Overcoming Addiction. A Cognitive Behavioral Approach

For a person struggling with drugs or alcohol, seeking help is the first step towards recovery. If you are suffering from addiction, you have probably realized that there is no quick way to get rid of it. Therefore, understanding the causes of addiction and relying on the achievements of science, which explains the mechanisms of alcoholism and drug addiction, is essential for successful recovery.
In this book, you will find proven methods that combine cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention based on mindfulness. With these methods, you will be able to understand the patterns of thoughts and actions that fuel your addiction and create your unique recovery plan. Whether you are already undergoing therapy or have just taken the first step in this direction by openly acknowledging that you have a problem with alcohol or drugs, this book will help you overcome your addiction and start living a full, rich life that you aspire to.
In this book:
• motivation to quit addictions;
• mindfulness practices;
• freedom from cravings for alcohol and drugs.