Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down: 50 Things Every Alcoholic and Addict in Early Recovery Should Know, or How to Stay Clean and Sober, Recovery from Addiction and Substance Abuse
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (752 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0981708803 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 166 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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The author has drawn on her own experiences and that of others in early recovery to determine the ‘Fifty Things Every Alcoholic and Addict Should Know,’ including: The First Thirty Days – What to expect and how to get through it Things to Avoid – Protecting your recovery and coping with stress Relapse – Warning signs and moving forward if it happens Family – How to include them and re-build relationship Dating in Recovery - The not so good, the bad and the ugly Dry Drunk – How not to be one Twelve Step Programs – How they work and what you should know “If you have a substance abuse problem and want to quit or are new to sobriety and don’t know what to expect, read this book. It can seem like an impossible task to get through twenty-four hours, never mind a week or a month – so just how do we get that proverbial monkey off our back? This book is full of suggestions that can work for anyone who is new to recovery or trying to get clean and sober again. No matter what happens, you don’t have to pick up a drink or drug today.” These words tend to strike fear in the hearts of many alcoholics and addicts who are new to recovery, because just one day without booze or drugs may as well be an eternity. – Tom Chenault, Radio Talk Show Host and Recovering Alcoholic. 'Don't Let the Bastards Grind
Excellent book for newcomers and old timers alike Ryanjfisher33 Excellent book, for people early in recovery or people that have even had some time. I would even reccomend this book to someone that is struggling with a family member that is going through addiction as it may give you some insight as to what they are going through and how they are dealing with all of the emotions that come with getting clea. Three Stars cddcqc. "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You down:" according to Loving Mom. This book offered me a lot of insight into the mind of an addict. It was well written & offered the author's thoughts, not a "do this" attitude. I am not an addict but have an alcoholic son that I love but realize that I cannot helponly try to understand. I would recommend this read to someone who cares about an addict as well as the addict s
It's different, down to earth and a very easy read. "If you have a substance abuse problem and want to quit or are new to sobriety and don't know what to expect, read this book. 'Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down' is not your typical recovery book." - Tom Chenault, Radio Talk Show Host and Recovering Alcoholic -- tomchenault
. She was born near Manchester, England and now lives in Denver, Colorado with her very significant other and her son (and the occasional hamster). is a part-time writer and full-time recovering alcoholic. Georgia W