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How to Raise a Healthy Gamer

End Power Struggles, Break Bad Screen Habits, and Transform Your Relationship with Your Kids

by Alok Kanojia MD, MPH ...

A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming.“I highly recommend this calm, structured, and nurturing approach to better and less screen use.”—Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Whole-Brain Child and ... Read more

$4.99 USD

A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming.“I highly recommend this calm, structured, and nurturing approach to better and less screen use.”—Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Whole-Brain Child and
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Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies

by David N. Greenfield ...

A guidebook to beating internet addiction and screen overuse and for living a fuller lifeThere’s no escaping it―we live in a digital world. We work, play, socialize, and learn online, and the Internet provides many amazing opportunities. Unfortunately, because of our basic biology, we’re all susceptible to overuse and addiction to screens. Video games, social media, porn, and even scrolling online ... Read more

$18.00 USD

A guidebook to beating internet addiction and screen overuse and for living a fuller lifeThere’s no escaping it―we live in a digital world. We work, play, socialize, and learn online, and the Internet provides many amazing opportunities. Unfortunately, because of our basic biology, we’re all susceptible to overuse and addiction to screens. Video games, social media, porn, and even scrolling online
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Breaking the Cycle

Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame

by Andrew Adleman, MA, George Collins, MA ...

Anyone who has struggled with sex addiction knows that living with constant sexual compulsions can be extremely difficult. But summoning the courage to find help for this condition can be even more of a challenge. If addictions to pornography, strip clubs, massage parlors, prostitutes, phone sex, or chat rooms have made you feel trapped, this book can help you find a way to break free.Written by a ... Read more

$12.68 USD

Anyone who has struggled with sex addiction knows that living with constant sexual compulsions can be extremely difficult. But summoning the courage to find help for this condition can be even more of a challenge. If addictions to pornography, strip clubs, massage parlors, prostitutes, phone sex, or chat rooms have made you feel trapped, this book can help you find a way to break free.Written by a
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Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Vaping

Get Free from JUUL, IQOS, Disposables, Tanks or any other Nicotine Product

by Allen Carr, John Dicey ...

Series Book 93 - Allen Carr's Easyway
Allen Carr's Easyway is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. First used as an internationally renowned and incredibly successful stop-smoking method, this cutting-edge approach now addresses the fastest-growing nicotine delivery system in the world, vaping.The Easyway method tackles addiction from an entirely different angle. Rather than ... Read more

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Allen Carr's Easyway is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. First used as an internationally renowned and incredibly successful stop-smoking method, this cutting-edge approach now addresses the fastest-growing nicotine delivery system in the world, vaping.The Easyway method tackles addiction from an entirely different angle. Rather than
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Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

by Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
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Prozac Nation

Young and Depressed in America

by Elizabeth Wurtzel ...

**Elizabeth Wurtzel's New York Times best-selling memoir, with a new afterword"Sparkling, luminescent prose . . . A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression and back." —New York Times"A book that became a cultural touchstone." —New Yorker**Elizabeth Wurtzel writes with her finger on the faint pulse of an overdiagnosed generation whose ruling icons are Kurt Cobain ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**Elizabeth Wurtzel's New York Times best-selling memoir, with a new afterword"Sparkling, luminescent prose . . . A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression and back." —New York Times"A book that became a cultural touchstone." —New Yorker**Elizabeth Wurtzel writes with her finger on the faint pulse of an overdiagnosed generation whose ruling icons are Kurt Cobain
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The Tennis Partner

A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss

by Abraham Verghese ...

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow... ... Read more

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An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow...
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Asian Shame and Addiction

Suffering in Silence

by Sam Louie ...

Many Asians are drowning in shame and addictions with no way out. Is this any different from a traditional Westerner? Very much so. Shame and honor are embedded in the Asian way of thinking, behaving, and interacting. If you do not understand the cultural history of honor and shame and its underpinnings, then you will have a hard time understanding the mindset of Asians, let alone the ... Read more

$4.49 USD

Many Asians are drowning in shame and addictions with no way out. Is this any different from a traditional Westerner? Very much so. Shame and honor are embedded in the Asian way of thinking, behaving, and interacting. If you do not understand the cultural history of honor and shame and its underpinnings, then you will have a hard time understanding the mindset of Asians, let alone the
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In Praise of Addiction

Or How We Can Learn to Love Dependency in a Damaged World

by Elizabeth F. S. Roberts ...

A transformative way of understanding addiction—and an invitation to find connection in the pleasures of life we know are bad for usElizabeth Roberts has experienced the suffering wrought by addiction: her sister’s destructive alcoholism and dependency on prescription drugs, her mother’s hoarding, and her own struggles with binge eating. As for so many of us, addiction brought about self-loathing, ... Read more

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A transformative way of understanding addiction—and an invitation to find connection in the pleasures of life we know are bad for usElizabeth Roberts has experienced the suffering wrought by addiction: her sister’s destructive alcoholism and dependency on prescription drugs, her mother’s hoarding, and her own struggles with binge eating. As for so many of us, addiction brought about self-loathing,
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Es fácil dejar de fumar para siempre

by Allen Carr ...

Del autor de los bestsellers: Es fácil dejar de fumar, si sabes cómo y Pierde peso, ¡ya! Lo has intentado en otras ocasiones, pero no estabas absolutamente convencido. Quizá llegaste a abandonar el hábito por un tiempo, pero has sufrido una recaída. Es posible que tus esfuerzos por dejar el tabaco hayan fracasado. Te presentamos una terapia completa, el método de Allen Carr, para descubrir cómo el ... Read more

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Del autor de los bestsellers: Es fácil dejar de fumar, si sabes cómo y Pierde peso, ¡ya! Lo has intentado en otras ocasiones, pero no estabas absolutamente convencido. Quizá llegaste a abandonar el hábito por un tiempo, pero has sufrido una recaída. Es posible que tus esfuerzos por dejar el tabaco hayan fracasado. Te presentamos una terapia completa, el método de Allen Carr, para descubrir cómo el
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Drunks

An American History

by Christopher Finan ...

BOOZE AND ITS DISCONTENTS: Explore the history of the United States’ struggle with alcoholism—and the emergence of a search for sobriety as old as our nation.“An interesting read for fans of American history.” —Library JournalChristopher Finan introduces a colorful cast of characters who were integral in America’s moral journey to understanding alcoholism. Discover a lesser-known side of American ... Read more

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BOOZE AND ITS DISCONTENTS: Explore the history of the United States’ struggle with alcoholism—and the emergence of a search for sobriety as old as our nation.“An interesting read for fans of American history.” —Library JournalChristopher Finan introduces a colorful cast of characters who were integral in America’s moral journey to understanding alcoholism. Discover a lesser-known side of American
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Hooked

Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions

by Michael Moss ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Salt Sugar Fat comes a “gripping” (The Wall Street Journal) exposé of how the processed food industry exploits our evolutionary instincts, the emotions we associate with food, and legal loopholes in their pursuit of profit over public health.“The processed food industry has managed to avoid being lumped in with Big Tobacco—which is why Michael Moss’s ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Salt Sugar Fat comes a “gripping” (The Wall Street Journal) exposé of how the processed food industry exploits our evolutionary instincts, the emotions we associate with food, and legal loopholes in their pursuit of profit over public health.“The processed food industry has managed to avoid being lumped in with Big Tobacco—which is why Michael Moss’s
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Your Brain on Porn

Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction

by Gary Wilson ...

When high speed internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control. Far from preparing them for fulfilling relationships, viewing an endless stream of porn videos led to unexpected symptoms. Perhaps most surprisingly, for the first time in history erectile dysfunction was becoming a significant problem for young ... Read more

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When high speed internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control. Far from preparing them for fulfilling relationships, viewing an endless stream of porn videos led to unexpected symptoms. Perhaps most surprisingly, for the first time in history erectile dysfunction was becoming a significant problem for young
... Read more
The History of Gay People in Alcoholics Anonymous

From the Beginning

by Audrey Borden ...

The History of Gay People in Alcoholics Anonymous documents and honors the ways thousands of LGBT people have carried Alcoholics Anonymous' message. This illuminating chronicle includes interviews and documents that detail the compelling history, recovery, and wisdom of gay people in AA. The book examines the challenges AA faced as the fellowship endeavored to become a more inclusive and cohesive ... Read more

$82.79 USD

The History of Gay People in Alcoholics Anonymous documents and honors the ways thousands of LGBT people have carried Alcoholics Anonymous' message. This illuminating chronicle includes interviews and documents that detail the compelling history, recovery, and wisdom of gay people in AA. The book examines the challenges AA faced as the fellowship endeavored to become a more inclusive and cohesive
... Read more
The Trauma-Informed Workbook for Addiction

Evidence-Based Skills to Heal the Pain at the Root of Your Substance Use and Build Resilience for Lasting Recovery

by Darla Belflower, LCSW ...

To heal from substance use, you must first heal the trauma at the heart of your addiction. This compassionate workbook can guide you, step by step, on the road to lasting recovery.If you have experienced trauma in your life—particularly childhood trauma—and also struggle with addiction, you should know that you are not alone. Many people with substance use disorders have experienced some form of ... Read more

$13.49 USD

To heal from substance use, you must first heal the trauma at the heart of your addiction. This compassionate workbook can guide you, step by step, on the road to lasting recovery.If you have experienced trauma in your life—particularly childhood trauma—and also struggle with addiction, you should know that you are not alone. Many people with substance use disorders have experienced some form of
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The Age of Addiction

How Bad Habits Became Big Business

by David T. Courtwright ...

“A mind-blowing tour de force that unwraps the myriad objects of addiction that surround us…Intelligent, incisive, and sometimes grimly entertaining.”—Rod Phillips, author of Alcohol: A History“A fascinating history of corporate America’s efforts to shape our habits and desires.”—VoxWe live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be ... Read more

$12.95 USD

“A mind-blowing tour de force that unwraps the myriad objects of addiction that surround us…Intelligent, incisive, and sometimes grimly entertaining.”—Rod Phillips, author of Alcohol: A History“A fascinating history of corporate America’s efforts to shape our habits and desires.”—VoxWe live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be
... Read more
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors

by Cynthia J. Osborn, PhD, Dr. Dennis L. Thombs, PhD, FAAHB ...

Now revised and updated, this widely used text comprehensively reviews theories of addiction to give students and professionals a multidisciplinary foundation for clinical practice. It explores the causes and mechanisms of substance and behavioral addictions, as well as implications for helping people recover. Providing a science-based perspective, the text emphasizes the importance of using ... Read more

$54.26 USD

Now revised and updated, this widely used text comprehensively reviews theories of addiction to give students and professionals a multidisciplinary foundation for clinical practice. It explores the causes and mechanisms of substance and behavioral addictions, as well as implications for helping people recover. Providing a science-based perspective, the text emphasizes the importance of using
... Read more
A Comprehensive Guide to Addiction Theory and Counseling Techniques

by Alan A. Cavaiola, Margaret Smith ...

A blend of theory and counseling techniques, this comprehensive text provides readers with an overview of several major counseling theories and their application to substance use disorders and addiction counseling, along with related techniques and interventions.Chapters incorporate cutting edge evidenced-based research on neuroscience, psychological and sociocultural theories explaining the ... Read more

$49.49 USD

A blend of theory and counseling techniques, this comprehensive text provides readers with an overview of several major counseling theories and their application to substance use disorders and addiction counseling, along with related techniques and interventions.Chapters incorporate cutting edge evidenced-based research on neuroscience, psychological and sociocultural theories explaining the
... Read more
Opium Fiend

A 21st Century Slave to a 19th Century Addiction

by Steven Martin ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA renowned authority on the secret world of opium recounts his descent into ruinous obsession with one of the world’s oldest and most seductive drugs, in this harrowing memoir of addiction and recovery.A natural-born collector with a nose for exotic adventure, San Diego–born Steven Martin followed his bliss to Southeast Asia, where he found work as a freelance journalist. ... Read more

$5.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA renowned authority on the secret world of opium recounts his descent into ruinous obsession with one of the world’s oldest and most seductive drugs, in this harrowing memoir of addiction and recovery.A natural-born collector with a nose for exotic adventure, San Diego–born Steven Martin followed his bliss to Southeast Asia, where he found work as a freelance journalist.
... Read more
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

by Gabor Maté MD ...

A groundbreaking look at addiction and recovery from the bestselling author of The Myth of Normal—the modern self-help classic that reframes everything you were taught about trauma and substance abuseAddictions always originate in pain, whether felt openly or hidden in the unconscious. In In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, world-renowned physician and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté offers a ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A groundbreaking look at addiction and recovery from the bestselling author of The Myth of Normal—the modern self-help classic that reframes everything you were taught about trauma and substance abuseAddictions always originate in pain, whether felt openly or hidden in the unconscious. In In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, world-renowned physician and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté offers a
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Irresistible

The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked

by Adam Alter ...

“Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times.” —Malcolm Gladwell, author of New York Times bestsellers David and Goliath and Outliers“One of the most mesmerizing and important books I’ve read in quite some time. Alter brilliantly illuminates the new obsessions that are controlling our lives and offers the tools we need to rescue ... Read more

$7.99 USD

“Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times.” —Malcolm Gladwell, author of New York Times bestsellers David and Goliath and Outliers“One of the most mesmerizing and important books I’ve read in quite some time. Alter brilliantly illuminates the new obsessions that are controlling our lives and offers the tools we need to rescue
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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking

by Allen Carr ...

Series Book 10 - Allen Carr's Easyway
'If you follow my instructions you will be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.'That's a strong claim from Allen Carr, but as the world's leading quit smoking expert, Allen was right to boast!This classic guide to the world's most successful stop smoking method is all you need to give up smoking. You can even smoke while you read. There are no scare tactics, you will not gain weight and ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

'If you follow my instructions you will be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.'That's a strong claim from Allen Carr, but as the world's leading quit smoking expert, Allen was right to boast!This classic guide to the world's most successful stop smoking method is all you need to give up smoking. You can even smoke while you read. There are no scare tactics, you will not gain weight and
... Read more
Allen Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol

by Allen Carr ...

Series Book 9 - Allen Carr's Easyway
READ ALLEN CARR'S EASY WAY TO CONTROL ALCOHOL AND BECOME A HAPPY NON-DRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr established himself as the world's greatest authority on helping people stop smoking, and his internationally best-selling Easy Way to Stop Smoking has been published in over 40 languages and sold more than 10 million copies.In this classic guide, Allen applies his revolutionary method ... Read more

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READ ALLEN CARR'S EASY WAY TO CONTROL ALCOHOL AND BECOME A HAPPY NON-DRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr established himself as the world's greatest authority on helping people stop smoking, and his internationally best-selling Easy Way to Stop Smoking has been published in over 40 languages and sold more than 10 million copies.In this classic guide, Allen applies his revolutionary method
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High Achiever

The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life

by Tiffany Jenkins ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis.Tiffany’s story continues in the New York Times bestseller A Clean Mess, available now!**“Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over, Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair JunkieWhen ... Read more

$9.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis.Tiffany’s story continues in the New York Times bestseller A Clean Mess, available now!**“Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over, Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair JunkieWhen
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