Kicking Addictive Habits Once & for All
A Relapse Prevention Guide.
by Dennis C. Daley

© 1998       Paperback      224 pages

ISBN: 0-7879-4068-2

Price:  $ 22.00

About the Book

Here is a basic guidebook for anyone in recovery from addiction-where to alcohol, drugs, compulsive eating, or gambling-and plagued by relapses into self-destructive behavior. Dennis Daley shows how to establish a balanced lifestyle based upon a scientifically researched, clinically proven relapse-prevention (RP) model.  The commonsense principles of the RP model shows how to make the changes in thinking, behavior, and relationships that can prevent a return to addictive behavior.  the RP model is especial effective for short-circuiting the behavior early in the relapse process.

The easy-to-understand book can be used in connection with counseling or therapy, as part of a self-help program, or as a self-managed program for prevention  an change.  Filled with self-assessment test, practical ideas, concrete plans, and inspiring case studies, this book provides all the guidance and essential tools-applicable to every form of addiction-that readers need to sidestep the many hazards on the road to recovery.

Contents

 
  • Understanding Addiction
  • Recovery from Addictive Disorders
  • The Relapse Process
  • High-Risk Relapse Factors
  • Dealing with Emotions
  • Overcoming Negative Thinking
  
  • Changing Personality Traits and Character Defects
  • Key Issues in Family and Interpersonal Relationships
  • Building Your Relapse-Prevention Network
  • Learning from Mistakes:  Dealing with Lapses and Relapses

 

Editorial Reviews

"All aspects of changing bad habits and developing a balanced lifestyle are addressed in the book, and  I highly recommend it to readers."
---G.Alan Marlatt, author of Relapse Prevention and director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington

"This book goes beyond focusing only on addiction and explores areas of change in thinking, personality, behavior, emotions, and relationships.  Sure to be of help to many people."
---Abraham Twerski, founder and medical director of Gateway Rehabilitation Center and author of Self-Discovery in Recovery