Voyage into recovery : defeating alcholism and drug abuse by Dickens, D. A instant download

Voyage into recovery : defeating alcholism and drug abuse by Dickens, D. A instant download

x, 114 pages ; 24 cm, \"Nothing made sense. I was a well-educated young man, then thirty-four years old, and I had managed to graduate from high school before going on to receive a degree from a Maryland community college. But as smart and educated as I was, it was nearly impossible shaking my addiction to drugs and alcohol. And reality was fast approaching. Once the supports of family evaporated my drinking and drugging scenarios became even more tragic and life threatening. And it wasn't long before I found myself all alone with my addiction. Family was gone. Although it took some time, I eventually learned that drug and alcohol abuse involves much more than a lack of willpower. It is often the manifestation of many individual components, some physical, some psychological, and some spiritual. Each of these areas need to be addressed if the addict/alcoholic ever hopes to recover.\"--Back cover, Rock bottom! Again! -- Geographic solutions -- Scraping the craggy bottom -- Addiction/Sobriety/Recovery -- The plight continues -- Understanding the relapse dynamic -- The twelve anchors of belief -- More insanity! -- The three faces of addiction -- The personality factor -- Personal experiences and views of reality -- NLP; direct and control -- Pain and pleasure -- Living in the \"now\" -- Reality check -- Developing the third option -- Coping methods -- Evicting negativity -- Understanding arrested development -- the personal revolution -- God's plan for us -- The truest freedom of choice -- Object targeting & time management -- Harnessing your energy -- Developing a sound strategy -- Expectations -- Overcoming fear -- Finding your gift -- The willingness to change -- Unyielding faith -- Adaptation and transition -- Recurring doubt -- Horizon of hope -- The dragon returns -- The science behind of the beast -- Getting past genesis -- Final thoughts