Now You Can Take Control of Your Own Recovery Process Alcoholics Anonymous is not the only answer or even the best answer for many people. In fact, seven of every eight people who start AA's 12-step program abandon it within three years. Fortuanately, there are more effective ways to quit drinking—proven methods that will help you be successful on your own terms. Inside this life-affirming book is the new beginning you're looking for. Certified addictions counselor and 16-year recovering alcoholic Jerry Dorsman offers more than 100 proven techniques to gain control of your recovery. His self-help approach includes the best: ·Step-by-step instructions for breaking the habit ·Foods to help you beat the cravings ·Methods for internal cleansing and detox ·Nutrition information for rebuilding your health ·And much more! "A thorough approach backed with practical guidelines and techniques."—Addiction and Recovery Magazine "The right blend of substance and simplicity. Bubbling with resources."—Natural Health magazine
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780761512905
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harmony/Rodale
Publication Date: 10-01-1997
Pages: 336
Product Dimensions: 5.44(w) x 8.35(h) x 0.87(d)
About the Author
Jerry Dorsman counsels individuals with drug and alcohol problems and is the author of numerous articles on the subject of alcoholism. He is an active member of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents Preface Introduction: How This Book Can Help Part 1: What Does Alcohol Mean to You? 1. A New View of Alcoholism A Way of Coping Something You Learned Just a Part of You Your Own Special Struggle A Physical Addition A Disease Controlled by Diet 2. Are You an Alcoholic Drinker? You're the Best Judge Test #1: One Question Stop Hiding Worksheet #1: Denials and Excuses Now Take Another Look Test #2: The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution's Test for Alcoholism What's the Verdict? 3. Are the Benefits Worth the Problems? The Benefits of Drinking Worksheet #2: My Reasons for Drinking Problems Caused by Drinking Practice #1: Dialogue with Body Checklist #1: Checklist of Medical Problems Will You Need Inpatient Care? Your Evaluation of the Problems Worksheet #3: Problems You'd Like to Avoid Do You Want to Quit? Worksheet #4: Reasons for Quitting Part 2: Planning Your Own Personal Approach to Quitting 4. What About AA? How AA Can Help Practice #2: Try a Few Meetings Drawbacks to AA It's Your Choice Worksheet #5: My Decision about AA 5. How to Break a Habit All About Habits Breaking Habits, Making Changes Practice #3: Pick a Few Habits and Break Them What Else Can You Do? Checklist #2: Alternatives to Drinking Yes, You Can Change 6. Healing Through Diet The Importance of Diet A Matter of Balance Recommended Foods and Beverages Healthful Ways of Cooking and Eating To Supplement or Not to Supplement How to Make the Change How to Handle Cravings Practice #4: Start Your New Diet 7. Building Inner Strength Exercise Worksheet #6: Plan Your Own Exercise Program Practice #5: Begin Doing It Relaxation Techniques Checklist #3: Relaxers: What Works Best for You? Assertiveness Training Practice #6: Assertive Responses: How to Remain Centered Stress Management and Coping Techniques Checklist #4: 22 Surefire Stress Reducers Friendship Practice #7: Find One Good Friend 8. Thirty Additional Ways to Renew Yourself The Amazing Success of Acupuncture Massage ... for Health and Relaxation Biofeedback Bodywork/Body Movement Hypnosis Autogenic Training/Self-Hypnosis Visualization Affirmations Subliminal Suggestion A Clinic or a Live-In Program Solitude and Self-Reflection Healing with Laughter Turn Off Your TV Fasting Intestinal Cleansing Herbal Remedies Aromatherapy Homeopathy Chiropractic A Chemical Deterrent to Drinking Alternative Approaches to Quitting Drinking Counseling/Psychotherapy Group Therapy Light Therapy Expressive Arts Therapy Hug a Friend Religion Spiritual Healing Charity/Altruism Growing in Love Worksheet #7: Which Techniques Will You Do? Part 3: Quitting and Making It Work for You 9. Okay–Pick a Day Use Everything You've Learned So Far Worksheet #8: Your Master Plan Promise Someone Make a Contract Worksheet #9: Contract to Quit Drinking Pick a Day and Quit Worksheet #10: Your Day 10. Getting a Successful Start Coping with Urges Worksheet #11: 169 Ways to Cope with Urges How Close Can You Get to Alcohol? Practice #8: Avoiding Drinking Situations For Anyone Who Asks You . . . Checklist #5: Why I'm Not Drinking 11. Fifteen Common Problems and How to Solve Them Anxiety Depression Anger Disturbed Sleep Guilt Overeating Gastrointestinal Distress Visions, Hallucinations Fuzzy Thinking The Same Old Family Situation Sex Friends Setbacks Slips Celebrations 12. Enjoying the Benefits of Not Drinking Two Big Benefits Worksheet #12: How Much Time Do You Save? Worksheet #13: How Much Money Do You Save? You Deserve a Reward Checklist #6: Claim Your Prizes Having Fun Worksheet #14: The Benefits of Not Drinking 13. Inspirations to Help Make Quitting Easier Do One Thing at a Time All Things Come to Those Who Wait Old Endings Are New Beginnings Everything Changes Don't Take Anything Too Seriously Live This Very Moment You Can't Have Everything All at Once Hear the Truth Within Your Life Is as Long as You Want It to Be You Can Have This Day for Free 14. Making Your Life a Success What Are Your Important Goals? Worksheet #15: Personal Life Goals Getting What You Want and Getting Good Results Without Alcohol 15. Freedom Feeling Free Steering Clear of Trouble Practice #9: Three Ways to Keep Your Freedom A New You Afterword Bibliography and Recommended Reading Index About the Author