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From the very start of his medical practice, even during his training, Doctor Silkworth (born 1873) worked with Alcoholics and Drug Addicts. Beginning with details of Doctor Silkworth's early medical career. The book tells how Doctor Silkworth got his Medical Doctorate and license to practice medicine (1899) from Bellevue Hospital in New York City. How he treated the multitude of drunks and drug addicts that passed through Bellevue. Then with the outbreak of World War One Doctor Silkworth joined the Army as a Doctor (Rank=Captain) treating combat veterans suffering battlefield trauma.

The roles of faith, belief and spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous. The beliefs of drinking alcoholics about their alcoholism, their life and alcohol are what keeps them drinking. These beliefs are shaped by the alcoholic’s mental obsession which excuses and justifies drinking at every turn. Obsessions of every kind function by excusing and justifying aberrant behavior. Loss of faith in these excuses and justifications coupled with a crisis situation and the availability sobriety knowledge enables the alcoholic to see clearly and get sober.

From acclaimed health and environmental journalist Conner Ellison comes his latest self-help book about addiction and recovery! Whether, it be nicotine, caffeine, drugs, or alcohol, 10 percent of adults in the United States report having a substance use disorder at some point in their life. Unfortunately, the majority of people with substance use disorders never receive any treatment. Connor spent the last decade freelance writing for nature and health magazines. During this time, he was inspired by people who recovered from addiction and those who cared for people with addiction. ...

The term' spiritual malady,' currently used in addiction circles, refers to an inability to regulate emotions, feelings of emptiness and unworthiness, unstable self-image, self-destructive behaviors, self-harm, anxiety, depression, anger, and isolation. The spiritual malady is precisely what the Buddha referred to as Dukkha or the human condition of suffering twenty-five centuries ago. The spiritual malady also refers to the same human condition that poets, priests, and philosophers have called attention to throughout recorded history. Ignorance or not seeing that we are caught in the human...

Positively Caroline: How I Beat Bulimia for Good and Found Real Happiness, is one of the first books of its kind to tackle the subject of how eating disorder survivors can and do create lives of joy and health that persist past the early years of recovery. Some media reports have led people to believe that there is an “addictive personality” that careens from addiction to addiction without ever experiencing lasting wellness, but Caroline’s story is a demonstration that many people can, and do, put food into its proper perspective and then go on to handle other life challenges without ...

Alcoholism and addiction were once seen as a moral problem. Alcoholics and addicts were thought to be weak willed. Lacking self-will and self-control. Stigmatized as losers and bums that didn't have enough self-respect to just quit drinking and using. Nowadays, we know addicts can't just quit being addicts. It's often impossible. People that suffer from addiction are usually the last ones to realize that they are sick and have a problem. Like any serious illness, a person with an addiction needs help to get better. “End Your Addiction Now” helps you answer the question “Is Addiction ...

Living a sheltered life within ministry, as a child not wanting or needing for anything brought out a sudden curiosity as an adult. I was caught up in a whirlwind, spiraling out of control going from having everything to nothing at all. For fourteen years I lived a life of bondage and consumed by a stronghold called addiction. The addiction caused me to be in and out of hospitals, rehabs and psychiatric wards, leading to me losing my will to live. Suicide stood at the forefront of my mind. I was on the verge of giving up, but God held on saying, “Tracey what the enemy meant for evil I’m...

Whether you're an adult dealing with substance abuse or a friend or family member supporting someone in recovery, Holistic Health Accelerator: Achieve Recovery in 10 Easy Steps Without Relapsing offers a positive mindset on personal growth and practical answers for mind, body, and spirit healing for a drug-free life.

Alcoholic to Alchemist program combines ancient wisdom, thought-provoking philosophy, and practical psychology in a way that educates, inspires, encourages, enlightens, empowers, and evokes an incredible shift in thinking. If you are struggling with alcohol and seek answers, then come and join the ever-growing number of people who have transformed their lives.

Simon Chapple is a Certified Alcohol Coach who has helped thousands of people change the way that alcohol features in their lives. In How to Quit Drinking in 50 Days he'll give you a structured way to find complete freedom from alcohol - for now, or forever. This 50-day journey to freedom is split into two parts. Days 1-25 will ask you to take an honest look at the impact alcohol has had on your life, to examine the reasons for your drinking and will arm you with the best strategy for quitting alcohol successfully.

The roles of faith, belief, and spirituality in Heroin Anonymous are covered, but mostly this audio book is about behavior motivating beliefs, like those of the cognitive model. The beliefs of using heroin addicts about their addiction, their life and heroin are what keeps them using. These beliefs are shaped by the addict’s mental obsession which excuses and justifies using at every turn. Obsessions of every kind function by excusing and justifying aberrant behavior.

This book contains 50 recommendations that might help someone in their fight and recovery from sexual and/or pornography addiction. This book is not designed to replace the advice of a trusted mental health professional.

Jack Maloney was born in Philadelphia, PA, to alcoholic parents. He endured a turbulent childhood, suffering harrowing abuse and one trauma after another. He escaped his dysfunctional family by joining the Marines at age 17. Jack was an active alcoholic and drug addict for many years. He has been in alcohol recovery for the past 37 years. His life is a testament of overcoming life’s most difficult challenges. Jack is a survivor turned thriver! His story, Little by Slowly, takes listeners from real loneliness and fear to an ever-living hope that we all need to thrive!

Alcohol Is My Friend? explores the key differences between the two while developing a system to achieve spiritual, mental, and physical health for the affected and their loved ones.

Motivation of the Mind is more than self-help. It is inspirational, a new way of thinking from the inside out; from your mind, to your soul, to your physical actions. It is thinking and living outside of this economy, outside of our situations, outside of our employment issues, outside of our relationship issues, etc. This book will move you through the mountains of life.

Are you ready to take your recovery journey to the next level? Look no further than More GEMS, the highly anticipated follow-up to the transformative book GEMS. This collection of powerful and insightful essays will continue to guide and inspire you on your path to healing and growth. Just like its predecessor, More GEMS offers a unique perspective on the 12-Step Program, providing invaluable tools to enhance your spiritual maintenance toolkit. With a perfect blend of humor and wisdom, each essay delves deep into the heart of 12-Step recovery, offering profound insights that will engage and...

It is now estimated that an alarming 50 million people worldwide die each year from a drug overdose and/or health-related issues or complications – most of them undocumented. Suicide claims another one million victims, or one death every 40 seconds – mainly from those who couldn’t find their way out from the grips of their unhappiness and dis-ease. For them, life became more painful than death! But, this blight pales in comparison to an even bigger problem: Another two billion people struggle around the globe with depression and anxiety disorder. Of this, 220 million are children -- ...

In this life-changing book, you'll discover the top 12 habits that will transform your life and help you achieve your goals while enhancing your well-being. From mindfulness and meditation to nutrition and exercise, you'll learn the essential habits that will give you the power to live a healthier, happier and more successful life.

“Newman’s prose is a bombardment.” — The Nation “It’s bright lights and dark shadows, and it’s certainly not for the fainthearted.” — Crime author Paul Brazill “WITNESS the flowering of increasingly evil acts.” — Alasdair McLeod, Author and Poet “Newman WRITES with a FLAMETHROWER.” — Crime author Timothy Hallinan “Newman is still capable of throwing flames.” — People, Things, and Literature “Newman is the strange new NORMAL.” — Sliced Magazine Roll up, roll up... Meet The Bearded Lady, The Strongman, Jimmy the Tightrope Walker, and Joey the Clown. ...

An inspirational journey from abuse to freedom, and a loving guide for faith over fear For two decades, Kathryn Wohnoutka pretended she was the perfect wife and mother. But behind closed doors, she was trapped in the fear and isolation of an abusive marriage. To survive, Kathryn locked away her feelings and withdrew from those around her, while her faith in God all but disappeared. What she didn’t know—or dared to hope—was that God hadn’t abandoned her. God was with her every step of the way, even when she didn’t see or feel His presence, and after twenty years of marriage, He ...