This is the true story of an individual who just wanted to live the life of a normal person--to be accepted and loved. But he discovered that he had to first find himself and accept his own destiny. An alcoholic from birth, he lived in denial until he was 63 years of age. far was alcoholism. How he coped with this disease, before and after he turned 63, is revealed in vivid and honest language that no one will ever forget. actually happens inside. The gifted writings of many of the people inside those walls help to explain the wonders of this wonderful program. book is not fiction, it is facts, pure but not simple, and yet honest without exaggeration. You will share the heartaches, cry with the unfortunate, and cherish the many true love stories it reveals. You will live and appreciate the author's journey to serenity.

Are you struggling with addiction, whether to alcohol, prescription or illicit drugs, overeating, anorexia, bulimia or gambling, overspending and debt? Or are you in a relationship that is sex-addicted, codependent or self-destructive in another way? Cheryl Adler, MS, LCSW, DAPA, FAPA, speaks with compassion and insight. A psychotherapist, addictions counselor and educator, she is unafraid to delve into the harsh realities of addiction. Cheryl shares her 25+ years of experience and success stories to empower you to take the next steps to strengthen your sobriety and move toward your ultimate recovery. She shares her stories and insights to guide you in areas that addicts struggle with, including:
Changing recovery from a clinical experience to one of adventure and self-discovery Designing a sobriety plan unique to you that focuses on your strengths and personal successes Creating healthy and loving relationships Choosing a rehab Finding a supportive therapist What you can learn from a 12-step program Transforming your environment Making healthy choices about nutrition and exercise so you ll start feeling better right away Integrating medication, prayer and spiritual practice into your recovery Becoming a good role model to your children

Learn at your own pace and let a course at Sober University open doors to a healthier, more joyful life. " Sober University is an invitation to successful recovery for any addiction. Integrating various modalities, Sober University offers cutting edge information. This book is essential It nourishes the soul, it offers support, effective strategies, is realistic and filled with hope. Frederick Drobin, Ph.D."

Addiction to Comfort SECRETS OF ALWAYS MAKING APPROPRIATE MORAL CHOICES? In regard to all Addictions, I find it is impossible to arrive at an objective and constant standard of truth and morality without bringing Jesus Christ onto the podium. If an important standard of truth and morality exists, it cannot be the product of the sinner, or it will not be impartial or decisive. It must be the result of a far greater Mind, that of the Christ Jesus. If a constant and unchanging truth exists, it must be beyond human timelines, or it will not be continuous, it must be everlasting. If a universal choice of "right versus wrong" exists, it must go beyond individual understanding, or it will not be "universal." It must be above us all. However, absolute truth must be something or someone to free the addicted that is common to all humanity, and to creation. All is found in one person, and He Jesus Christ is the source of all truth. He is the secret of always making appropriate moral choices.....For in each conflict we have....positions' us in charge of determining what, is the correct moral choice we can put forward? If our instant thought and or our comeback is that of self-deceptive "ends justify the means," your determination is flawed. If your response may be however difficult, but you choose to preserve and improve not only your own human life, integrity and self-respect, you have chosen not to take over Gods role as Creator and Sovereignty over your conflict. Be hopeful and please God, but never partake as God. ...... RICHARD KAY

As an impressionable young teenager, he was first introduced to alcohol. This addiction led to the destruction of his hopes to graduate college as wellas being a major league baseball prospect. This literature was written in hopes of helping others with this deadly disease. Being a successfulrecovering alcoholic, he elaborates on his near death experience. Hopefully this book will encourage others to never give up on the fight for sobriety.

This is a sensitive book, rich in understanding and common sense. It will put the reader in touch with what it is like to be an addictive person, and what must be done to bring the person back from being an outcast. As the author explains in a respectful way, how the afflicted feels, he includes, biological, psychosocial, and family damage caused by the chemicals being used. His effect is to created ways to deal with addiction, along with new possibilities. This book can be helpful to all who are involved in the world of addiction; it is straight forward.

Esta obra trata sobre la situacion mundial del consumo de drogas, tanto en Europa, Estados Unidos, Mexico y, en particular, el estado de Morelos. Define conceptos basicos de la clinica diagnostica del consumo de drogas como adiccion, tolerancia, sindrome de abstinencia, uso, abuso, dependencia, y sus diferencias esenciales, con los cuales se establece el diagnostico neurofisiologico de dependencia fisica a los farmacos. Incluye descripciones completas de las principales drogas legales e ilegales, asi como de las drogas modernas como la dexomorfina o el krokodil, que estan haciendo estragos en la juventud de algunos paises, con el riesgo de que se extiendan al resto del mundo. Considera varios conceptos y estrategias para realizar intervenciones universales, selectivas e indicadas, orientadas a la prevencion de las adicciones. Finalmente, presenta un nuevo instrumento en forma de cuestionario, el DROYFAR, para la deteccion del consumo de drogas y de diversos problemas y sintomatologias por los que pueden pasar los adolescentes. Se hace una descripcion detallada del mismo, asi como de la manera en la que se puede aplicar y calificar desde el punto de vista cuantitativo y cualitativo. Y para quienes esten mas interesados en el estudio de este instrumento, pueden encontrar en los anexos la forma en que se llego a la validez y confiabilidad del cuestionario, los baremos y su correlacion con otro gran instrumento de tamizaje elaborado por el National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) y validado en Mexico por investigadoras del Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatria (INP): el Problem Oriented Screening Instrument for Teenagers (POSIT), el cual se recomienda aplicar conjuntamente con el DROYFAR.

This is the true story of one young man's encouraging struggle against drugs and crime. Written for Robert J. Bracke by his adoptive father, Arthur R. Bracke.
This is the true story of Robert's first twenty-one years. Robert, while of above-average intelligence, was unable to read or write due to the devastating effects of his learning disabilities, severe dyslexia and dysgraphia, conditions that were not properly diagnosed until he was placed with Arthur R. Bracke at the age of twelve.
Running Against the Wind is the true story of Robert Bracke. It starts out with his troubled times with the use of drugs and drug dealing. During the book, he recalls the abandonment from his mother, his father's harsh remarriage, drug usage and his miserable young life, growing up in numerous foster homes. This book isn't kind to the reader. It is bold, demanding and harsh with the reality of what life is like for too many people in today's society when they are pushed out into the world and demanded to grow up at a young age.
During this young man's life he had to struggle to "be his own man" by playing into the government's hands by, more or less, being forced into the Governor's Drug Task Force. He ran with his fifteen-year-old girlfriend, Annette, across country to keep from having to testify against criminals who had put a $35,000 price on his head!
One reviewer wrote: "While reading this book, I had to stop several times and catch my breath! I was aghast at the horrid treatment of this young man and, at the same time, angry with him for being caught up in the game of drugs. It is a reality check book that I believe all parents should purchase for their teens and read with them."
There is no holding back with this book. It shows the way of the underground drug world that very few people know about, but at the same time, it shows the love this father has for his adopted son by recalling the events of their life together. Even though the book is about the son, this is also about the adoptive father who loved his son so much that he was there for him, even if only in his heart and mind at times.