alcoholics

Discusses techniques and varies tips that explain how to deal with the problem for the boss, friend or spouse of the alcoholic.

"From the moment she uttered the brave and honest words, "I am an alcoholic," to interviewer George Stephanopoulos, Elizabeth Vargas began writing her story, as her experiences were still raw. Now, in BETWEEN BREATHS, Vargas discusses her accounts of growing up with anxiety-which began suddenly at the age of six when her father served in Vietnam-and how she dealt with this anxiety as she came of age, to her eventually turning to alcohol for relief. She tells of how she found herself living in denial, about the extent of her addiction and keeping her dependency a secret for so long. She addresses her time in rehab, her first year of sobriety, and the guilt she felt as a working mother who had never found the right balance. Honest and hopeful, BETWEEN BREATHS is an inspiring read"--.

An autobiography of Glennon Doyle Melton discussing her life of secrets and addiction, and how she committed herself to living without secrets and recovery.

The author describes her battle with alcohol, and how she used it to mask her insecurities until she started experiencing frequent blackouts. Details how she became sober, and what she learned from the process.

"Alcohol is the most commonly used drug by teens in the United States. Unfortunately, teen alcohol use comes with serious dangers, including increased risk of brain development problems, accidents and injuries, physical and sexual assault, and death. It also puts teens at greater risk of developing alcoholism. This book explains what alcoholism is and what it does to a person's body and brain. By examining the latest news headlines, facts, and statistics, the author reveals the truth about this serious addiction"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at the options available to teens who have an alcoholic parent, discussing the effects it has and ways to cope.

A life-saving guide that answers all the questions and concerns of recovering alcoholics and addicts.

"Examines the link between creativity and alcohol through the work and lives of six ... writers: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, John Cheever, and Raymond Carver"--Dust jacket.