An estimated 10 million addicts and alcoholics in the U.S. are homosexual or bisexual. In fact the rate of substance addiction rises from one in ten in the general community to perhaps as many as one in three in the gay community. 'Accepting Ourselves' first published in 1989 was the first book to address the problems and needs of substance abusers in the homosexual community. Now in this fully revised and expanded second edition which includes a workbook format 'Accepting Ourselves and Others' examines the issue of recovery as it affects the homosexual and bisexual communities of the nineties as well as their friends family and therapists. The authors address the relationship between substance abuse and being a sexual minority both within and outside of traditional Twelve Step models. They also offer new research on the relationship of HIV and AIDS to substance abuse in the gay community as well as the relationship to other issues such as anxiety depression sexual abuse and learning disabilities. A special section developed for therapists assists the professional in working with gay clients suffering from addictive/compulsive behavior by addressing the impact issues such as abstinence relapse homophobia and the prevailing denial of the magnitude compulsive behaviors have on this community. The Kominars offer a road map to those in the gay community searching to understand themselves and their addictive/compulsive behavior providing invaluable help in maintaining long-term recovery. This book is the first full in-depth exploration of recovery for gay lesbian and bisexual people and for counselors therapists clinicians and clergy who work with them. 'Accepting Ourselves and Others' is a dynamic frank primer that gets right at the heart of issues that recovering gay lesbian and bisexual people face. The authors offer more in-depth information about the book at http://sibyllineofbooks.com/acceptingourselves.html.

A remarkable work 'Hope and Recovery' guides and supports the life-transforming move from self-defeating and destructive sexual behavior to healthy affirming sexuality. This widely acclaimed contribution to addiction literature applies the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous to the complex problem of sex addiction.

As we recover from compulsive eating we may need help establishing structure and discipline in our eating patterns. The authors of 'Abstinence in Action' offer us this needed structure and discipline. This lifestyle recovering program features nutritional facts structured activities and food planning. We can use this workbook to plan our daily food needs reduce anxiety and eliminate the need for diets.

In this book the first work ever published on a sexual addiction Dr. Carnes examines the tangled web of love addictive sex hate and fear that can be found in a marital and family relationships. He details what happens and what to expect when a sexual addiction is present. Real-life situations checklists and worksheets address the role of childhood abandonment criticism and harsh standards providing a better understanding of sexual compulsions.

Easing the Ache' the first book that addresses the unique needs of gay men in recovery recounts the journey from compulsive behavior to clean and sober living as it has been experienced by hundreds of men from New York to London to Los Angeles. From their stores--and his own--the author distills a powerful sense of what it's like for gay men to overcome crippling self-hatred as they face the challenges setbacks and triumphs of dealing with compulsive behavior and addiction.

This honest authentic portrayal of the psyche of an abused woman illustrates to clients what happens in an abusive relationship that keeps a woman trapped in it -- no matter how intelligent talented or independent she might be. The personal story of how one woman escaped an abusive relationship provides hope for women in similar situations.

For over 20 million Americans the long process of healing after the devastation of divorce began with a single step. Most found their way alone making mistakes and trying to reinvent their lives through trial and error. Now borrowing the wisdom gained in the development of 12 Step Programs 'Getting Up Getting Over Getting On' offers learned and proven support. Author Micki McWade adapts the best techniques information and life lessons of long established recovery programs to provide a concise and comprehensive pathway to a fulfilling life after divorce. Whether during the painful days of the divorce itself or in the adaptive weeks and months that follow McWade offers valuable ideas that work in relationships with children and with (ex) spouses. Readers are also provided with step-by-step encouragement and guidance for forming their own divorce support groups.

Between three and six million Americans are compulsive gamblers. The author offers help for the marriages of compulsive gamblers ways to end the compulsive gambling ways to end the compulsive gambling habit and suggestions for affected loved ones.