addicts

"Offers an inside look into recovery from the perspectives of five Twelve Step group members, each with a unique set of addictions, philosophies, struggles, and successes while working the Steps"--Provided by publisher.

"[A teenager] has to face the causes and effects of his addiction [to porn] before he loses his new friends, his prodigal sister, and his almost, semi-, sort-of girlfriend"--Dust jacket.

Actor and comedian Russell Brand outlines 12 steps and their encompassing philosophies to overcoming addiction.

A former stand-up comic and prolific online writer chronicles her twenty-year battle with sex, drug, and alcohol addiction, and what happened when she finally emerged on the other side.

Evie is living on borrowed time. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer several months ago and told that by now she'd be dead. Evie is grateful for every extra day she gets, but she knows that soon this disease will kill her. Until, miraculously, she may have a second chance to live. Then Evie meets Marcus. She knows that he's trouble, but she can't help falling for him. His kiss makes her feel invincible--but she may be at the beginning of the biggest free fall of her life.

"Often it is difficult for parents to recognize when their child is abusing alcohol, using illegal drugs, or in trouble with other substances that are hazardous to their health, safety, and wellbeing. Clearing the Haze is a guide designed to help parents determine whether their child may have a substance problem and, if so, how to begin to address it. ... The book moves readers through an overview of adolescent brain development, the warning signs of drug use and addiction, treatment options, what families should expect of therapy, the basics of productive communication, and the difficulties of dealing lovingly with addicted teens"--Amazon.com.

An insider's view of America's drug and alcohol rehab industry explores its strengths and weaknesses while revealing a disturbing gap between best practice and reality.

Explores the causes and effects of codependency, the coping mechanisms that codependents adopt, and ways to break free from a codependent mentality.