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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with drug & alcohol abuse
When Ian Fuhr started out as a businessman 40 years ago, the secret
of his success was already cemented in two traits - humility and a
desire to break the rules. A spirit of fearlessness, fun, honesty
and respect has underscored his every venture, which spans the
music industry, discount department stores, a labour relations
consultancy and, eventually, South Africa's biggest beauty chain,
Sorbet. In Get that feeling Ian shares the principles that have
guided him over the years and takes the reader through the arduous
but fulfilling process of building a pioneering people's brand that
was born on a dream and built on a 'feeling'. By emphasising
customer service and putting people before profit, his vision holds
valuable lessons for entrepreneurs who are keen to make a
sustainable contribution to South Africa's economy.
As heard on BBC Radio 4 and RTE Radio 1 A WATERSTONES BEST FOOD AND
DRINK BOOK OF 2022 'An easy read mixture of wit and wisdom ...
should be read by all who drink more than the limit' Prof David
Nutt, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health
The popular broadcaster and columnist sets out to discover the
unsung pleasures of drinking in moderation. The recommended alcohol
limit is 14 units a week. Adrian Chiles used to put away almost
100. Ever since he was a teenager, drinking was his idea of a good
time - and not just his, but seemingly the whole nation's. Still,
it wasn't very good for him: the doctor made that clear. If you
lined them up, Adrian must have knocked back three miles of drinks.
How many of them had he genuinely wanted? A mile? There's an awful
lot of advice out there on how to quit booze completely. If you
just want to drink a bit less, the pickings are slim. Yet while the
alcohol industry depends on a minority of problem drinkers, the
majority really do enjoy in moderation. What's their secret? Join
the inimitable Chiles as he sets out around Britain and plumbs his
only slightly fuzzy memories of a lifetime in pubs in a quest to
find the good drinker within.
Narcotics Anonymous Step Working Guides are meant to be used by NA
members at any stage of recovery, whether it's the first time
through the steps, or whether they have been a guiding force for
many years. This book is intentionally written to be relevant to
newcomers and to help more experienced memebers develop a deeper
understanding of the Twelve Steps.
At some point in our lives, we all engage in behaviors that are
risky, irrational, or unwise. We might find it exciting and
temporarily rewarding to gamble on the lottery or impulsively buy
an expensive gadget. But just as substances like alcohol and
narcotics have the potential to become addictive, so do certain
behaviors. A person addicted to gambling, shopping, the internet,
food, or picking at their skin may suffer shame in the shadows
while their behavior consumes time and energy and disrupts their
life. Some people with behavioral addictions lose their family,
job, savings, and home. With a physical basis in the brain,
behavioral addictions are serious illnesses-but simply willing
yourself to stop is usually not enough. Why Can't I Stop? is for
anyone who has a behavioral addiction, as well as their supportive
families and friends. Examining seven of the most common and
serious addictions-gambling, sex, stealing, internet use, shopping
and buying, hair pulling and skin picking, and food-the authors
bring together cutting-edge research to describe behavioral
addiction, its causes, and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
Featuring patient stories of behavioral addiction and recovery, as
well as information about treatment centers, this compassionate
guide will help readers better understand the complicated issues
surrounding these addictions and teach family members how to help
the addicted person while helping themselves.
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