Håndtering af narkomani og alkoholisme

To piger fødes samme dag, 12. februar 1950. Naomi i Nigeria, Pia i Sverige. Naomi ser anderledes ud og bliver udstødt af sin familie, men hun reddes af Jorinda, som kender alt til helbredende planter og lader hende vokse op på savannen med elefanter og løver som venner. Pia fødes på Södra BB i Stockholm i velfærdsstaten Sverige, men hendes forældre er alkoholikere, og opvæksten i et misbrugshjem sætter dybe spor.Af skæbnesvangre stier føres Naomi til Sverige, hvor man yderst sjældent ser mennesker med en anden hudfarve, og i den kridhvide skole i Stockhholm-forstaden Årsta mødes Naomi og Pia. Og fra da er deres liv flettet uigenkaldeligt sammen.Blå længsel er en stærk beretning om menneskers værd og en verden i forandring. Mens Anden Verdenskrig stadig er nær fortid, er tresserne undervejs med ny ungdomskultur, ny mode, ny musik og en ny form for frihed for mælkebøttebørnene Naomi og Pia. De skal komme til at opleve voldsomme sorger og glæder såvel som rigeligt med drama og kærlighed – men som en rød tråd igennem deres uforudsigelige livsrejser løber deres stærke venskab.

Now In paperback, end the cycle of relapse and yo-yo dieting to create sustained weight loss and lasting recovery by embracing a total reframe on food addiction from the New York Times best-selling author of Bright Line Eating. Do you think excessively about your food and weight? Are you plagued by food cravings? Do you wonder how other people get "full" so quickly while you just want to keep eating? Are you able to go long stretches with your program, only to crash and burn and have to dig out of the ditch-yet again? Not only is food addiction very real, it's the hardest addiction to beat. It's exhausting and demoralizing. But there is a solution. With her groundbreaking Rezoom Reframe, Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., founder of Bright Line Eating, offers a new way to conceptualize food recovery. She shares the essential steps to avoiding the short-lived highs and vicious lows of relapse by helping you understand the psychological and biological origins of addiction and then giving you the system to break free. Woven throughout are lessons from Everett Considine, acclaimed Internal Family Systems practitioner, to help you overcome your inner resistance so you can finally stay on track in those moments of self-sabotage. It is possible to live free from the tyranny of relapse. Let Susan and Everett help you to permanently unshackle yourself, find the sustainable way to manage your food, and enjoy your brightest life.

A man plumbs the depths in a struggle with opioid addiction in this searing memoir.Hayward was sober after decades of heavy drinking and owned a swimming pool construction business in Southern California when, in the early 2000s, he started taking the opioid OxyContin for back pain. The drug eliminated the pain and induced a euphoric high, but while it was touted as nonaddictive, it proved quite the opposite. The author was soon snorting huge quantities every day to appease his craving; stealing money from his company to support his habit, which he fed with prescriptions and illicit street purchases; and alienating his family and employees with his manic bluster. A medical detox regimen got him clean, but he immediately relapsed and plunged further into chaos, including an incident in which he accidentally spilled his OxyContin pills into the pit underneath an outhouse--and dove in to retrieve them. Hayward finally went cold turkey at his isolated ranch in the Sierras, whereupon the memoir becomes a squalid but gripping story of wilderness survival. Snowed in at a freezing cabin with bears prowling outside, he endured horrific withdrawal symptoms--"I was crying, tears falling, snot dropping from my nose, drool from my mouth, throw up in my mouth, yellow/orange vomit shooting out in the front, black liquid squirting out from behind"--that sapped his will to live. The author's account lays bare the dynamics of opioid dependency, from the corrupt collusion of doctors in promoting addiction to the egotism and hubris of addicts in imagining they can control their habits. His prose is vivid and evocative in conveying the rush of opioid highs--"The colors of the forest and lake were vivid and pulsating....I sat on a boulder and wallowed in my addiction, exhilarated beyond ecstasy, a whole body and mind orgasm throbbed through my entire mind, body, and what was left of my soul"--and unsparing on the relentless taskmasters the drugs become. ("They turn you into a robot--going through life's motions, yet everything revolves around your next dose, next hit, next snort, next visit to the doctor or dealer, the endless counting and recounting of pills.") When Hayward finally writes of gleaning hope from God, his redemption feels authentic and moving.An engrossing account of degradation and hard-fought recovery. - Kirkus Reviews

The Home Group: Heartbeat of AA, the 30th Anniversary Edition is a collection of previously published stories from AA Grapevine, the International Journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. Includes extra stories and a brand-new chapter on virtual meetings.

You can quit drinking - and change your life at the same time. It might feel impossible. It might even feel frightening. But it's not as difficult as you think.

"As one of the original pioneers in the 'quit lit' space, Jill started a national conversation about the role of alcohol in our lives, turning the lens on her own rocky relationship with booze and forensically dissecting the culture that gave rise to it. Now, ten years after the book's first release, she fills in the gaps on where life took her after she unwittingly became the poster girl for sobriety. In this updated edition, Jill charts her struggle to become a moderate drinker, the crippling 'hangxiety' that led to her quitting alcohol for good, and the ever-evolving journey of self-discovery sobriety has taken her on. Surviving six long lockdowns alcohol-free, Jill also looks at how a global pandemic tested her sobriety and shone a spotlight on the way alcohol has been sold as the panacea for all our troubles. At the same time, it helped accelerate a seismic change in the nation's drinking habits, with the rise of the sober-curious movement and a booming non-alcoholic drinks industry proving there is a growing appetite for abstinence. After so long feeling like a social pariah, Jill embraces the joy of living life on the outer, and meets a new generation of sober rebels who are radically redefining what it means to be alcohol-free. Now she feels prompted to ask the question, has sobriety become cool?"--Publisher's description.

"At age ten, Rachael Smith was going to group meetings to help her handle her dad's alcoholism. After his death, trying to manage her grief, she found herself with her own problematic relationship with alcohol"-- Page 4 of cover.

This manuscript is about educating parents and youth on the safe and proper use of medications to avoid the potential dangers of prescription and substance drug abuse and misuse. The author was inspired to write this book in an effort to help parents and teenage youth, particularly adolescents (12 to 17 year-olds) about the dangers of abusing opioid prescription drugs, substances, and alcohol. In this book the reader will learn to define and describe patterns of prescription (opioid) drug and alcohol abuse while identifying the commonly abused prescription drugs and reasons for abuse in a solution focused approach to educating, preventing and treating prescription ( opioid) drug, alcohol, and other substances use disorders. The author addresses America's struggles with the epidemic of drug substance and alcohol addiction, and how important it is for families to be able to break the feeling of isolation, by connecting with community resources, and by having access to drug education, information, and services that promote health and wellness. The author, believes in assessing the "root cause" of substance use, pain and other underline health issues in order to develop an appropriate plan of action to problem solve the health or pain issues. She also believes in collaboratively referring patients and clients to pain specialists, psychotherapists or detox centers for evaluation. Dr. Miranda believes that as a society we must have understanding and patience. Thus, this book is a valuable resource for relatives, friends, or neighbors of youth who are or were addicts to drug or substances, as well as those who have died from drug or substance abuse. This is an excellent read for those who want to be a help for hope and healing! Dr. Miranda M. Hill Jones is a community pharmacist and Drug Information Director of Metro Drug Information Services, Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She serves as a clinical professor and board of governors at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. She earned her doctorate of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and her Juris Doctorate ( J.D.) degree from Western Thomas Cooley Law School. She is a certified Integrated Nutrition Health Educator Coach. She provides lectures, workshops and newsletter articles on various drug and health topics. She can be reached at www.drmirandajones.com.

To accompany the SOBER LIFE STORIES and HOW TO QUIT ALCOHOL, Sheldon Press is publishing THE SOBER LIFE JOURNAL, a new format to take advantage of the popularity of journaling – particularly in the sober space. Authored by Simon Chapple, the JOURNAL can be used alongside his other books on the road to sobriety, or in a stand alone fashion. The journal includes plenty of writing prompts, guided exercises and space for reflection with the intention to create something lasting and meaningful for those for whom the road to an alcohol-free life is part of a journey in self-discovery.

Demons are real and can appear to anyone at any time in any form. Chip Sloan can testify to this statement as he witnessed first-hand his own son being terrorized by not one, but many demons in the forms of substance abuse. For thirty-six years, his son fought against his addiction to tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. He would win some battles through faith and God's protection; other battles were lost as his mind succumbed to the temptations of demons. The battle ended in 2018 when Chip Sloan buried his forty-six-year-old son in the ground. No parent should ever have to bear witness to the death of a child, but there are times it, unfortunately, cannot be helped. Demons of Addiction is the raw and emotional true story of a father who did all he could to help his son, and the honest and hopeful lesson of a man who wishes to share his knowledge to help others. Sloan's story is not easy to read, but it is necessary to understand and retain the valuable information provided, both factual and spiritual, for he not only choses to focus on what addiction looks like in physical form, but also what it does to the mind and the soul. The battle against addiction is one of the ultimate forms of spiritual warfare anyone could come across. Yes, Sloan has witnessed the strength of Satan, and his demons and the power behind their temptations and their lies, but he has also witnessed the strength of God, and the power behind His love and glory is indestructible. Even if one's faith is no bigger than a mustard seed, have faith in God, for He will take care of any who struggle with their own demons, and lead them to others who can help.

Laura finds herself struggling to stay alive when she no longer can find the Laura everyone knows. Will she survive? Or will she give in to the Stranger in the Mirror?

Drowning in the chaos of a loved one's addiction? Grasp this helping hand and discover ways to restore the spirit.Is caring for someone in crisis driving close to the edge? Getting so desperate to aid a struggling family member that everyone's mental health is declining? Is the inability to heal others' pain creating a sense of helplessness and guilt? As someone who's survived every scenario, Jenny Kennedy understands the trauma of those caught up in another's dependency. And now she's here to smooth the way to ending the anguish and reclaiming a healthy, balanced life. Safe from the Storm is an in-the-trenches guide for sailing clear of codependency and taking charge. With a fresh and blame-free approach, Kennedy uses meditations, journaling, daily routines, and quotes from experienced counselors to provide direction, ease stress, and uplift. Feeling the comfort of inner healing, it gets easier to shed the desperation and find the clarity needed to choose the best path. In Safe from the Storm, discover: Boundary affirmations to set healthy restrictions and invite others to do the sameJenny's Truths, to acknowledge the struggles and take specific steps toward self-careLanguage modification to avoid judgment, promote empathy, and achieve understandingBrutally honest lessons on how to stop feeding into unhealthy behavior to enjoy renewed freedomQuestions to ponder that lead to aha moments, expanding self-awareness, and much, much more!One reader said: "I just want to say your book Safe from the Storm, made such a huge impact on me!My husband is now 10 months sober, and honestly, your book was the most helpful I've read.He did a 30-day inpatient rehab, and I started counseling at the same facility.Since his 1 year soberversy is coming up, I have been trying to think of ways I can give back. Your book keeps coming to mind; if they had offered that book when he was checked in, I think it would have been extremely helpful. They have added it to the list of books they recommend for families!"Safe from the Storm is an essential resource for permanently calming the emotional seas. Finding wisdom derived from experience, holistic approaches, and community will make it easy to love Jenny Kennedy's light at the end of the tunnel.Buy Safe from the Storm to navigate toward hope today!

Addiction and Substance Use Disorder. We have all heard the terms, but what are they really? What causes them and how can we avoid them? Do you have a friend or loved one struggling with alcohol or drug use? How can you help someone who is struggling with this? How can you help the family members who have also been affected? The key to prevention and recovery is knowledge and understanding. Do you know what the three natural laws of alcohol and drug use are, and how they impact you? Alcohol and drug use have been identified as a disease, what does that really mean and what is the treatment? We take an in-depth look at these issues so you can make better choices when you are looking to consume alcohol or drugs. Steve has experienced the impact of addiction his entire life (over 50 years). His parents were alcoholics, and he has brothers and a sister who suffered from alcoholism and addiction. Steve also helped foster parent three children who had been abused on multiple levels and helped them recover from this abuse over a four-and-a-half-year period. He has attended hundreds of AA (Alcohol Anonymous), NA (Narcotics Anonymous), Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings, and church-based recovery programs. He has done extensive research on the causes of substance abuse (addiction) and the recovery process.

The roles of faith, belief and spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous are covered, but mostly this book is about behavior motivating beliefs, like those of the Cognitive Model. 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. The alcoholic gets sober by believing in abstinence as the solution and active participation in the Alcoholics Anonymous as the method. Created and driven by the alcoholics will to live, sober beliefs get and keep the alcoholic sober. The personality and character shaping role of a Higher Power in 12 Step Recovery is explained. The adaptability of non-theistic faiths, such as Buddhist Meditation, is discussed. Freedom of belief is explained, including the freedom to be an atheist and participate in AA. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and SMARTrecovery, based in science, focus on the cultivation of rational beliefs. This books explanation of how beliefs are formed, within the human personality, adds much to the understanding of Cognitive Science. Faith and belief are defined and expanded on and the traditional religious connotations that monopolize these powerful psychological words are challenged. Use of faith and belief as terms of cognitive science is encouraged. The concept of Faiths Plural is introduced. Faiths Plural is the idea that several forms of faith acting in synergy get and keep alcoholics sober. For example faith in the AA program and faith in ones decision to stay sober together with other forms of faith create the belief structure within the personality of the alcoholic that motivates lasting sobriety. Faiths Plural is the primary challenge to the traditionally magical meanings of the words faith and belief. Cultivation of faith in sober realities and beliefs that motivate success in achieving goals are powerful tools useful to Cognitive Science.

Parenting from childhood through adolescence and into early adulthood is a daunting task, made more so by the unpredictable turns and challenges every family faces. Being able to be honest and real about these challenges can help you provide stability to children facing mental health related issues, allowing them to flourish.

"Originally published in paperback in the United States by Rodale, ... in 2013" -- verso of title page.