The Everything Health Guide to Addiction and Recovery
by Simmons, Linda L.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-11-17
Publisher(s): Adams Media Corp
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Summary
If you are one of the more than 27 million Americans currently battling an addiction, you know that just recognizing the problem and seeking treatment is a tremendous challenge. The Everything Health Guide to Addiction and Recovery helps you and your loved ones understand the nature of addiction so you all can get the guidance you need.
Author Biography
Linda L. Simmons, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and clinical director at Midwest Christian Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. xi |
| The Nature of Addiction | p. 1 |
| Abuse Versus Dependence | p. 1 |
| How Addiction Works in the Brain | p. 6 |
| Effects on Other Biological Systems | p. 7 |
| Emotional Effects of Addiction | p. 8 |
| Psychological Effects of Addiction | p. 10 |
| Identifying Addiction | p. 15 |
| Risk Factors | p. 15 |
| Symptoms | p. 19 |
| When the Line Has Been Crossed | p. 21 |
| Self-Evaluation | p. 21 |
| Recognizing Addictive Behaviors | p. 23 |
| Denial | p. 25 |
| What Causes Addiction? | p. 27 |
| The Question of Willpower | p. 27 |
| Genetic Factors | p. 28 |
| Biological Factors | p. 30 |
| Environmental Factors | p. 31 |
| Family Relations and Learned Behavior | p. 33 |
| Psychological Factors | p. 35 |
| An Addictive Personality | p. 37 |
| Cultural Lures and Addiction | p. 39 |
| Advertising Is Everywhere | p. 39 |
| Why Advertising Is So Effective | p. 40 |
| The Curiosity Factor | p. 41 |
| Peer Pressure and Social Expectations | p. 43 |
| Influence by Celebrities | p. 44 |
| Ethnic and Cultural Differences | p. 46 |
| Dealing with External Pressures | p. 47 |
| Seeking Help | p. 48 |
| Alcohol Addiction | p. 49 |
| What Is Alcoholism? | p. 49 |
| The "Social Drinker" | p. 54 |
| The Effects of Alcohol on Moods | p. 56 |
| How Alcohol Affects Women Versus Men | p. 57 |
| Reading the Signs and Symptoms | p. 59 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 60 |
| The Road to Recovery | p. 61 |
| Choosing to Take the Twelve Steps | p. 62 |
| The Myth of the "Dry Drunk" | p. 63 |
| Substance Addiction | p. 65 |
| Introduction to Drugs | p. 65 |
| Common Substances of Abuse | p. 70 |
| How the Body Reacts | p. 72 |
| Knowing the Signs and Symptoms | p. 74 |
| The Criminal Element | p. 75 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 76 |
| Overcoming Substance Addiction | p. 78 |
| Rehab and Recovery | p. 79 |
| Nicotine Addiction | p. 81 |
| Got a Light? | p. 81 |
| The Physiological Effects of Nicotine | p. 84 |
| The Psychological Component | p. 87 |
| The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke | p. 88 |
| The Most Difficult Addiction to Break? | p. 89 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 90 |
| Treatment Options | p. 91 |
| Prescription Drug Addiction | p. 95 |
| But the Doctor Prescribed It! | p. 95 |
| When the Risks Outweigh the Benefits | p. 96 |
| Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs | p. 100 |
| Drastic Measures to Get Drugs | p. 104 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 105 |
| Getting Help | p. 106 |
| Food Addiction | p. 108 |
| When Food Becomes More than Nutrition | p. 108 |
| Signs of Food Addiction | p. 109 |
| Behavioral Contributions to Food Addiction | p. 109 |
| Societal Pressure | p. 111 |
| Are All Foods Addictive? | p. 112 |
| The Lure of the Drive-Through Window | p. 115 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 116 |
| Treatment Options | p. 118 |
| Behavioral Addictions | p. 120 |
| When Does a Hobby Become an Addiction? | p. 120 |
| Impulsive Behavior Versus Addiction | p. 121 |
| Shopping/Spending Addiction | p. 123 |
| Exercise Addiction | p. 126 |
| Other Behavioral Addictions | p. 129 |
| Effects on Family Members | p. 133 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 134 |
| Seeking Help | p. 134 |
| Gambling Addiction | p. 136 |
| It's Just Entertainment! | p. 136 |
| Watch for the Signs | p. 140 |
| Gambling Is Good for the Economy, Right? | p. 141 |
| Internet Gambling | p. 144 |
| The Effects on Families Are Not Fun | p. 144 |
| Confronting the Game | p. 145 |
| Treatment Options | p. 146 |
| Relational Addictions | p. 148 |
| Love Addiction | p. 148 |
| Serial Dating | p. 153 |
| Sex Addiction | p. 154 |
| Relationships from a Distance: Cybersex | p. 157 |
| Chat Room Addiction | p. 159 |
| The Danger of Relational Addictions | p. 160 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 160 |
| Seeking Help | p. 161 |
| Pornography Addiction | p. 163 |
| Don't All Men Like to Look? | p. 163 |
| Entertainment or Addiction? | p. 165 |
| The Effects of Pornography on Relationships | p. 168 |
| Legal Implications | p. 170 |
| Treatment for the Addict | p. 171 |
| Support for Partners of Pornography Addicts | p. 173 |
| Technology and Addiction | p. 174 |
| The New Complication in Addictions | p. 174 |
| Video Game Addiction | p. 177 |
| Addiction to Cell Phones and Other Technological Devices | p. 180 |
| Internet Addiction | p. 182 |
| The Lure of Anonymity | p. 184 |
| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | p. 185 |
| Seeking Help | p. 186 |
| Roadblocks to Treatment | p. 188 |
| Dealing with Denial | p. 188 |
| Budgeting for Treatment | p. 191 |
| Finding the Right Treatment for You | p. 194 |
| Locating Qualified Professionals | p. 197 |
| What if Treatment Threatens My Job? | p. 198 |
| Talking to Friends and Family about Treatment | p. 199 |
| Getting Support | p. 200 |
| Additional Treatment Options | p. 201 |
| Detoxification | p. 201 |
| Medications Used in Addiction and Recovery | p. 203 |
| Alternative Treatment Options | p. 209 |
| Faith-Based Treatment Programs | p. 216 |
| The Risks of Treatment | p. 217 |
| Recovery | p. 218 |
| Become Knowledgeable about Recovery | p. 218 |
| Changing Thinking Patterns | p. 219 |
| Technological Aids | p. 222 |
| Avoiding Relapse | p. 224 |
| Effective Use of Support Systems | p. 226 |
| Utilizing Community Resources | p. 228 |
| The Face of Healthy Recovery | p. 229 |
| Relapse Prevention | p. 231 |
| Be Prepared | p. 231 |
| Recognizing Triggers | p. 235 |
| Managing-and Recovering from-Slips | p. 236 |
| Be Aware of High-Risk Situations | p. 237 |
| Evaluating Relationships | p. 239 |
| Developing Healthy Self-Esteem | p. 240 |
| Keep the Support Going! | p. 241 |
| Real-Life Considerations | p. 243 |
| Someone Has to Pay the Bills | p. 243 |
| Who's Going to Take Out the Trash? | p. 249 |
| Maintaining Healthy Relationships | p. 251 |
| Effective Time Management | p. 252 |
| You Can Be a Good Parent and Help Yourself | p. 256 |
| Restoring Credibility in the Community | p. 257 |
| How Addictions Affect Family Members | p. 259 |
| Damaged Family Bonds | p. 259 |
| Dealing with Difficult Emotions | p. 261 |
| Communication Is Key | p. 263 |
| Constructive Fighting | p. 265 |
| When Roles Are Reversed | p. 267 |
| The Effects of Financial Hardships | p. 270 |
| Rebuilding Trust | p. 271 |
| Establishing New and Healthy Family Relationships | p. 272 |
| Hope for a Balanced Life | p. 274 |
| The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection | p. 274 |
| Good Self-Care | p. 275 |
| Personal Growth | p. 278 |
| Meaningful Work and Passionate Play | p. 279 |
| Making Room for Therapy | p. 281 |
| Developing Satisfying Relationships | p. 282 |
| Leave the Past Behind and Look to the Future | p. 283 |
| Appendix A | p. 285 |
| Appendix B | p. 291 |
| Index | p. 300 |
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