Helen Plum Library

Most of us are hooked on something, or have bad habits we can't quite kick or control. Being addicted is simply part of the human condition, but it also has deep emotional and psychological roots. Many of us struggle, often in silence, with our issues about alcohol, drugs, over-the-counter painkillers or food. Or it might be we overwork, staring at too many screens, spending too much money, or using sex and love as drugs. Overcoming Addiction looks...

Written by the Fellowship of Chemically Dependent Anonymous to share its history, philosophical underpinnings and program with others in our own book. We have based our program on one proven successful for over half a century by Alcoholics Anonymous in helping alcoholics find the road to recovery and a new way of life. As the focus of our program, we have adapted A.A.'s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, changing them only as they refer to chemical...

The need to talk honestly about the real issues facing Christian men has never been greater. Though they may feel reluctant to seek help and embarrassed to admit it, many men are fighting secret wars against stress, burnout, unhealthy relationships, temptation, and sexuality. What many don't know, however, is that these battles can be won. This newly repackaged edition of Men's Secret Wars provides tested strategies for defeating the secrets that...

Do you know why some people do the same destructive thing over and over again? What is the true source of gang violence in America? Does it ever feel like your life is stuck in a rut and nothing you do changes the circumstance? Why does a person whos labeled an addict crave doing the same thing over again? In Breaking the Curse From a Twisted Life, you will learn how to get right down to the root of the thing that seems to keep you from progressing....

Cruise Control is the premiere book on the growing problem of sex addiction in gay men. This second edition explores how technology has impacted the instant ability to "meet up" and the implications of being in recovery in a committed relationship. Accessible resource for achieving sex addiction recovery including a "30 day test" and a dating plan.

In Mindful Recovery, you'll discover a fresh and effective method for healing from addiction that can help you handle important challenges, from managing anxiety and resisting cravings to dealing with emotional and physical imbalance. Drawing on both ancient spiritual wisdom and the authors' extensive clinical psychological work with their patients over many years, Mindful Recovery shows you how to use the simple Buddhist practice of mindfulness...

Have you struggled with drinking or some form of addiction for some time now? Maybe even years? Have you stopped but still feel emotionally or spiritually bankrupt? Have you tried several times to quit but simply can't stay stopped? Have you been told by many others that you need to cut back? Have consequences from your addiction piled up to the point it's overwhelming? If so, this book might be for you. It discusses twelve principles that one...

The Shadow is named shame. It hides in the mirror calling for resolution. Often cunning, sometimes illuminating and forever persistent, the shadow will prevail until acknowledged and named. It waits to be christened. Those suffering from addictions and accompanying neurosis are often lost in the shadow, seemingly unable to transcend its dominance and dark allure. Still, in those who aren't irredeemably lost, there is often an intrinsic understanding,...

Addiction is an increasing problem in our society. While there are a variety of programs and "steps" that addicts can follow to work towards recovery, there is no rule book for us-the people who are in love with an addict. All of our journeys are different and yet, the same-filled with chaos, uncertainty, and confusion. This book may not hold any magical solutions to your challenges, but it just might provide you with the comfort and companionship...

This guide is for anyone who has stopped using alcohol or other drugs and wants to stay sober and drug free. Successful sobriety, involves, more than just the desire not to drink or use, it also involves hard work. Here you'll find the tools you need to begin. This workbook is, designed to help you stay sober. It is not, meant to take the place of a Twelve Step group, counseling, or an aftercare program. It is to be, used in conjunction with them. Whether...