Alcohol Recovery

The older adult population is growing by leaps and bounds. Dramatic lifestyle changes, along with growing health problems, have led many to turn to alcohol, prescription painkillers, and marijuana to medicate their physical and psychic pain. You may think, "Dad is just enjoying cocktails and retirement" or "Mom still has pain and needs her pills". Maybe so, but consider that an estimated 17 percent of people aged 60-plus struggle with substance misuse and addiction.

Spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer explores the question of human identity and shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and achieve happiness and self-realization.

Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential.

Many people have silently asked themselves why can't I drink like everyone else? Rachel Hart has spent years trying to answer these questions for herself and untangle this mystery. There is a solution - and it doesn't require anyone to wear a label for the rest of their life or admit to being powerless. In fact, the tools outlined inside will reveal just how much power there is within each and every person struggling with this issue.

"Giving up" alcohol might sound daunting...but what are you actually giving up when you're hungover on the sofa all day? Cutting out the booze can transform your life in unexpected ways.

Henry has never had a family, not one he can relate to, except for all the friends he left in back in L.A. All Barret has is family, and a combative one at that because they’re his ex in-laws who he feels has a right to see his daughter despite their periodic custody filings. What happens when this alpha starts bringing a new omega along with him to their family dinners? How about fireworks before forgiveness and the creation of a fun new family holiday? What does pumpkin soup have to do with anything? It’s not only a survival meal when Henry and Barret find themselves snowed in on a ...

In Alcohol Explained 2 William Porter develops his insight into the alcohol phenomenon, and provides the tools you need to retake control of your life for good.

Jagged Little Edges. That's how it had felt for her, as long as she could remember. Like cuts, coming first in words as they tore little pieces of her innocence, trust and self-worth, evolving into the physical form with a smack to the head, a cuff to the ear and at times, welts and bruises on her backside. But the greatest damage of all was what you couldn't see. A soul, torn asunder, left with an open wound, a vast emptiness and a hunger that screamed to be fed. Lyndsey wanted nothing more than to be on her own. The problem was, that's what she'd been doing her entire life. She didn’t ...

Address your cravings for alcohol and stop drinking with this guided meditation and relaxation program, from certified hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke. It's as easy as turning on the tracks and falling asleep! The Sleep Learning System is specially designed to work with your subconscious mind during your sleep cycle.

This book features all the best advice of Alcohol Lied to Me, and the secrets I share with attendees of Quit Drinking Bootcamp. Plus it features all the great sober living tips I have picked up over a decade of helping problem drinkers around the world. The truth is, this social pleasantry is a drug and a dangerous one at that. Alcohol kills millions of people every year, and yet we are repeatedly made to feel that if you refuse to join in with the consumption of attractively packaged poison, it's you who has a problem.

Tired of feeling like complete dog poo after a night of partying? Want to swap your beer goggles for a clearer vision of clarity? Look no further, because this 7-Day Alcohol Detox Plan is here to save the day (and your liver)! This book will light a fire under your butt to break free from your booze-brain ways and start living a life full of clarity, energy, and endless possibilities.

Ya sea que quieras dejar el alcohol, simplemente beber menos —o incluso si solo estás considerando reducir tu consumo— esta guía es para ti. Cada día durante 30 días, la autora bestseller del New York Times y experta en recuperación, Holly Whitaker, te ofrece una reflexión de 5 a 10 minutos destinada a ayudarte a transformar tu relación con el alcohol. Cada reflexión está inspirada en su experiencia personal y respaldada por las últimas investigaciones al respecto.

Be happier, healthier and more productive by taking a break from booze! An essential day-by-day guide packed with inspiration and practical help, The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge is the only help you need to reset your drinking habits and discover a hangover-free world of quality time to achieve your goals.

This Naked Life offers 48 raw and real stories of people, who have found freedom from alcohol. In this audio, discover how Bryan went from hopeless certainty that drinking would eventually kill him, to absolute peace over the course of a single day. See how listening one book gave Jennifer total freedom after 20 years of binge drinking. Watch Becca thrive in ways she had never thought possible, all because she learned it was okay to question her relationship with alcohol before she hit rock bottom.

“Newman’s prose is a bombardment.” — The Nation “It’s bright lights and dark shadows, and it’s certainly not for the fainthearted.” — Crime author Paul Brazill “WITNESS the flowering of increasingly evil acts.” — Alasdair McLeod, Author and Poet “Newman WRITES with a FLAMETHROWER.” — Crime author Timothy Hallinan “Newman is still capable of throwing flames.” — People, Things, and Literature “Newman is the strange new NORMAL.” — Sliced Magazine Roll up, roll up... Meet The Bearded Lady, The Strongman, Jimmy the Tightrope Walker, and Joey the Clown. ...

From after-work happy hour to a nightly glass of wine, we're used to thinking of alcohol as a normal part of our daily lives. In Drink?, neuropharmacology professor David Nutt takes a fascinating, science-based look at drinking to unpack why we should reconsider our favorite pastime. Using cutting-edge scientific research and years of hands-on experience in the field, Nutt delves into the long- and short-term effects of alcohol. He addresses topics such as hormones, mental health, fertility, and addiction, explaining how alcohol travels through our bodies and brains....

This easy-to-follow guide will help you rewire your brain to break free from alcohol, making sobriety feel natural—without the struggle.

"Humbled" is a book of inspiration about overcoming mental health challenges, addictions and pride. A mixture of well crafted short poems that express the love of Jesus and His imminent return. David's attention to substance and flow, make this a well rounded reference material for anyone struggling with life during these difficult times we are in. You are not alone, and these poems filled with hope, understanding and encouragement share the author's insight through his personal experiences of walking with the Lord focusing on Eternity.

Are you worried your teen might be using drugs or alcohol? You’re not alone—and there is hope. In this fully updated 2025 edition, Dr. Richard L. Travis offers a compassionate, research-driven guide for parents navigating the terrifying reality of substance use in children as young as 10. With powerful real-life examples, up-to-date statistics, and an abundance of practical tools, this book is a lifeline for families in crisis. Inside, you'll discover: The latest trends in teen drug use, including vaping, fentanyl, and social media influence How to spot early warning signs—behavioral,...

This collection of readings moves through the calendar year one day—at a time. For every day, a favorite quotation from the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous is followed by an A.A. member’s personal reflection, making for daily ingestion that is at once inspired and inspiring. While focusing broadly on the Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service, this volume offers experience, strength and hope on specific topics such as willingness, faith, making amends—themes that recovering alcoholics must address each day—and reminds us that we are never really alone in Alcoholics Anonymous.