or alcohol problem. Designed to be used in conjunction with therapy or counseling, it focuses on special issues involved in stopping substance use and in changing behaviors or aspects of one's lifestyle that keep the substance use problem active. The information presented is derived from a wealth of research studies, and discusses the most effective recovery strategies from the examination of cognitive-behavoral treatment. TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! · All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research · A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date · Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available · Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated · A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources · Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)

The Biology of Desire
The Biology of Desire

Author: Marc Lewis

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1610394380

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Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist explains why the "disease model" of addiction is wrong and illuminates the path to recovery. The psychiatric establishment and rehab industry in the Western world have branded addiction a brain disease. But in The Biology of Desire, cognitive neuroscientist and former addict Marc Lewis makes a convincing case that addiction is not a disease, and shows why the disease model has become an obstacle to healing. Lewis reveals addiction as an unintended consequence of the brain doing what it's supposed to do-seek pleasure and relief-in a world that's not cooperating. As a result, most treatment based on the disease model fails. Lewis shows how treatment can be retooled to achieve lasting recovery. This is enlightening and optimistic reading for anyone who has wrestled with addiction either personally or professionally.

When God Becomes a Drug
When God Becomes a Drug

Author: Leo Booth

Publisher: TarcherPerigee

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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Father Leo Booth, nationally renowned spokesperson on recovery issues, reveals a startling picture of millions of people living dysfunctional lives through their religious addiction. Father Booth offers a clear-cut program, giving readers practical ways to overcome excessive devotion and attain healthy spirituality.

The Big Fix
The Big Fix

Author: Tracey Helton Mitchell

Publisher: Seal Press

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781580056632

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After surviving nearly a decade of heroin abuse and hard living on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, Tracey Helton Mitchell decided to get clean for good. With raw honesty and a poignant perspective on life that only comes from starting at rock bottom, The Big Fix tells her story of transformation from homeless heroin addict to stable mother of three—and the hard work and hard lessons that got her there. Rather than dwelling on the pain of addiction, Tracey focuses on her journey of recovery and rebuilding her life, while exposing the failings of the American rehab system and laying out a path for change. Starting with the first step in her recovery, Tracey re-learns how to interact with men, build new friendships, handle money, and rekindle her relationship with her mother, all while staying sober, sharp, and dedicated to her future. A decidedly female story of addiction, The Big Fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse, such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution. Tracey's story of hope, hard work, and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future.

Breaking the Chain
Breaking the Chain

Author: Shirley Anne McMurray

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1462076467

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To outsiders, Larry Owen Azlin was a drug-addicted criminal who defied societal rules and norms. But to authors Shirley Anne McMurray and Melinda Leigh Alkire, he was the man they called Daddy. In this memoir, these sisters paint a picture of their life with their father and mother a life marked by crime, drugs, police busts, and shootings in the ghettos of Fresno, California. Breaking the Chain provides a glimpse into the life of children with parents who struggle with addiction and the impact the criminal justice system leaves on them. McMurray and Alkire share the details of what life was like with their father before drugs engulfed his mind, body, and soul. It also narrates the grim stories of his drug-addicted machinations, his prison incarceration with the California Department of Corrections, and his failed attempts at reform. Recalling both the heartaches and the joys, Breaking the Chain provides a unique perspective of their unusual upbringing. They provide testimony that there is hope for the future.

Allen Carr: The Easy Way to Quit Cocaine
Allen Carr: The Easy Way to Quit Cocaine

Author: Allen Carr

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2022-04-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1398821268

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READ TO THIS BOOK AND BECOME HAPPILY COCAINE-FREE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Are you losing yourself because of your addiction to cocaine? Is it hurting your relationships, self-esteem and sense of fulfillment? Allen Carr's Easyway method will set you free from the tyranny of cocaine and enable you to get your life back! Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction which has since been successfully applied to a variety of addictions and behavioral issues. This book applies that tried-and-tested method to the problem of cocaine addiction, giving you a structured, easy-to-follow method for getting free from cannabis painlessly and immediately. The ingenious thing about the Easyway method is that it doesn't rely on willpower. Instead it works by unraveling the cognitive brainwashing behind your addiction. This means that you will not only be set free from your cocaine addiction but you will also find it easy and even enjoyable to quit. • No willpower, aids, substitutes or gimmicks necessary • No anxiety, depression, or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms • Effective for anyone who consumes cocaine, in any form This book is designed to help busy people, who appreciate clear no-nonsense guidance. Simply read, follow the steps and become a happy, cannabis-free person for the rest of your life. What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway method: "Allen Carr's international bestseller...has helped countless people quit." Time Out New York "His skill is in removing the psychological dependence." The Sunday Times