Substance Use

This concise study guide is designed to help future psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners review core concepts and prepare efficiently for the ANCC PMHNP board certification exam. Covering high-yield topics from psychopharmacology to psychotherapy, and from diagnostic reasoning to ethical practice, this book highlights the foundational knowledge needed for safe and competent clinical care. It includes chapters on mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental and personality disorders, crisis intervention, and care across the lifespan — including pediatric, adult, and geriatric ...

Magic Medicine is an armchair traveler's guide to all substances psychedelic! Listeners will learn about their properties, use, lore, place in history, and their current research and applications as medicine.

Behold the final saga in the chronicles of a gay alcoholic's quest for enlightenment, recounting twenty-six years and culminating in the wisdom and gratitude he achieved during those tumultuous decades. Charlie Gray concludes his tale of recovery from addiction and embracing his identity by exploring where it all began and journeying back to the summer of 1996, age ten, on Truman Lake at his family’s quaint fishing resort. A brief glimpse of Charlie’s idyllic childhood unfolds before it is abruptly brought to an end by the untimely death of his mother shortly after his thirteenth ...

Measure the amount of the Word of God within you - that is the measure of your faith! When the Word of God gets inside you, it creates an image in its own kind. When that image is perfected inside you, then you have faith. Charles Capps has written this powerful and anointed book to instruct you in how to perfect that image of faith inside you to help you increase your faith. You have faith, but in order to fully receive from God, you must learn how to act on it and learn what speaking the Word of Faith really means.

In Your Recovery, Your Life for Teens, addiction specialist Claudia Black presents a comprehensive program for exploring how your life experiences have influenced your substance use and addresses the problem through guided self-reflection. You'll be equipped with a variety of skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and grief work, so you can gain the upper hand in your battle with substances.

"Youth Vaping Unveiled" is a comprehensive exploration of the motivations driving young individuals towards vaping and substance use. This insightful book delves deep into the complex factors that influence urban youth in their decisions regarding these behaviors. With a keen focus on understanding the urban youth landscape, the book unravels the unique challenges faced by young people in urban environments. It sheds light on the impact of peer pressure, social acceptance, and the allure of social image in driving vaping and substance use among adolescents.

How to beat an opioid addiction, transition to a healthy lifestyle, and regain control of your life.... If you’ve fallen prey to the clutches of drugs, with the right tools it’s never too late to say “no” to them and get yourself back on the path of health and real well-being.

Two acclaimed albums and an upcoming US tour - Joy Division had the world at their feet. Then, on the eve of that tour, the band’s troubled lead singer, Ian Curtis, killed himself. The next time they got together, they were a new band. That band was New Order - their label was Factory Records; their club, The Haçienda. Their distinctive sound paved the way for the dance music explosion that followed, earning them the reputation as one of the most influential bands of their generation and changing the course of popular music.

You might feel overwhelmed, doubting whether recovery is achievable, fearing the financial burden, or worrying about making mistakes in helping someone. This audiobook dispels those fears by providing clear, practical guidance.

Discover the secrets to achieving restorative sleep and elevating your overall health with 'The Power of Sleep & Supplements' by Dr. Mousumi Banerjee. This comprehensive guide explores the critical relationship between restful sleep and overall well-being, offering practical strategies to enhance both. The book highlights how improving sleep quality can boost daytime alertness, productivity, and mental health while reducing stress and anxiety. With detailed chapters on establishing a consistent sleep schedule, creating a sleep-friendly environment, and incorporating relaxation techniques, ...

Feeling overwhelmed by today's parenting challenges in a world abundant with substances? Are you searching for ways to fortify your child against temptation? Would you recognize the signs of substance use? Navigating the complexities of modern parenting in an era where substance abuse is no longer an anomaly but a reality, it's imperative to be well-armed. The omnipresent specter of substance abuse looms, threatening to undermine the stability and well-being of families everywhere.

Today, millions of Americans are facing an epidemic of addiction. Alcohol, opiates, stimulants, and gambling have become common, with as many as one in four families searching for a way to recover their lives. These patterns include other behavioral issues, including screen time, sexual behaviors, compulsive eating, and shopping.

Learn how 101 people with one to 49 years of long-term recovery from substance use disorders get and stay sober without addictive medication. They provide proven methods to end the addiction crisis and reduce the chance of relapse.

About the book: Addiction: Am I Powerless is the most comprehensive self-assessment tool ever devised to measure Powerlessness. "Addiction: Am I powerless" helps examine the level of unmanageability brought on by repeated substance use. "Addiction: Am I Powerless" puts forth a new standard for the measurement of Powerlessness. Understanding powerlessness is the first and perhaps most crucial element for all addiction recovery and treatment. "Am I Powerless" delivers vital perspectives to help you understand addiction related dysfunctions and their severities. I wrote "Addiction: Am I ...

Piper Quesenberry has always known how to survive: keep your head down, keep people out, and never let anyone see the cracks. Slater Hartmann knows what it’s like to be on the outside too as he’s fighting a body that won’t cooperate and a world that stopped making sense after his life was turned upside down. In a town where everyone knows your name, and your secrets, Piper and Slater aren’t supposed to be friends. But when they stumble upon something dark and dangerous happening behind the neon lights of Whispering Hills Casino, they realize they’ll have to trust each other to ...