Statistically, the gay male population has a higher rate of substance abuse issues when compared to the general public. This definitive book offers in-depth intervention and treatment information spec
Like the people who care about them, addicted individuals in early recovery are filled with hopes and fears. They want to be free of the pain and chaos their addictions have brought them. They hope t
Resentment. Fear. Self-Pity. Intolerance. Anger. This cast of character defects will undermine the best-laid plans for recovery from addiction. It's not uncommon for individuals in recovery to hang o
Available Late October 2003. Alcohol use, drug use, and addiction are challenging topics for parents to discuss with children. These subjects are even more complex, and more urgent, for recovering
Women's recovery can differ from men's, and each person's recovery is in many ways unique. That's why Stephanie Covington has designed this workbook to help a woman find her own path-and find it in t
In 1934, Ebby Thatcher called an old drinking buddy to tell him about the happiness he was finding in sobriety. His friend's name was Bill Wilson, and this book is the story of their life-long friend
Remember how comforting it felt, as a child, to fall asleep with a night-light glowing in the dark? Our Night Light is a collection of meditations that helps us remember how our Higher Power is like
Second EditionThis guide examines addiction and recovery as a cultural phenomenon and describes the cultural aspects, organization, key cultural roles, and milestones that most addicts share. It exam
Written and illustrated by a young girl who was sexually molested by a family member, this book reaches out to other children in a way that no adult can. Jessie's words carry the message, "It's o.k.
A Program for You interprets the original A.A. program as described in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, and serves as the basis for studying the Big Book. This guide provides us with a thorough unders
Americans, it seems, have a history of self-medicating for pain. The high profile and increasingly widespread cases of prescription pain medication abuse that we're seeing today serve as the latest c
Addiction among older adults is a hidden and hushed problem. Signs and symptoms of alcohol or medication abuse can easily be mistaken for conditions related to aging. And even when friends or family
... her memoir is an inspirational chronicle of personal tragedy surmounted by raw courage Publishers Weekly Jackie Nink Pflug's gripping true story of courage and inspiration, told from a survivor's
Since 1954, readers have turned to Twenty-Four Hours a Day for spiritual guidance in living "one day at a time." Now available in a journal format, this classic meditation text provides the inspirati
What happens to the "we" of a family when one member opts for the blind and single-minded "me" of addiction? In an instructive, reassuring way, Craig Nakken explains just how families and couples who
The books in the Hazelden Meditation Series have guided millions as they search for the wisdom and understanding they need to live one day at a time. Originally developed for people recovering from a
Earl Hipp addresses loss from the perspective of the heart. He discusses young people's experiences with loss and helps them figure out ways to continue functioning after loss. You will provide stude
An irreverent guide to surviving and thriving the stress of teen life. Educator Earl Hipp and cartoonist L.K. Hanson draw on their own lives, the comments from scores of young people, and healthy dos
For those who struggle to love and be loved--52 wisdom-filled meditations. Favorite Hazelden author, Karen Casey, clarifies the varieties of love: the love we show friends, family, a lover, and
Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.R.L. Evans "One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man," Johann Wolfgang von Goethe tells us, but s
The ultimate goal of those with a mental disorder and the people who love them is balance: emotional, mental, spiritual, and behavioral. Yet, living with and responding to a mentally ill person often
Mad. Sad. Glad. Scared. Ashamed. These are the five fundamental human emotions that can lead to "big" emotional turmoil, observes Erika M. Hunter. However, when we understand the unique energy of the
It's more than a book. It's a way of life. Alcoholics Anonymous-The Big Book--has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone conc
Are you one of the growing number of people who serves as a caregiver for an aging or chronically ill friend or family member? If so, you probably struggle to meet both their special needs and still
"Why can't I stop eating?" If, like millions of others, you often ask yourself this question, you may be addicted to food. The food you eat may be precisely what makes you crave more . . . and more.
These 366 daily meditations were written for those of us who are living with our own or a loved one's HIV or AIDS diagnosis. The readings can enhance the healing process by helping us to accept, unde
Here is everyday inspiration for the recovery journey. This second volume of Hazelden's popular 12 Step Prayer Book brings the total number of prayers to 366 between the two volumes--a prayer for eac
The high correlation between substance abuse and crime makes treatment for inmates a vital concern. Free at Last gives voice to those inmates who have escaped the prison of chemical dependency and of
Whether it's called 'dry drunk' or 'white knuckle sobriety,' it's that stage in recovery when we realize that 'putting the plug in the jug' isn't enough. The next step is taking responsibility for th
An estimated 10 million addicts and alcoholics in the U.S. are homosexual or bisexual. In fact, the rate of substance addiction rises from one in ten in the general community to perhaps as many as on
Each of these groundbreaking meditations is specifically designed to integrate recovery from addiction with the treatment of emotional or psychiatric illness. Each meditation focuses on a task or goa
