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| Introduction | |
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| The Nature of Addiction | |
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| Abuse Versus Dependence | |
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| How Addiction Works in the Brain | |
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| Effects on Other Biological Systems | |
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| Emotional Effects of Addiction | |
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| Psychological Effects of Addiction | |
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| Identifying Addiction | |
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| Risk Factors | |
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| Symptoms | |
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| When the Line Has Been Crossed | |
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| Self-Evaluation | |
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| Recognizing Addictive Behaviors | |
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| Denial | |
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| What Causes Addiction? | |
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| The Question of Willpower | |
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| Genetic Factors | |
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| Biological Factors | |
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| Environmental Factors | |
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| Family Relations and Learned Behavior | |
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| Psychological Factors | |
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| An Addictive Personality | |
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| Cultural Lures and Addiction | |
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| Advertising Is Everywhere | |
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| Why Advertising Is So Effective | |
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| The Curiosity Factor | |
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| Peer Pressure and Social Expectations | |
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| Influence by Celebrities | |
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| Ethnic and Cultural Differences | |
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| Dealing with External Pressures | |
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| Seeking Help | |
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| Alcohol Addiction | |
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| What Is Alcoholism? | |
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| The "Social Drinker" | |
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| The Effects of Alcohol on Moods | |
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| How Alcohol Affects Women Versus Men | |
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| Reading the Signs and Symptoms | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| The Road to Recovery | |
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| Choosing to Take the Twelve Steps | |
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| The Myth of the "Dry Drunk" | |
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| Substance Addiction | |
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| Introduction to Drugs | |
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| Common Substances of Abuse | |
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| How the Body Reacts | |
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| Knowing the Signs and Symptoms | |
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| The Criminal Element | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| Overcoming Substance Addiction | |
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| Rehab and Recovery | |
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| Nicotine Addiction | |
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| Got a Light? | |
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| The Physiological Effects of Nicotine | |
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| The Psychological Component | |
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| The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke | |
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| The Most Difficult Addiction to Break? | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| Treatment Options | |
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| Prescription Drug Addiction | |
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| But the Doctor Prescribed It! | |
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| When the Risks Outweigh the Benefits | |
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| Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs | |
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| Drastic Measures to Get Drugs | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| Getting Help | |
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| Food Addiction | |
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| When Food Becomes More than Nutrition | |
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| Signs of Food Addiction | |
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| Behavioral Contributions to Food Addiction | |
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| Societal Pressure | |
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| Are All Foods Addictive? | |
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| The Lure of the Drive-Through Window | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| Treatment Options | |
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| Behavioral Addictions | |
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| When Does a Hobby Become an Addiction? | |
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| Impulsive Behavior Versus Addiction | |
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| Shopping/Spending Addiction | |
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| Exercise Addiction | |
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| Other Behavioral Addictions | |
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| Effects on Family Members | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| Seeking Help | |
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| Gambling Addiction | |
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| It's Just Entertainment! | |
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| Watch for the Signs | |
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| Gambling Is Good for the Economy, Right? | |
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| Internet Gambling | |
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| The Effects on Families Are Not Fun | |
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| Confronting the Game | |
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| Treatment Options | |
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| Relational Addictions | |
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| Love Addiction | |
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| Serial Dating | |
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| Sex Addiction | |
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| Relationships from a Distance: Cybersex | |
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| Chat Room Addiction | |
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| The Danger of Relational Addictions | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| Seeking Help | |
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| Pornography Addiction | |
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| Don't All Men Like to Look? | |
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| Entertainment or Addiction? | |
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| The Effects of Pornography on Relationships | |
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| Legal Implications | |
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| Treatment for the Addict | |
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| Support for Partners of Pornography Addicts | |
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| Technology and Addiction | |
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| The New Complication in Addictions | |
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| Video Game Addiction | |
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| Addiction to Cell Phones and Other Technological Devices | |
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| Internet Addiction | |
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| The Lure of Anonymity | |
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| Talking to a Loved One about His or Her Problem | |
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| Seeking Help | |
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| Roadblocks to Treatment | |
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| Dealing with Denial | |
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| Budgeting for Treatment | |
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| Finding the Right Treatment for You | |
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| Locating Qualified Professionals | |
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| What if Treatment Threatens My Job? | |
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| Talking to Friends and Family about Treatment | |
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| Getting Support | |
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| Additional Treatment Options | |
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| Detoxification | |
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| Medications Used in Addiction and Recovery | |
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| Alternative Treatment Options | |
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| Faith-Based Treatment Programs | |
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| The Risks of Treatment | |
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| Recovery | |
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| Become Knowledgeable about Recovery | |
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| Changing Thinking Patterns | |
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| Technological Aids | |
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| Avoiding Relapse | |
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| Effective Use of Support Systems | |
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| Utilizing Community Resources | |
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| The Face of Healthy Recovery | |
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| Relapse Prevention | |
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| Be Prepared | |
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| Recognizing Triggers | |
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| Managing-and Recovering from-Slips | |
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| Be Aware of High-Risk Situations | |
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| Evaluating Relationships | |
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| Developing Healthy Self-Esteem | |
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| Keep the Support Going! | |
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| Real-Life Considerations | |
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| Someone Has to Pay the Bills | |
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| Who's Going to Take Out the Trash? | |
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| Maintaining Healthy Relationships | |
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| Effective Time Management | |
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| You Can Be a Good Parent and Help Yourself | |
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| Restoring Credibility in the Community | |
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| How Addictions Affect Family Members | |
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| Damaged Family Bonds | |
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| Dealing with Difficult Emotions | |
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| Communication Is Key | |
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| Constructive Fighting | |
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| When Roles Are Reversed | |
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| The Effects of Financial Hardships | |
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| Rebuilding Trust | |
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| Establishing New and Healthy Family Relationships | |
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| Hope for a Balanced Life | |
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| The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection | |
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| Good Self-Care | |
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| Personal Growth | |
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| Meaningful Work and Passionate Play | |
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| Making Room for Therapy | |
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| Developing Satisfying Relationships | |
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| Leave the Past Behind and Look to the Future | |
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| Appendix A | |
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| Appendix B | |
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| Index | |