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As an ex junky I wrote this book to help addicts and their devastated families. Throughout my two decades of sobriety, I've been working with those still in the trenches and the folks caught in their orbit, trying to solve the riddle of an unstoppable addict. Why would a person do something so harmful to themself and the ones they love? Are they a disaster because they're on drugs, or on drugs because they were a disaster? The drugs are usually just a symptom of a bigger problem.

If you were given a second chance at life, what would you do with it? Kevin Parker got that chance when he nearly died from a drug overdose, losing his leg in the ordeal. He made the decision to fight back against addiction, beginning a spiritual journey of self-development. Along the way, he became a coach and a public speaker to inspire others to overcome their own struggles.

Watch Alan's attempts to overcome his past through professional sports - baseball and harness racing - and then a high profile career in sales. Plummet with him into a 24-year cycle of cocaine addiction and recovery. Before it's over, his addiction will destroy his aspirations and relationships and almost kill him. Yet he will walk out the other side.

The essays in this collection represent Aleister Crowley's ideas and meditations on drugs. Part one explores Crowley's experiences with hashish and its uses in mystical rituals. Part two examines cocaine and looks at whether it should be regulated by law. Finally, part three delves into the sensuality of absinthe and its role in society.

Break free from alcohol and take control of your life using the latest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and habit-breaking strategies. Are you tired of the cycle of drinking and ready for real, lasting change? Quit Alcohol is a comprehensive, science-backed guide designed to help you understand the psychological and neurological forces behind alcohol addiction—and, most importantly, how to overcome them.

Written by Nelson Lecuane, a passionate advocate for transformation and growth, this book marks the beginning of The Hero's Journey series. Having completed his own Hero’s Journey, Nelson invites you to embark on yours—a journey that begins with self-love, investment in your well-being, and healing from within. This introductory volume explores the timeless framework of the Hero’s Journey and its power to guide you toward self-discovery, healing, and purpose.

Restricted Movement is an explosive collection of poems that document the life of a daughter trying to support her artist father who is overseas struggling with dementia and drug addiction during a pandemic.

In these end-times, compulsions, obsessions and addictions are at epidemic levels. Satan uses compulsions, obsessions and addictions to force his slaves to build up his kingdom. Satan also uses compulsions, obsessions and addictions to prevent Christians from living the abundant life. As compulsion, obsession or addiction becomes too painful, people reach out for help.

Can you imagine drifting into a deep, restorative sleep, leaving behind the cravings and dependencies that have held you captive for so long? This remarkable audiobook is meticulously designed to guide you into a state of profound relaxation, helping you overcome the caffeine-induced rollercoaster that disrupts your life. Through powerful hypnosis and transformative meditations, you'll reprogram your mind for lasting freedom from caffeine's hold.

“Caleidoscopiche immagini si agitavano dentro di me, si alternavano, si aprivano e si richiudevano in cerchi e spirali.” Sebbene l’Lsd abbia già compiuto più di settant’anni, è tuttora dominante presso l’opinione pubblica una visione distorta di questo principio attivo psicotropo. Questo libro del suo scopritore contribuisce a fare chiarezza. “Ci sono esperienze di cui la maggior parte delle persone evita di parlare perché non si conformano alla realtà quotidiana e sfidano ogni spiegazione razionale.

Rich's life is spiraling out of control. Consumed by addiction to alcohol, opioid prescription drugs, and gambling, his attempts to drown out the darkness and reality of a troubled childhood will lead to unimaginable trials for his family. His wife, Sue, struggles to help him, but fears all hope is lost. In an instant, a horrific diagnosis after a sudden traumatic brain injury could end it all.

Imagine, if you can, putting your three week old baby into the freezer because her crying is interrupting your peace and quiet. And yes, I did say freezer and not refrigerator. And why was the baby crying? Because you were too messed up on heroin and hadn't fed her all day. Imagine, if you can, waking up in a town on the opposite side of the United States from where you remembered being. You have no recollection of what you did or what was done to you during those four weeks. You didn't wake up in a four star hotel either. Instead, you're in a dumpster with smelly, putrid trash and you can't tell which smells worse - you or the trash.

Living clean and sober comes with joy that far surpasses any high from drugs. To live clean is to have a clean mind, ready to see and appreciate the beauty in life. Getting sober and staying sober takes strategy and requires you to develop new ways of thinking.

Punk rocker, bird nerd and book lover Rob Bell had a full, happy life. He had a loving wife, a big-bottomed dog named Daisy and a career as a respected science journalist. But beneath the carefully cultivated air of machoism and the need to help other people, he struggled with mental health and a drug addiction that began as a means to self-medicate his illness. In 2015, he ended his life in New Zealand on a winter's night.

The heart of this book lies in the powerful narrative of overcoming the struggle to support a loved one battling substance abuse. Through the author's compassionate and expertly crafted advice, listeners are empowered to navigate the challenges of this journey with resilience and hope. By implementing the strategies outlined in this book, you can not only support your loved one but also strengthen your relationship and create a nurturing environment for their recovery.

Grundsätzlich kann jeder von uns süchtig werden. Zur Sucht kann (fast) jede Form menschlichen Verhaltens werden; beispielsweise Spielsucht, Tablettensucht, Alkoholsucht, Drogensucht, die Sucht nach sexueller Befriedigung. Jede Sucht entsteht über einen "Lernprozess". Das Verhalten wird neurologisch betrachtet tief in unserem Unterbewusstsein verankert: Erfahrung – Wiederholung – Gewöhnung – Missbrauch – Abhängigkeit. Ein wichtiger Schlüssel zur Suchtauflösung ist deswegen unser Unterbewusstsein. Diese mächtige Instanz können wir positiv beeinflussen und steuern.

If you could change your life today, what would you do...? Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds gives you the inspiration you need each day to be the best you can be and live the life you've always desired. Let me be the coach who will lift your spirits, challenge you to go the extra mile, and fulfill your life's wishes every day.

Introduced to heroine and alcohol for the first time at the tender age of eight-years-old programmed me and opened up a flood gate of feel good receptors in my brain, causing a high that I spent years trying to recreate over and over again.

Stanice Anderson, motivational speaker and author of 12-Step Programs: A Resource Guide for Helping Professionals, delivers a personal guide to dealing with failure and turning to triumphs. By examining her own obstacles, Anderson relates to problems that many people face today.

The Optimistic Drunk’s Recovery Guide helps those new to recovery to stay afloat in the unfamiliar, often choppy waters. It’s not a “cure-all”. Rather, it’s a lifeline, here for you to grasp as you’re bobbing about with your life preserver. It will help you keep your head above water until you’re strong enough to swim on your own. The Optimistic Drunk’s Recovery Guide is a brave little audiobook that offers insight, help, and guidance to fellow drunks and junkies and the people who love them.