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The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior
Craig Nakken
Hazelden, 1996
A must read for an addict or someone who loves them
This author has explained addiction from the beginning to the end and didn't leave anything out. It provided me the tools to understand the addict in my life like nothing else ever has, including Alanon. I am now able to sit next to the addict in my life and say I ...
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Addicted: A Novel
Zane
Atria, 2001
Love it authour never lets me down
I love Zane and her books always well written and full of great stories. I just have one question when is it is what it is shame on it all 2 finally going to be released?
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The Angry Heart: Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders : An Interactive Self-Help Guide
Ph.D. Joseph Santoro, Ronald Jay Cohen
New Harbinger Publications, 1997
Straight forward and insightful.
I read this book to better understand my now ex-boyfriend. It helped me to not take personally his actions and gave me understanding and empathy. It will help a loved one of BPD to listen and react in ways that can help facilitate the journey to recovery. Although the ...
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The Heart of Addiction: A New Approach to Understanding and Managing Alcoholism and Other Addictive Behaviors
Lance M. Dodes
Harper Paperbacks, 2003
What a terrific book
I don't usually buy books of this nature but it was recommended to me by a friend. Even if you don't have an issue of addiction this book will help you understand and cope with others that do in your life. I have a degree in Applied Behavior and I can say this is one ...
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New York Post Fiendish Sudoku: The Official Utterly Addictive Number-Placing Puzzle
Wayne Gould
Collins, 2006
Feel the rush!
Went through various books that were supposed to be hard, but they don't hold a candle to this book. While some books have a few puzzles that require a good deal of thought, all the puzzles in this book require a great deal of thought...
If you are just starting ...
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Serenity Official Visual Companion
Joss Whedon
Titan Books, 2005
Finding Serenity
As a big fan of Firefly and Serenity this book made the sting of not having anymore new episodes to watch a bit less.
Beautiful drawings, photos, and plenty of behind the scenes information on the characters and settings made this a treasure.
Every Browncoat needs ...
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Addictive Thinking, Second Edition: Understanding Self-Deception
Abraham J. Twerski
Hazelden, 1997
Wonderful, and right on time...
I read this book, making notations every night before bed for about a week. Since, and during this read, I'm in the process of being able to recognize my own addict-voice, (key in recovery!) who's purpose is to binge. I am extremely grateful for having picked this ...
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The Quest Begins (Seekers, Book 1)
Erin Hunter
HarperCollins, 2008
Seekers,The Quest Begins - Amazing & Captivating!
Seekers is an amazing and captivating book. My daughter found it to be a very heart warming and touching life journey story about the lives of three very different bear cubs,who struggle to survive in the wilderness alone. She could not tear away from reading the book ...
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Chained to the Desk (Second Edition): A Guidebook for Workaholics, Their Partners and Children, and the ...
Bryan Robinson
NYU Press, 2007
A book that can change your life!
Begrudgingly I began to read this book at my wife's request, not expecting much - what a surprise I was in for. Chapter after chapter led to new revelations about my own work addition and how it impacts others. What the author presents is a way to overcome a sick work ...
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Healing the Addictive Mind
Lee L. Jampolsky
Celestial Arts, 1991
OUTSTANDING!
I read an excerpt from this book at an on-line site. I ordered the book. I started reading it the same night I received it. I thought I would only read a few pages. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. The questions/situations Dr. Jampolsky posed was me. It was like looking ...
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When Too Much Isn't Enough: Ending the Destructive Cycle of AD/HD and Addictive Behavior
Wendy Richardson
Pinon Press, 2005
A must have for your AD/HD Library
Wendy Richardson once again writes an imformative and helpful book about AD/HD and addiction. This book delves deep into addictive behaviors that many adults with AD/HD face. This book isn't just about well known addictions like drugs and gambling. It discusses every ...
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Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People to Change Addictive Behavior
William R. Miller, Stephen Rollnick
The Guilford Press, 1992
Well written, concise, a good balance of theory & practice
The basic premise of this book and indeed that of Motivational Interviewing (MI) is that we as individuals have problems and issues and furthermore that given the right circumstances we as individuals have the tools to resolve those issues and problems. Thus although ...
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The Addictive Organization: Why We Overwork, Cover Up, Pick Up the Pieces, Please the Boss, and Perpetuate S
Anne Wilson Schaef
HarperOne, 1990
But don't expect the Company to Like it!
In many years in the Corporate life, I wanted the Company to understand that a lot of the problems management was having were caused by...surprise!...management. This book is excellent in explaining to those of us who hate the insanity of corporate life what is ...
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Relapse Prevention, Second Edition: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors
The Guilford Press, 2007
A classic
I am compelled to write this because there is only one review, and it misses the point. Marlatt is a pioneer in the field of addictions, and introduced science to the field of substance abuse treatment.
While it may be difficult for a layman to understand, it is ...
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Introduction to Addictive Behaviors, Third Edition (Guilford Substance Abuse Series)
Dennis L. Thombs
The Guilford Press, 2006
GREAT BOOK
This book is an excellent resource for introductory information regarding addictive disorders. Those looking to gain insight into this field could use this book. It is excellent
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