Addicted? Recognizing Destructive Behaviors Before It's Too Late

Name: Addicted? Recognizing Destructive Behaviors Before It's Too Late
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ISBN: 9780742560253

ISBN-10: 0742560252

ISBN-13: 9780742560253

Edition: 2008

Authors: Marilyn Freimuth

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Nationally recognized addiction expert Marilyn Freimuth provides a step-by-step guide for identifying addictions and beginning to seek help. With engaging case studies and sensitive analysis, Dr. Freimuth shares easy-to-use worksheets and tools to help readers identify and seek treatment for a range of addictions. She emphasizes that almost any behavior can become addictive and specifically addresses the common addictions: Substances, Gambling, Sex, Internet, Shopping, Exercise. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/29/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 5.99" wide x 9.04" long x 0.81" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English




Getting to Know Addiction



The Problem: Recognizing Addiction When It's Too Late



The New Look of Addiction



The Making of an Addiction



The Continuum: Early to Late Stage Addiction



Addiction's Many Masks



Addiction's Self-Disguises



Subtle Signs of Addiction



Unmasking Addiction



Unmasking Substance Addictions



Adolescent Substance Use: Experimentation or Addiction?



The Unseen Faces of Addiction: Older Adults and Women



Gambling Addiction



Computer Addiction



Sex and Cybersex Addictions



Buying Addiction



Exercise Addiction



Getting Help for an Addiction



Unmasking Addiction and Preparing for Change



Impediments to Effective Helping



An Overview of Addiction-Induced Psychological and Physical Changes



Common Addictive Substances


References


Index