By Eisenberg, Mooney, and Gitlow

This book explains exactly what a recovering addict and his or her family will face during every stage of living clean and sober. The authors provide a wealth of information on in- and out-patient services, support groups, family relationships, temptations, and worries.

 

Hundreds of questions and answers address every particular of what a person in recovery can expect, from mental and physical health concerns to why a former cocaine addict should not use the household glass cleaner "Windex."

What withdrawal is like.
When the euphoria of not drinking wanes.
Feeling uncomfortable at AA.
Regaining trust.
Sleep problems.
What to tell co-workers.
Twenty ways to dump depression and anxiety.
Making and using leisure time.
Learning what normal is.

From detox to the three phases of recovery (Saving Your Life, Enriching Your Life, Prolonging Your Life), The Recovery Book leads addicts through recovery's highs, lows, pitfalls, and challenges.

 

Includes sections on AA and other support groups, exercise, health, the Clean and Sober Recovery Diet, and quitting smoking.

 

624 pages. Softcover. 1992.

 

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