Why Don't They Just Quit?
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0578041197 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 301 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Midwest Book Review said A very strongly recommended addition to community library Self-Help reference collections. In the past, the advice given to drug addicts and alcoholics was to simply exercise their will power to give up their affliction. Advances in medical science have shown that this advice was naive and ineffectual for most alcoholics and the vast majority of addicts. Whether dealing with legal substances such as alcohol and tobacco, or illegal substances such as heroin and cocaine, or misused substances such as prescription drugs, simple will power proved insufficient to wean the substance abuser from their addiction. "Why Don't They Just Quit?: What families and friends need to know about addiction . Why Don't They Just Quit? Read this book and find out why Sheryl Letzgus McGinnis As the author myself of 3 books on drugs and addiction I'm quite familiar with the lives of addicts and their loved ones. This book by Joe Herzanek is one of the very best by far on this subject. The book is easy to read, divided into sections so you can look for whatever topic you're most interested in and go straight to it. But you won't stop at one section or two or three; you will be compelled to read the book in its entirety.Written by a recovering addict, the book is insightful, informative and truthful. There are so many standout sentences and phrases that it's hard to select just a few but . Five Stars Katie Malchak A+++++
I will continue to love him and encourage him and, as far as possible allow him to make his mistakes knowing that it is okay to do so. I wish I would have had this book long ago. I can't put into words the anguish of attending my daughter's funeral. Maybe Mia would still be here. Your book exposed my own trigger points and how I can handle them better. I especially appreciate that Joe included the spiritual part of recovery, which may keep some in recovery focused on helping others. --Kathy Cowley, Parent, Longmont, Colorado stayed up late last night reading various parts of it; inspiring! This book is for people like me; someone with chemically addicted people in their life. Alcohol and drugs consumed my daughter's life. If you, or someone you kno
Chaplain Joe Herzanek and his wife Judy have three children, Jami, Jake, and Jessica, and enjoy the beautiful Colorado outdoors with their two Cairn Terriers, Lewis and Clark. . Chaplain Joe Herzanek is the president and founder of Changing Lives Foundation. If I can do it, anyone can! Joe's own life struggles and practical advice offer hope and solutions to those living amidst the turmoil of someone's alcohol and drug abuse. Joe Herzanek, a man who battled his own
(page 5) How to deal with a relapse. (page 49)Answers to over 30 common, and not so common questions. (page 57) Why quitting is not the same as recovering. This book offers a message of hope to families and friends, giving practical solutions so they can help anyone struggling with addiction to begin the road to recovery.You will learn: Why a person doesn't have to hit rock-bottom before getting help. (page 97) Why a parent would leave their child due to their addiction. New! Revised/2010 updated Edition (contains valuable new insights, resource info and first-person accounts from parents who have struggled and won!)Real-life solutions to help you now! Watching a loved one immersed in an intense battle with alcoh