Getting Sober
1st Edition
0071493778
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9780071493772
© 2008 | Published: August 9, 2007
"Honest, direct, comprehensive, and practical."--Bestselling author Mary Pipher"Kelly Madigan Erlandson’s book will help many whoare beginning their trudge on the road to happydestiny."--Christopher Kennedy Lawford, author ofSymptoms of Withdrawal:…
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1. You Can Quit Drinking
2. The Dangers of Drinking Buddies
3. Clearing a Space: Emotionally and Physically
4. Making a Decision About Professional Treatment
5. What You Need to Know About A.A.
6. Preparing for Sobriety and Dealing With Cravings
7. Religious Traditions
8. Staying in Physical Balance
9. What to Drink once you are Sober
10. Emotional Aspects of Sobriety
11. How to Unwind without a Drink
12. How to Avoid Triggers
13. How to Use the Internet to Help You Stay Sober
14. Restoring Your Spirit
15. Notes About Failure
16. Seeing Beyond Thirty Days
"Honest, direct, comprehensive, and practical."
--Bestselling author Mary Pipher
"Kelly Madigan Erlandson’s book will help many whoare beginning their trudge on the road to happydestiny."
--Christopher Kennedy Lawford, author ofSymptoms of Withdrawal:A Memoir of Snapshots and Redemption
Already hailed as "a thoughtful and comprehensiveguide to those early, crucial days of sobriety," thisgroundbreaking new book is different from anythingelse on the market. As an alcohol and drug counselorfor more than 20 years who has helped thousands intorecovery, the author does not focus on trying to diagnosethe problem; instead, she compassionately guidesyou through the first 30 days of sobriety--themost crucial part of recovery.
She gives you practical, day-by-day advice forbecoming and staying sober--from removing alcoholand alcohol-related items from your house to pickingthe recovery program that fits your needs.
--Bestselling author Mary Pipher
"Kelly Madigan Erlandson’s book will help many whoare beginning their trudge on the road to happydestiny."
--Christopher Kennedy Lawford, author ofSymptoms of Withdrawal:A Memoir of Snapshots and Redemption
Already hailed as "a thoughtful and comprehensiveguide to those early, crucial days of sobriety," thisgroundbreaking new book is different from anythingelse on the market. As an alcohol and drug counselorfor more than 20 years who has helped thousands intorecovery, the author does not focus on trying to diagnosethe problem; instead, she compassionately guidesyou through the first 30 days of sobriety--themost crucial part of recovery.
She gives you practical, day-by-day advice forbecoming and staying sober--from removing alcoholand alcohol-related items from your house to pickingthe recovery program that fits your needs.