Addiction Mental Health

What’s wrong with Wende? I’ve known since I was young that something was wrong with me. Four-year-olds don’t read newspapers. Ten-year-olds aren’t supposed to be given their Mommy’s wake up pills or slapped at eleven for telling on the man who raped her. I didn’t mean to rob 7-11 when I was fifteen or get kicked out of the Navy at 17. I married too young and was a mommy too soon. Another marriage ended when they arrested him as a serial rapist suspected of murder. Drugs came easy with a direct line to the cook, and an organized crime affiliation. My family can’t believe all ...

Gain a better understanding of the oppressive drug world, which has transformed and adversely affected so many lives. This book gives an in-depth look at why individuals turn to drugs, what happens chemically, signs and symptoms, intervention strategies, treatments, recovery and so much more. Additionally, the real stories submitted by ex-addicts (and loved ones of ex-addicts) demonstrates the power of substance abuse. These stories will take you through their journey from life before drugs to its after-effects.

Do you often feel depressed without knowing why? Have you ever found yourself anxious, even when everything was ok? Would you like to reveal the most powerful tool to block negative thoughts and break bad habits? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is getting more and more popular, mainly because it is proven to produce bold results. Discover powerful exercises to overcome depression, anxiety, and negative thoughts, and even learn how to help someone else in need of a psychological help! In less than 28 days, your life can be completely different, positive, and inspiring!

**Reconnect with the world around you and reclaim your life from the grip of screens!** In a world where we're perpetually tethered to our devices, the line between connection and addiction has blurred. Smartphones, social media, and streaming services dominate our waking hours, pulling us deeper into the digital realm and away from the richness of real life. But what if there was a way to break free and restore balance? **"A Guide to Digital Detox: Finding Balance in a Wired World"** is your roadmap to escaping the overwhelming pull of technology and rediscovering the joy of the offline ...

Struggling with phone addiction? Can't seem to break free from endless scrolling? This groundbreaking audiobook combines cutting-edge neuroscience with practical solutions to help you reclaim your focus and freedom.

Unlock the Mystery of Addiction – Understand, Heal, and Overcome Brain Change delves deep into the complexities of addiction, offering raw, unfiltered insights from over 35 years of working with addicts, their families, and communities. Through gripping real-life stories and expert analysis, Jack Daley breaks down the psychological, societal, and biological forces behind addiction. Whether you’re battling addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking knowledge, Brain Change reveals the human face of addiction, providing hope, compassion, and practical steps toward recovery. ...

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed in 2008, and requires covered employers provide health plans to cover mental health services and substance abuse on the same basis as physical conditions.

From Hell to Hope: A Memoir of Addiction and Mental Illness takes you on a visceral journey with Kate, from the confusion of her teenage years to the fragile beauty of motherhood. Witness her battle with addiction and bipolar disorder, the desperate lows that threatened to consume her, and the flickering moments of hope that fueled her fight.

Robin by Dave Itzkoff shows how Robin Williams struggled mightily with addiction and depression - topics he discussed openly while performing and during interviews - and with a debilitating condition at the end of his life that affected him in ways his fans never knew. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews with family, friends and colleagues, as well as extensive archival research, Robin is a fresh and original look at a man whose work touched so many lives.

You're about to discover a proven strategy on how to overcome your shoplifting addiction for the rest of your life. Millions of people suffer from a shoplifting addiction and throw away their personal and professional success because of these issues. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because it's been a part of their mindset for so long.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a scientifically proven technique that helps you to adjust your thinking and behaviors so that you can break out of negative loops and move forward in a much more positive manner. It teaches you how you can adjust your thinking and helps you to differentiate between negative thoughts that are helpful and those that are not.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an empowering form of psychotherapy where patients identify negative thoughts and harmful behavioral patterns, and then learn how to respond positively to their problems, ultimately breaking free from the vicious cycle that is causing their suffering without the need for medication or other drugs. These techniques are applicable to a whole host of psychological disorders.

Following the international and Los Angeles Times bestseller success of “Healing Mudras”, Sabrina Mesko offers the reader an opportunity to further explore the specific therapeutic effects of this ancient healing technique, for help with most challenging and demanding ailments of today. The book depicts in detail the intricate details of Mudra Therapy practice sets that include breathing exercises, mantras, visualizations, aromatherapy, sound healing, diet tips and affirmations to enhance the power of each sequence for specific ailment. With over 150 photographs and 75 listed Mudras, ...

You see your children every day. You have a handle on their lives, right? But do you know how to read the undercurrents? Can you spot the subtle signs of potentially addictive behavior? Is there a touch of violence hidden in your child? This book shows the exact key behaviors, activities, and personality changes to look for in your child that point to brewing trouble. Designed for every parent with teenagers today, this is the only book that provides honest answers to the questions you have about your child and drug abuse, alcohol and binge drinking, violence and bullying, gambling, and depression and suicide.

What is the thing most of us search for, sing about, cry about, that research has all wrong? The secret to the rarest, most passionate love that never ends.

A Bricklayer’s Tales: A Collection of Short Stories and Memoirs by Gary Troia is a raw, darkly humorous exploration of working-class struggles, self-destruction, and creative frustration. Told through the eyes of Ray Dennis—Troia’s disillusioned alter ego—these gritty, unflinching stories dive into the realities of depression, alcoholism, drug use, and the suffocating monotony of low-paid labour. From bleak construction sites to psychedelic escapes, each tale captures the highs and lows of a man trapped between artistic ambition and brutal wage slavery. Whether facing deportation in...

Smartphones have transformed the world with their convenience and capabilities. A single small device can replace a landline, camera, CD player, and road map - but all of this miraculous technology comes with a cost. The dark side of smartphones is not always so obvious. Checking your phone constantly from dawn until dusk has become normalized, and most people don’t realize they’re trapped in a very real addiction.

We all want to be healthier, but do you know what's good for you? For over 30 years, Dr Norman Swan has been delivering straight, honest, common-sense health information to ordinary Australians as both a physician and much-loved broadcaster. And when Australia needed clear, scientifically backed COVID-19 facts and advice, it was Norman Swan who stepped up every day to provide the answers we required. After many years of listening, Norman Swan knows what medical issues people are curious and concerned about.

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.

Freedom Feasts: Overcoming Binge Eating and Food Addiction through Affirmations is your indispensable companion on this transformative journey. This empowering guide blends the science of affirmations with a compassionate, step-by-step approach to help you redefine your relationship with food and foster a profound sense of self-love.