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The Therapeutic Community: Theory, Model and Method (Hardcover)

This volume provides a comprehensive review of the essentials of the Therapeutic Community (TC) theory and its practical “whole person” approach to the treatment of substance abuse disorders and related problems. [...]

10 Faces of Denial

Denial, they say, is “not just a river in Egypt”. Denial is a strange beast. It is on the cycle of change (or, rather, just off it), as ‘pre-contemplation’. That time when you are not thinking about change because you don’t need to. You are a ‘happy user’. Other people are starting to suggest that you have a problem. Then denial raises it’s ugly head and starts to show its various faces. [...]

Alcoholics to lose benefits unless they sober up

The Daily Telegraph reported that alcoholics will lose their benefits unless they sober up. [...]

Am I addicted?

Have you ever wondered? How can you tell? This articles may help you to decide if you are addicted. [...]

4 Stages of Addiction

Addiction doesn’t just happen. There is a progression towards chemical dependency, or any other addiction. It passes through four main stages. [...]

What is Recovery Coaching? 10 Life-Saving Benefits

Thomas Edison once said “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” [...]