No Big Deal: A Guide to Recovery from Addictions - Brossura

Coats, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0955367700 ISBN 13: 9780955367700

Casa editrice: The Sow's Ear Press, 2006

Riassunto

Drug addiction, alcoholism, anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, compulsive gambling, sex-addiction, compulsive overspending, smoking, compulsive overworking, compulsive risk-taking, compulsive helping and compulsive controlling are here discussed as among the many different manifestations of addictive disease.

These apparently disparate behaviours share the characteristics of being excessive, of being mood-altering and of having increasingly negative consequences in the lives of those who are enslaved to them. The damage caused by addictive disease usually extends to parents, partners, children, spouses, friends, relatives and colleagues.

There is increasing evidence that addictive behaviours are related to genetically mediated malfunctions in the production, metabolising and reuptake of neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine etc.) within the brain and Central Nervous System.

This book explains, in a clear and practical way, the thoroughly tested Twelve Step path to recovery and freedom from addiction. The book is informed and enriched by the author's own life and work. In recovery from a number of addictions, John worked for many years in the addictions field.

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Recensione

"... people with addictions will find guidance, help and encouragement. Their families will find information and reassurance ... For professionals who work with addiction, No Big Deal is an inspiring resource to use with clients ... an important addition to the literature." --Andrew Stilwell, Free 'n Easy magazine, January 2007 --Andrew Stilwell, January 2007

"For professionals who work with addiction, No Big Deal is an inspiring resource to use with clients ... an important addition to the literature." --Andrew Stilwell, January 2007

L'autore

John Coats was in active addiction to alcohol, cocaine and other addictive processes for nearly twenty-five years.

He trained under Dr Robert Lefever at The Promis Recovery Centre, in Kent, and was subsequently Counselling Team Leader at The Diana, Princess of Wales, Treatment Centre, in Norfolk and Director of Treatment at East Coast Recovery, in Suffolk.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: The Sow's Ear Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0955367700
• ISBN 13: 9780955367700
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 160