Embracing Recovery from Chemical Dependency,9781929866052

Embracing Recovery from Chemical Dependency

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Edition: Workbook
ISBN13: 9781929866052
ISBN10: 1929866054
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-01-01
Publisher(s): Gentle Path Pr
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Summary

For millions of Americans in recovery from addiction, the realization that freedom from chemical dependency is a lifelong commitment can be daunting if not overwhelming. Offering genuine hope and compassionate counsel, author Richard Irons guides readers through the turbulent and confusing days of early recovery.

Presenting a unique paradigm for examining addiction, Irons explains how chemical substances fill the role of companion, family member, and lover in the addict's life. His workbook helps readers explore their relationship with chemical substances -- how they "met, " when they became "infatuated" -- in an effort to become more mindful of their needs and desires in recovery.
-- will appeal to millions of Americans in recovery
-- workbook format involves reader in recovery work
-- well-written, compassionate approach

Table of Contents

Preface xi
CHAPTER ONE: Denial and Other Forms of Brain Trickery 1(34)
Why People Use Drugs-The Brain's Mind-Body Connection
1(4)
Addicts Have a Low Emotional IQ
2(1)
Genetics, Environment, and the Luck of the Draw
3(2)
Using This Workbook as a Tool for Clarity and Change
5(1)
Description of an Addict
5(2)
No One Wants to Be an Addict
7(9)
Excuses, Secrets, Problems, and Consequences
16(15)
Secrets and Lies
20(10)
Additional Consequences
30(1)
Breaking through Denial and Getting Help
31(3)
Being Accountable
34(1)
CHAPTER TWO: Understanding the Nature of Drug Addiction 35(20)
My Love Affair with Drugs
37(1)
What Is Addiction?
38(6)
Why Do Some People Develop Addictions while Others Do Not?
44(11)
CHAPTER THREE: Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Trouble: Combining Drugs and Behaviors 55(10)
Complicating Matters-Combing Drugs with Behaviors
58(2)
Further Complications-Other Disorders that Drug Use Temporarily Soothes
60(2)
Your Addictive Cycle
62(3)
CHAPTER FOUR: Embrace the Process 65(32)
Impact on Relationships
79(5)
Impact on One's Career
84(2)
Impact on One's Soul
86(6)
First-Order and Second-Order Change
92(1)
Skills Needed for Each Kind of Change
93(1)
Decision-Making Matrix
93(1)
Process of Recovery over Time
94(3)
CHAPTER FIVE: Damage to the Body from Drug Abuse 97(10)
Damage to the Body and Mind
97(10)
Alcohol
98(2)
Opioids (Narcotics)
100(2)
Cocaine and Amphetamines
102(1)
Marijuana
103(1)
Polydrug Abuse
104(1)
Tobacco
105(2)
CHAPTER SIX: Recognizing and Limiting Damage to Relationships, Career, and the Soul 107(32)
Soul Damage
112(1)
Completing a Damage-Control Plan
113(3)
Damage-Control Worksheet
116(3)
Damage-Control Worksheet
119(8)
Damage by Disclosure-and by Nondisclosure
127(8)
What Are My Secrets?
127(2)
To Whom Should I Disclose?
129(3)
How Much Should I Disclose?
132(2)
When Should I Disclose?
134(1)
Completing a Disclosure Plan
135(3)
Developing a Press Release
138(1)
CHAPTER SEVEN: Healing Relationships through Accountability 139(16)
Establishing Agreements for Accountability
140(2)
Cost of My Addiction
142(2)
Victim Empathy
144(2)
Forgiveness Takes Time
146(4)
Steps to Forgiving
147(1)
Steps to Asking for Forgiveness
148(2)
Rebuilding Trust
150(1)
Support Groups for Family Members
151(4)
CHAPTER EIGHT: A New Plan 155(38)
How People Change
156(7)
Basic Recovery Skills
163(4)
Authentic Self as Internal Motivation
167(3)
Defining Your Own Sobriety
170(6)
Abstinence
170(2)
Sobriety
172(1)
Recovery
173(3)
Growing Your Authentic Self by Creating
Your Recovery Zone
176(1)
Internal versus External Motivation
176(1)
Keeping Life in Balance
177(5)
Recording Your PCI
182(1)
Interpretation and Use of the PCI
183(2)
Seeking Professional Help
185(1)
Taking Time to Think through Journaling
185(8)
CHAPTER NINE: Creating Your Recovery Support Community 193(20)
Developing Twelve-Step Support
193(3)
Knowing the Signs of a Healthy Twelve-Step Group
196(2)
Developing and Maintaining a Relationship with a Sponsor
198(1)
Managing Conflicts between One's Relationship and Recovery Activities
199(3)
Engaging in Service Activities with Others
202(2)
Identifying a Sobriety Celebration Date
204(1)
Alternative Support for Getting Sober
205(8)
Charlotte Kasi's 14-Step Program
206(1)
Women for Sobriety (WFS)
207(2)
Rational Recovery (RR)
209(1)
Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART)
209(1)
Moderation Management (MM)
210(3)
CHAPTER TEN: Relapse Prevention Planning 213(30)
How Relapse Happens
213(1)
Sobriety Challenges
214(7)
Relapse-Prevention Tool Kit
221(22)
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Maintaining Long-Term Recovery 243(14)
What to Do If You Have a Slip or a Relapse
243(4)
Relapse Autopsy
243(4)
Increasing Your Levels of Care
247(2)
Stages of Relapse and Recommended Action
247(2)
Disclosing a Relapse
249(2)
Disclosure-An Ongoing Process
251(1)
List of Skills to Learn for Long-Term Recovery
252(5)
APPENDIX A: Frequently Asked Questions on Drug Dependency, Treatment, and Recovery 257(10)
APPENDIX B: Resources
Twelve-Step Programs-Contact Information
267(3)
Twelve-Step Reading
270(1)
Other Helpful Reading
270(1)
Twelve Steps of Alcohol Anonymous
271(2)
Thoughts-Feelings Journal 273

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