Alcohol Recovery

For many of us, time spent in recovery—from a broken leg, a virus, chronic illness, or the crisis of depression or anxiety—can feel like an unwelcome obstacle on the road to health. Modern medicine too often assumes that once doctors have prescribed a course of treatment, healing takes care of itself. But recovery isn’t something that “just happens.” It is an act that we engage in and that has the potential to transform our lives, if only we can find ways to learn its rhythms and invest our time, energy, and participation.

More than 40 years prior to Bill Wilson creating the organization known as Alcoholics Anonymous, in 1892 noted spiritual author Annie Besant gave a lecture on the subject of alcoholism (published later that same year) and referred to drinking alcohol as "the alcoholic disease"! She, of course, approached the subject from a theosophical and thus spiritual standpoint. She briefly described her own history with alcohol as well as the physical and spiritual effects it has on the individual.

This audiobook for teenagers and children is about understanding parents and unhealthy lifestyles during and after a parent’s drug or alcohol dependency and abuse. Children of alcoholic or addicted parents often have difficulty understanding what is happening to their parent. The story goes through the life of Alex whose father suffers from the disease of addiction and dependency on drugs or alcohol. It explores how Alex thinks, feels, and acts to his father’s dependency and how family separation may occur at times.

My personal and professional experience helping addicts for the last 20 years are combined in Death to Addiction. Putting death to my addictions by applying the strategies in this audiobook changed my life and will do the same for you.

For 21 years, Paul Merson played professional football. He won two First Division titles with Arsenal and was one of the finest players of his generation. But for 30 years, Paul Merson has also been an addict. Alcohol, drugs, gambling: a desperately unenviable cocktail of addictions and depression which has plagued his entire adult life and driven him to the verge of suicide.

Has there been an increase in alcoholism during and after the pandemic lockdown? Most people regularly drink, but there was a significant increase in drinking during these times. There has always been drinking. What changed during this crisis was that there were far more people drinking at home than ever before? The human body can't handle that much alcohol at once.

Dustin Dunbar had it all. A beautiful wife, two sweet baby girls, a degree in psychology, and properties around the world—the building blocks of a nascent real estate empire. All the while, he happily believed every lie alcohol told him. Because of his addiction, he risked everything he valued most and nearly lost everyone he cared for—until he started to figure out that most of what we experience with alcohol is completely fabricated, a big lie packaged with bright lights and big names to distract us from the truth.

Holly Whitaker's first book is a seamless blend of personal narrative, science, spirituality, and self-help aimed at creating a new dialogue around alcohol in America, getting rid of the term "alcoholic" for good, and helping anyone who wants to, create a better, sober, more fulfilled life for themselves. Quit Like a Woman is more than just a self-help book on sobriety. It is a call to action for all of America - and the world - to realize how poisonous alcohol is, and just how much it is truly affecting our lives.

When Dr. Kelly Bouchard sat down at her computer and googled "how to drink less alcohol", she was inundated with the message that giving up alcohol was the only answer. Frustrated at the lack of available information, Kelly was determined to find another way. A Lot to a Little: How to Drink Less Alcohol is for anyone who wants to curtail their drinking but not give it up completely. Compiled with journal entries of Kelly's experiences and step-by-step plans, this book will give you a road map to drink less and empower you to redefine your relationship with alcohol.

Miriam tried for most of her life to hide her mental illness. She hoped that if she pretended it didn't exist, nobody else would notice it either. That didn't happen. Unexplainable rage attacks, persistent intrusive thoughts and a recurring overwhelming despair are difficult to hide. Working as an x-ray technologist through Covid-19 contributed to her declining mental health. In a desperate attempt to numb the pain and cheer herself up she reached for what society endorses as the ultimate relaxant: wine.

Millones de personas trabajadoras y exitosas de todo el mundo han caído en la trampa del alcoholismo. Poco a poco el alcohol se ha convertido en su panacea para el estrés y los problemas de la vida. Sin embargo, hay un problema con este pequeño 'lujo' que nos permitimos... nos hace miserables, roba nuestro valioso tiempo y en última instancia nos quiere matar. Sin embargo, a pesar de todo esto, no podemos imaginar una vida sin esto!

Have you had disastrous results in trying to remain clean and sober? Quit for good and find an alternative way through reason. Take action now!

Are you ready to break free from the chains of alcoholism and embark on a life of sobriety, health, and happiness? In this transformative book, you will find the support, guidance, and practical strategies needed to overcome alcohol addiction and reclaim your life.

A guide to designing a personal program to break your addictions safely, gently, and naturally.

Tired of hangovers that feel like your soul is being evicted? Wondering if there’s a smarter, healthier way to unwind without wrecking your liver, embarrassing yourself at karaoke, or waking up to a phone full of regretful texts? Whether you’re cannabis-curious, sober-curious, or just plain curious, this book is your no-BS guide to the ultimate showdown: weed vs. booze.

Addiction Unplugged : How To Be Free is for all those affected by their own addictions or the addictions of others. It acknowledges that for far too long, we have all been playing out a victim consciousness, convincing ourselves that dependency and powerlessness are absolutely fundamental to the human condition. Nowhere is this belief more deeply ingrained than in the "world" of addiction and in the traditional treatment and recovery programs available to the masses. Drawing on modern day scientific discoveries, ancient spiritual wisdom and real life testimonies. John Flaherty resources ...

KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE -- AND YOUR FRENEMIES CLOSER Successful attorney Molly Reid thought she had put the past behind her. But when the body of her flaky but lovable college roommate, Sarah, is discovered abandoned in a field, Molly is drawn back into the tangled incestuous world of Devereaux College. At Sarah’s wake, Molly confronts her ex-fiancé, the bitchy college friends who still treat Molly like the slutty wrong-side-of-the-tracks scholarship student she once was, and Sarah’s mother, who forces Molly to take Sarah’s rehab journals. As Molly sifts through Sarah’s scrawled ...

Are you tired of hangovers? Do you wish you could think more clearly during the day or feel less anxious at night? Are you curious about that #soberlife? Many of us want to cut back on our drinking—or even stop altogether. But in a culture that glamorizes the cocktail hour, "white wine playdates," and boozy brunches, you might wonder, What would I do instead? If you're ready for a change, this go-to guide has the answer.

In our culture, social events often center around alcohol, and it can be difficult to abstain from or lessen your drinking. Alcohol wreaks havoc on our mental and physical health in countless ways, and excessive drinking can worsen existing health issues, harm your relationships, affect your career, and even lead to financial ruin. Conscious awareness of unhealthy drinking habits and how they negatively impact you is imperative to maintain your health and feel your best.

Learn the true reasons behind the maladies of addiction, and find the tools within your own mind to dispose of it forever. Listen to the author's compelling personal account of addiction and how he was finally able to find the keys to open the door to recovery.