Cool, Hip & Sober e-bog

In a refreshingly clear-headed and informed approach to addiction, noted writer and radio host Bill Manville sums up what he's learned in more than forty years of research . . . twenty as a demon-driven drunk and twenty in recovery.From his popular show "e;Addictions and Answers,"e; broadcast from KVML in Sonora, California, Manville has compiled a list of 88 questions and answers from, as he says, "e;a ton of plain and fancy drunks and dopers and their friends and families."e; As well, he offers valuable advice and information from his guests: noted psychiatrists, psychologists, rehab counselors, MDs, academics, and more.Here, in first-person detail, are responses to the issues faced by alcoholics, addicts, and their loved ones, such as:* How to intervene with a substance-abusing friend* How alcoholics can protect themselves from relapses* Evaluating therapies, both individual and group* How alcohol affects sex* Definitions of "e;social drinker,"e; "e;heavy drinker,"e; and alcoholic* The many faces of denial* Is alcoholism inherited?* How to choose the right rehab* Is there an addictive personality?* What role does spirituality play in recovery?A brave and transformational look at the treatment of chemical dependency, Cool, Hip, and Sober is a captivating, insightful and essential handbook for overcoming denial and achieving a peaceful, long-term recovery.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.