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AA, Other 12-Step Programs More Effective Than Talk Therapies

By Linda Carroll — 2020

Alcoholics Anonymous and similar 12-step programs can lead to higher rates of continuous abstinence than other addiction treatment approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, a large new study suggests.

Read on www.reuters.com

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Alcohol Lied to Me: The Intelligent Way to Escape Alcohol Addiction

For twenty years Craig Beck struggled with problem drinking, all the time refusing to label himself an alcoholic because he didn't believe he met the stereotypical image that the word portrayed. He tried countless ways to cut down.

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Craig Beck
2017
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Alcohol Explained

Alcohol Explained is the definitive, ground-breaking guide to alcohol and alcoholism. It explains how alcohol affects human beings on a chemical, physiological and psychological level, from those first drinks right up to chronic alcoholism.

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William Porter
2015
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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts argues persuasively against contemporary health, social, and criminal justice policies toward addiction and those impacted by it.

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Gabor Maté, Peter A. Levine (foreword)
2010
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Armed Forces Veteran John Talks About His Mental Health Journey

John Standish joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) Police in 1985 and served for six years, reaching the rank of Corporal. He became embroiled in a drinking culture that he continued to struggle with after her left the military.

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2020
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This Vietnam Veteran Found Strength in Sobriety

After transitioning from the Air Force back to civilian life, Jeff started experiencing relationship problems. Eventually he was divorced, homeless, and drinking excessively. With the help of VA, Jeff became sober and reconnected with his family.

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2019
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The History of Addiction by Claudia Black PhD

Claudia Black speaks to the progression and proliferation of alcoholism and addiction treatment techniques throughout history.

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Claudia Black
2015
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Claudia Black: Addiction in the Family—The Domino Effect

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Claudia Black
2015
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A Hole in the Sidewalk: The Recovering Person’s Guide to Relapse Prevention

Claudia Black’s seminal relapse prevention workbook has been revised and updated! People in recovery from addiction need to be award of the potential for setback and the range of challenges that can, and often do, lead to relapse. To assume or simply hope it will not occur is denial.

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Claudia Black
2018
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Alcohol Withdrawal Explained

Today’s educational video will discuss Alcohol Withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal is what occurs to the mind and body when someone has developed a tolerance to alcohol and decides to stop drinking or cut back on their drinking.

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2020
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What If You Could Forget to Want Alcohol? - The Sinclair Method

Naltrexone isn't something that people should take as if it were another supplement to add to their cupboard.

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2018
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AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)