Rarely does a book appear that is both enjoyably readable and highly informative. Such a rare gem is Gabrielle Glasser’s Her Best-Kept Secret: Why Women Drink – And How they Can Regain Control. The sub-title correctly suggests the practical value of apply evidence-based approaches. Women (and men) can use them to either control their drinking …
7 Tools to Beat Addiction is by addiction expert Dr. Stanton Peele. It provides proven methods for overcoming addiction with or without treatment. Expert Opinion about 7 Tools to Beat Addiction Experts in the addictions field consider 7 Tools to Beat Addictions excellent. Here’s a sample. “This volume presents a revolutionary approach to the treatment of addictive …
Alcoholism self-help is liberating. There are no meetings. No need to self-label. There are no 12 steps. No submission to any “Higher Power.” There are no demands. I. Alcoholism Self-Help Reading and following suggestions found in alcoholism self-help books makes it easier. This can help people either abstain or drinking in moderation. Most of the …
LifeRing for alcoholism believes in you. It believes that people DO have the power to overcome alcoholism. The program is free and also helpful for drug addiction. LifeRing believes that every alcoholic has the power to achieve lasting sobriety. It’s hard. There are often setbacks. But in every alcoholic there exists the desire to find …
Women for Sobriety alcoholism self-help treatment is a popular option. It is free and effective. Women for Sobriety is a non-profit organization that helps women overcome addictions. The problem can be alcohol or other substances. Established in 1976, it is the only national self-help program for women only. It addresses the special needs of women …
I. Rational Recovery for Alcoholism Rational Recovery for alcoholism is a low-cost program. It’s available through the internet as well as through books and videos. It uses cognitive therapy to help individuals achieve abstinence permanently. Rational Recovery uses sound psychological principles. Not surprisingly, research has also shown that Rational Recovery for alcoholism and drugs works. …
Cognitive behavioral therapy for alcoholism is very effective. It is a form of treatment that focuses on beliefs and thinking. (1) It’s these that determine how people feel and what they do. The National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists explains that CBT is based on the fact that thoughts cause feelings and behaviors. It’s not external …
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three medicines for alcoholism. Unfortunately, they don’t “cure” alcoholism. There are no medicines for alcoholism that can cause current drinkers to abstain. Medicines for Alcoholism Disulfiram Alcoholics can take disulfiram (brand names Antabuse and Antabus). It causes severe negative reaction if alcohol is consumed . This …
I. Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic medicine for alcoholism is a holistic approach to health. It might include diet and nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Also hydrotherapy, exercise, spinal manipulation, and massage. In aqddition, its therapies may include the use of electric currents, ultrasound, and light. The Theory The National Association of Naturopathic Physicians explains Naturopathy. …
I. Nutritional Therapy for Alcoholism Nutritional Deficienties There is strong evidence that alcoholism and alcohol abuse can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Alcoholics are often deficient in vitamins A, B1, B3, C, D, E, and K. They also tend to be lacking in the minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Therefore, using nutritional therapy for alcoholism …
