Dual Disorders' addresses the growing problem of people seeking care who have both a chemical addiction and a psychiatric illness. It focuses on types of interventions for clients with dual disorders biological and psychological connections between the two diseases overviews of specific conditions and ideas for program and resource development.

Imagine everything in life is going great for you. Then suddenly your whole world implodes. You discover you've lost control and you're absolutely powerless. Sound like a typical recovery story? Well not quite. This isn't about addiction. It's about one man's stroke of bad fortune -- a crippling stroke to be exact. And his inspiriting story will give you a fresh perspective on what recovery love forgiveness and gratitude are all about. Playwright Peter Swet had it all -- success a great family a fabulous home. Then one lovely spring morning his mind deserted him. 'Cracking Up' is the poignant humorous and heroic story of Swet's recovery from a stroke. The parallels of recovering from addiction are striking. In fact Swet's story of coming back from his debilitating stroke will resonate with anyone in a recovery program. 'Cracking Up' describes the growth from disbelief to belief from adversity to triumph from ego to transcendence -- all done with laughter grace and an eye for detail. This powerful message is delivered with humor and pathos is spiritually based and aptly represents the principles of recovery. 'We can all take heart from Swet's rousing account of a major setback and how to cope with it. Writing well is the best revenge. Swet has managed to turn a life-threatening experience into a life-enhancing read.'--Budd Schulberg, writer. About the author: After growing up in Queens, New York, Peter Swet became an award-winning television writer journalist and playwright whose works have been performed throughout the world. He currently resides with his wife interior designer Mary Michael Rinaldi in Riverside Connecticut. - Memoir / autobiography

Bill B. tells the story of how he lost seventy-five pounds and maintained his weight loss for over ten years. Chapters focus on topics of real concern to us - abstinence anger fear and depression relationships and money. For those of us who struggle with compulsive overeating Bill B.'s interpretation of the Twelve Steps and how they apply to overeating can be a valuable inspiration.

Time-Tested Recovery Principles For OCD. We of Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous (OCA) have all felt the fury of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD with its crippling power had left us physically emotionally and spiritually sick. Here we present firsthand our struggles and recoveries from OCD. Fortunately now the medical and psychological communities have effective treatments for OCD. For many of us though this wasnt enough. The 12 Step program of OCA has proven to be an important part in our continuing recoveries from OCD. Here we include: The 12 Step program for OCD, endorsements from psychiatrists and psychologists, 33 personal stories of OCD and recovery Resources for OCD.

This is the basic text of the Emotions Anonymous fellowship based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Included are personal stories offering hope of recovery from feelings of emptiness and low self-esteem.

The first thing you need to know is that life isnt over. 'The good news' writes Mrs. Carter in 'Helping Someone with Mental Illness', 'is that with proper diagnosis and treatment the overwhelming majority of people with mental illness can now lead productive lives.' Based on Mrs. Carters twenty-five years of advocacy and the latest data from the Rosalynn Carter Symposia for Mental Illness her book offers step-by-step information on what to do after the diagnosis: seeking the best treatment; evaluating health-care providers; managing workplace financial and legal matters. Mrs. Carter addresses the latest breakthroughs in understanding research and treatment of schizophrenia depression manic depression panic attacks obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental disorders. She also discusses the emotional and psychological issues in caregiving for people with mental illness and offers concrete suggestions to help erase the prejudice and discrimination based on misinformation about mental illness. Her book is also a rich clearinghouse that guides readers to hundreds of specialized resources including organizations hot lines newsletters videos books websites and more. 'Down-to-earth and practical with personal stories advice and resource guides it addresses everything from the stigma associated with mental illness to preventive care. It is above all hopeful.' --USA Today. 'An important resource for families friends and those facing challenges of mental illness. It delivers its message with warmth clarity and candor.' --Laurie Flynn executive director National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. 'Family and friends of persons with mental illness will want to turn to Mrs. Carters book first for empathy information and advice. This is an excellent guide.' --C. Everett Koop M.D. former Surgeon General of the United States

I havent seen this (subject) covered so well anywhere else. Edmund Bourne Ph.D. Author 'Anxiety Fears and Phobias'. If youre subject to anxiety or panic attacks you dont need a description of the problem you need a solution. Dr. Beckfields book can help you identify your personal anxiety triggers so you can stop panic attacks before they begin. This expanded second edition gives you more tools more information and more effective ways to disarm your panic button for good.

When we are recovering from an addiction and an emotional or psychiatric illness we need to take positive steps to change old behavior. The daily readings in this book give us practical ways to handle our emotions mild paranoia and other difficulties while they motivate us to complete one simple concrete goal each day. This is the ideal meditation format for developing self-awareness and self-acceptance.

A compassionate look into managing anxiety disorders simple phobias panic disorders and agoraphobia Embracing the Fear offers effective techniques in visualization meditation and inner-dialogue. The book audiocassette and cards help us accept and change panic and avoidance responses and assist us in identifying anxiety triggers.

With compassion and encouragement this book helps us to begin and strengthen our recovery from our addictions and emotional or psychiatric illnesses. A gentle spiritual and supportive approach to bolster our recovery 'The Twelve Steps and Dual Disorders' provides an adaptation and discussion of each of the Twelve Steps of Dual Recovery Anonymous.