Further reading about drug addiction
To learn more about drug addiction, the following books provide useful information and inspirational stories:
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Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (Steven C. Hayes and Spencer Smith, New Harbinger, 2005)
A step-by-step self-help program based on exercises in mindfulness, this useful book can be applied to a range of issues including anxiety, alcohol and eating disorders. -
The Happiness Trap (Dr Russ Harris, Exisle Publishing Limited, 2007)
Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles, The Happiness Trap questions our notions of happiness and helps develop self-awareness in order to transform painful thoughts and their impact on our lives. -
When Someone You Love is Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs (Jim McLaine, Bantam, 2001)
Family or friends of those with an alcohol or drug dependence will find this book helpful. It uses the 12 steps approach to help develop an understanding about addiction. -
Why Don't They JUST QUIT? (Joe Herzanek, edited by David Hicks and Tracey Lawrence, Changing Lives Foundation, 2007)
Written for addicts, their family and friends, this book looks at how alcoholism develops and how recovery is possible.
Websites
If you would like to learn more about current research into alcohol and treatment for alcohol dependence, the following websites provide information on the latest guidelines, analysis and studies:
