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Recovering: How to Get and Stay Sober

Katherine Ketcham

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This unique resource book for alcoholics and those who love them provides the details of innovative treatment programs that have enabled more than 75% of alcoholics to achieve lasting sobriety. A comprehensive, compassionate and practical guide, RECOVERING goes beyond the scope of “motivational” books to offer readers the crucial information they need to deal with this insidious, often tragic disease.

ALCOHOLISM: A DISEASE NOT A MORAL WEAKNESS
• A clear definition of the disease, free of myth and moral judgment
• Why “will power” and psychotherapy cannot “cure” alcoholism
• Diagnosis: the recognizable early, middle and late stages

TREATMENT: BEYOND THE LAST DRINK
• How to get the reluctant or defensive alcoholic into treatment
• How to select a good treatment center – and what to expect
• Controlling the addiction, conquering denial, laying a foundation for long-term recovery

STAYING SOBER: RESPONSIBILITIES AND REWARDS
• How to prevent relapses and ensure a stable and happy sobriety
• How to rebuild the family and reestablish mutual love and respect
• The important role of aftercare, AA, and nutrition in a successful recovery
• The book includes eight informative appendices including “Withdrawal Courses for Addictive Drugs and Taking Drugs in Crises”

Pages: 330

Format: Kindle Edition

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Recovering: How to Get and Stay Sober

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