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"The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark...
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"She signed up for the sisterhood, free cars, and the promise of a successful business of her own. Instead, she ended up with an addiction, broken friendships, and the rubble of a toppled pyramid ... scheme. Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing is the eye-opening, funny, and dangerous personal story of author Emily Lynn Paulson rising to the top of the pyramid in the multilevel marketing (MLM) world,...
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The #1 bestseller that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life.
Melody Beattie's compassionate and insightful look into codependency—the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another— has helped millions of readers understand that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the
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"Addiction is epidemic and catastrophic. With more than one in every five people over the age of fourteen addicted, drug abuse has been called the most formidable health problem worldwide. If we are not victims ourselves, we all know someone struggling with the merciless compulsion to alter their experience by changing how their brain functions. Drawing on years of research--as well as personal experience as a recovered addict--researcher and professor...
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"More people than ever before see themselves as addicted to, or recovering from, addiction, whether it be alcohol or drugs, prescription meds, sex, gambling, porn, or the internet. But despite the unprecedented attention, our understanding of addiction is trapped in unfounded 20th century ideas, addiction as a crime or as brain disease, and in equally outdated treatment. Challenging both the idea of the addict's "broken brain" and the notion of a...
7) Inhalants
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This video presents a summary of this class of drugs and then details its constituent parts: solvents and aerosols, nitrites, and nitrous oxide. A doctor of pharmacology, an addiction specialist, police officers, a historian, recovering addicts, and others delve into the history and biological effects of these drugs. Together, they share case studies and personal experiences to address the use, abuse, and hazards of inhalants, including brain, liver,...
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"From the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay, a hilariously candid and refreshingly honest account of Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's journey to breaking up with alcohol for good. When Stefanie Wilder-Taylor became a mother, being able to connect with other moms over drinks or enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day felt life-affirming. From liquor cabinet concoctions in high school to tequila shots in her early stand-up comedy days...
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I guess the lowest I ever felt was when I got out of jail and none of my friends were there for me. That's when I opened my eyes, says Logan. In this program, she and her peers Howard and Zeb openly talk about what it was like to become addicted to drugs..and what it took to get straight and stay clean. In addition, Ben Jones, of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, and experienced addiction counselors provide insights into why...
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This British program explains the major illegal drugs of misuse, examining the following four groups: stimulants (amphetamines, cocaine, and crack), hallucinogenics (LSD and Ecstasy), hypnosedatives (barbiturates and tranquilizers), and opiates (heroin). The program also examines cannabis. In the case of each drug, the program provides a factual introduction and a guide to short- and long-term effects. Drug users offer their candid insights into their...
11) Breaking Bailey
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Sent to a fancy boarding school by her stepmother, a prominent attorney, Bailey keeps a journal chronicling her involvement in a "Science Club" that makes and sells crystal meth.
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Everyone suffers when there's an addict in the family. Written by an expert in alcohol and drug addiction and recovery, this no-nonsense guide will help you understand the causes of addiction, end enabling behaviors, support your loved one's recovery, and learn how to cope with relapses. If you're the family member of an addict, you may feel confused, guilty, and scared of doing the wrong thing. And when you don't know how to help, you may find yourself...
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Based on Gabor Maté's two decades of experience as a medical doctor and his work with the severely addicted on Vancouver's skid row, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts reenvisions this much misunderstood field by taking a holistic approach. Dr. Maté presents addiction not as a discrete phenomenon confined to an unfortunate or weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs throughout (and perhaps underpins) our society; not a medical "condition" distinct...
14) Cambiando Vidas
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En este programa, Bill Moyers visita el Instituto Ridgeview, cerca de Atlanta, donde entrevista a adictos recuperados durante una reunion anual.
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Alcoholism is known as a family disease. An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a lifetime. Family members are usually the first to detect the drinking problem and try to find ways to solve it. Each member of the family may be affected differently. According to research, one in four children is exposed to family alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Children of alcoholic parents are often beaten and abused, causing...
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Gambling is a primary addiction for a growing number of individuals and a potential cross-addiction for alcohol and drug addicts. If not dealt with immediately, it will inevitably lead to debt and cause change in a person's character. In this video, a man shares the story of how he was introduced to gambling as a child, and why this addiction stuck with him throughout adulthood. This program provides crucial information for all in the recovering community....
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Relapse is the silent threat that looms over recovering people, capable of reclaiming lives even after years of sobriety. Based entirely on the firsthand testimony of recovering alcoholics and addicts who have survived one or more relapses, this video examines the attitudes and behaviors that warn of relapse. Through personal stories, viewers learn how to identify and minimize high-risk situations, how to cope with cravings, and the importance of...
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Alcohol addiction is one of the most common addictions people struggle with. It affects not only the individual, but family, friends, and supporters of the person, as well. Shown through the stories of the many types of people affected by it, this program includes poignant testimonials from those in recovery, skillfully combined with narration from experts in the field to deliver solid information along with the real-life human impact of alcohol abuse....
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Not all opinions about alcohol and other drug addiction are based on fact. Produced by Hazelden and Twin Cities Public Television, this video debunks commonly held myths and misconceptions about the nature and treatment of addiction. Panelists include Hazelden staff and authors William Moyers, Marvin Seppala, Dianne Seger, and Betty Davis-Reynolds.