The authors discuss addictive disease and its physical psychological and social effects. They also identify sobriety-based symptoms outline management techniques to lower the risk of withdrawal and explore our mistaken beliefs about relapse to help us change our attitudes and behaviors.

Abstinence from alcohol and other drugs is only the beginning of sobriety. It's the ticket to get into the theater not the movie we are going to see.' -- Passages through Recovery. One of the most important things we learn in recovery is that there really is a way out of all the misser -- if we know which way to go. But abstinence from alcohol and other drugs is just the beginning of our journey not our destination. And that journey can be a rough one if we don't know what lies ahead. Based on the experiences of thousands of recovering men and women 'Passages through Recovery' presents an action plan for preventing relapse on that can help us understand how erecovery works and what is needed to move from active addiction to sobriety. Gorski's pioneering work describes six stages of recovery from chemical dependency and offers sound advice for working through the challenges of each stage -- challenges that can create grustration and lead to relapse. 'Passages through Recovery' clearly demonstrates that sobriety is more than just healing the damage. 'It's a way of thinking acting and relating to others', Gorski writes, 'That promotes continued physical psychological social and spiritual health. The skills necessary for long-term sobriety are all directed at finding meaning and purpose in life.' Use this book as a compass in your recovery to help you stay on course. About the Author: Terence T. Gorski M.A. C.A.C. is a nationally recognized lecturer an acknowledged leader in the chemical dependency and codependency fields and a workshop facilitator specializing in relapse prevention intimacy in recovery and treating chemically dependenct adult children of alcoholics. From his more than 25 years of clinical experience and research Gorski has developed a comprehensive approach to recovery that is revolutionizing the field of relapse prevention. Take the course! This book is utilized in a CEU-credit course offered online at the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies, www.dlcas.com

The authors discuss addictive disease and its physical psychological and social effects. They also identify sobriety-based symptoms outline management techniques to lower the risk of withdrawal and explore our mistaken beliefs about relapse to help us change our attitudes and behaviors.

People in recovery soon find out that maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other drugs is only half the battle. 'Sober But Stuck' addresses the issues that can act as barriers to serenity and ultimately threaten sobriety. Topics include fear of failure unhealthy or dependent relationships resentments and more. Provides needed enouragement for maintaining recovery from alcohol and other drugs.

Using progressive relaxation techniques this audio will get you over those 'stress bumps' by guiding you into a feeling of peace and well-being.