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Looks at the cultural factors contributing to a rise in alcoholism among today's women and compares today's practices to those of earlier generations while noting the current ineffectiveness of AA and other mainstream treatments.

Offers information on understanding and applying the steps in everyday life and interprets the principles behind the AA program.

First published in 1990, "Chemical Dependency and the African American" is revised and expanded to reflect updated statistics and the latest information in the treatment field. An expert on the topic of how cultural differences affect addiction treatment, Peter Bell makes the decisive case that there is room in the disease theory of addiction to accommodate racial issues-not as causal factors, but as contributive.

Intrinsic to the wholistic approach

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This video shows the challenge of helping an older adolescent girl come to grips with her alcohol problem and establish some commitment to a therapeutic plan.

"This straightforward and highly practical book helps readers recognize whether they have a drinking problem and if they do, what to do about it. For those ready to make a change, it presents an effective way to stop drinking - for good. A refreshing alternative or supplement to Twelve-Step programs, it includes many enlightening assignments for the reader to complete, focusing on making a commitment to change, setting realistic goals, and releasing...

Presents the personal experiences of recoving alcoholics, along with their families and friends, describing how the disease has affected their lives.

As an atheist with a background in fundamentalism, Bucky Sinister was skeptical of 12-step groups when the time came for him to get sober. He was afraid of losing his artistic abilities and had big problems with the Higher Power concept. In spite of his hesitations, he stuck with the program and it rewarded him greatly. Here, he shares the knowledge he gained on his journey, from being afraid of the 12-step philosophies to embracing them, motivating...

"Using the twelve step framework for understanding the inner work a person must do in order to overcome addiction, Michael Cowl Gordon walks readers through the journey to inner salvation and peace. Using the heroe's journey as the path on which to travel through these steps, he uncovers the deep work that it takes to be the hero in your own story"-- Written by the Fellowship of Chemically Dependent Anonymous to share its history, philosophical underpinnings...

"Updated throughout to reflect current ideas and research findings on addictive behavior change, the protocols in the second edition have been reorganized and streamlined for greater applicability in today's managed core settings. Two entirely new chapters provide guidelines for conducting cue exposure treatment and addressing dual diagnosis issues, with particular attention to tobacco dependence. Of special value for practitioners, the new 8 1/2"...

This book explores the process of recovery from addiction as it affects the entire family, presenting an innovative model for understanding and treating families navigating this difficult period. The authors draw upon extensive clinical and research experience to demonstrate how families can be helped to regroup after abstinence, weather periods of emotional upheaval, and find their way to establishing a more stable, yet flexible, family system. Filled...