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A cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life. REVISED AND UPDATED • With a New Chapter on Trauma and Anxiety, a List of Resources, and More • 2023 Nautilus Book Award Winner • As heard on Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things Podcast The cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds...

"Challenging both the idea of the addict's 'broken brain' and the notion of a simple 'addictive personality,' [this book] offers a radical ... new perspective, arguing that addictions are learning disorders and shows how seeing the condition this way can untangle our current debates over treatment, prevention, and policy. Like autistic traits, addictive behaviors fall on a spectrum--and they can be a normal response to an extreme situation. By illustrating...

People talking about how they got addicted to opiates and what life was like as an addict.

Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are two common terms for people suffering simultaneously from substance use and mental health disorders or illness. Co-occurring disorders are inextricably linked and often involve multiple substance use and more than one mental disorder.

Suicide continues to be an increasing public health problem in Colorado, nationally, and globally. According to current literature, both acute intoxication and chronic substance use can contribute to suicidal behavior and alcohol and drug abuse have been identified as one of the most common risk factors for suicidal behavior. Consequently, individuals who suffer from alcohol dependency are ten times more likely to die by suicide and those who inject...