Dual Diagnosis

Sex Addiction

A Guide for Couples and Those Who Help Them

by Hall, Paula

Streaming Audiobook - 2020

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Drug Addiction and Substance Use Disorders

by Horning, Nicole

eBook - 2020

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You Ought to Do A Story About Me

Addiction, An Unlikely Friendship, and the Endless Quest for Redemption

by Jackson, Ted

Book - 2020

"The heartbreaking, timeless, and redemptive story of the transformative friendship binding a fallen-from-grace NFL player and a Pulitzer Prize-winni...Show more "The heartbreaking, timeless, and redemptive story of the transformative friendship binding a fallen-from-grace NFL player and a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist who meet on the streets of New Orleans, offering a rare glimpse into the precarious world of homelessness and the lingering impact of systemic racism and poverty on the lives of NOLA's citizens." Show less

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Brother & Sister

by Keaton, Diane

Book - 2020

"When they were children in the suburbs of Los Angeles in the 1950s, Diane Keaton and her younger brother, Randy, were best friends and companions: t...Show more "When they were children in the suburbs of Los Angeles in the 1950s, Diane Keaton and her younger brother, Randy, were best friends and companions: they shared stories at night in their bunk beds; they swam, laughed, dressed up for Halloween . . . But as they grew up, Randy became troubled, then reclusive. By the time he reached adulthood, he was divorced, an alcoholic, a man who couldn’t hold on to full-time work – his life a world away from his sister’s, and from the rest of their family . . . In beautiful and fearless prose that’s intertwined with photographs, journal entries, letters, and poetry–many of them Randy’s own writing and art–this insightful memoir contemplates the inner workings of a family, the ties that hold it together, and the special bond between siblings even when they are pulled far apart." Show less

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The Fifth Vital

by Majlak, Mike

Book - 2020

"Mike Majlak was a seventeen-year-old from a loving, middle-class family in Milford, Connecticut, when he got caught up in the opioid epidemic that s...Show more "Mike Majlak was a seventeen-year-old from a loving, middle-class family in Milford, Connecticut, when he got caught up in the opioid epidemic that swept the nation. For close to a decade thereafter, his life was a wasteland of darkness and despair . . . Alone, with nothing but drugs to keep him company, darkness closed in, and the light inside him--the last flicker of hope--began to dim. His dreams, potential, and future were all being devoured by a relentless addiction too powerful to fight. Despair filled him as he realized he wasn't going to survive. Somehow, he did . . . " Show less

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Smacked

A Story of White-collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy

by Zimmerman, Eilene

Book - 2020

"Eilene and Peter talked and saw each other frequently. But a few years after their divorce she started noticing erratic behavior: absenteeism, weigh...Show more "Eilene and Peter talked and saw each other frequently. But a few years after their divorce she started noticing erratic behavior: absenteeism, weight loss, constant exhaustion and sickness. Peter explained it away as stress from the pressures of his job, but Eilene couldn't shake the feeling that something else was wrong. Months later, when she finds him dead, she goes on a journey to investigate how a man she thought she knew had become a drug addict. Zimmerman also takes a wider look at other cases of white-collar drug use and the devastation it leaves behind, showing that addiction can strike anyone." Show less

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All That You Leave Behind

A Memoir

by Carr, Erin Lee

Book - 2019

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Long Way Home

by Douglas, Cameron

Book - 2019

Cameron Douglas is Michael Douglas's son, and Kirk Douglas's grandson. Cameron Douglas is Michael Douglas's son, and Kirk Douglas's grandson. Show less

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Don't Forget Me

A Lifeline of HOPE for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction

by Grant, Steve M.

eBook - 2019

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Never Enough

The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction

by Grisel, Judith

Book - 2019

"Drawing on years of research--as well as personal experience as a recovered addict--researcher and professor Judy Grisel has reached a fundamental c...Show more "Drawing on years of research--as well as personal experience as a recovered addict--researcher and professor Judy Grisel has reached a fundamental conclusion: for the addict, there will never be enough drugs . . . What begins as a normal state punctuated by periods of being high transforms over time into a state of desperate craving that is only temporarily subdued by a fix, explaining why addicts are unable to live either with or without their drug . . . Grisel's insights lead to a better understanding of the brain's critical contributions to addictive behavior, and will help inform a more rational, coherent, and compassionate response . . . " Show less

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Long Walk Out of the Woods

A Physician's Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery

by Hill, Adam B.

eBook - 2019

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Outgrowing Addiction

With Common Sense Instead of "Disease" Therapy

by Peele, Stanton

eBook - 2019

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In Pain

A Bioethicist's Personal Struggle With Opioids

by Rieder, Travis N.

Book - 2019

"A bioethicist's harrowing memoir of opioid dependence and withdrawal - and a clarion call to challenge the status quo of healthcare and of medicine ...Show more "A bioethicist's harrowing memoir of opioid dependence and withdrawal - and a clarion call to challenge the status quo of healthcare and of medicine itself - [this book] reveals the lack of crucial resources and structures to responsibly manage pain in America . . . we do not, Rieder argues, have to accept this situation. By changing medical practice, adopting reasonable drug policies, and altering the way we view those who take drugs (both prescription and not), we can reduce suffering and save lives; we can give people the care they deserve." Show less

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Addictions, Substance Abuse & Alcoholism

Book - 2018

"presents essays on a variety of topics concerning substance abuse and behavioral addictions and their related issues . . . As addictions and their r...Show more "presents essays on a variety of topics concerning substance abuse and behavioral addictions and their related issues . . . As addictions and their related disorders continue to escalate, so has society's understanding and treatment of them, from increased and more thorough comprehension of maladaptive behavior to a clearer picture of the physiological effects of substance abuse, both in the short and long term. Also important is being aware of the role that substance abuse and misuse and addiction play in society, whether through glorification or stigmatization in the media, or experienced firsthand in a home or social setting by a parent or child, and the agencies and preventative strategies in place to curb abuse and its effects." This title is a 2-volume reference item you can use when you visit the Covington, Madisonville, or Slidell branches of St. Tammany Parish Library. Show less

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Feel Better Fast and Make It Last

Unlock your Brain's Healing Potential to Overcome Negativity, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, and Trauma

by Amen, Daniel G.

Book - 2018

"We’ve all felt anxious, sad, traumatized, grief-stricken, stressed, angry, or hopeless at some point in life. It’s perfectly normal to go through em...Show more "We’ve all felt anxious, sad, traumatized, grief-stricken, stressed, angry, or hopeless at some point in life. It’s perfectly normal to go through emotional crises or have periods when you feel panicked or out of sorts. It is how you respond to these challenges that will make all the difference in how you feel—not just immediately, but also in the long run. Unfortunately, many people turn to self-medicating behaviors, such as overeating, drugs, alcohol, risky sexual behavior, anger, or wasting time on mindless TV, video games, Internet surfing, or shopping. And even though these behaviors may give temporary relief from feeling bad, they usually only prolong and exacerbate the problems—or cause other, more serious ones. Is it possible to feel better—and make it last?" This title is also available as an ebook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. You may also be interested in another book by Daniel G. Amen about addiction and recovery, 'Unchain your Brain' (2010). Show less

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Godspeed

A Memoir

by Legler, Casey

Book - 2018

"Olympic swimmer Legler's intense memoir delves into her experience of depression and substance abuse. " "Olympic swimmer Legler's intense memoir delves into her experience of depression and substance abuse. " Show less

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Gambling Addiction Recovery Workbook

by C. W. V. Straaten

Streaming Audiobook - 2018

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On Pills and Needles

The Relentless Fight to Save My Son From Opioid Addiction

by Van Warner, Rick

Book - 2018

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The Craving Mind

From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits

by Brewer, Judson

Book - 2017

"Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the science of addictions for twenty years, reveals how we can tap into the ver...Show more "Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the science of addictions for twenty years, reveals how we can tap into the very processes that encourage addictive behaviors in order to step out of them. He describes the mechanisms of habit and addiction formation, then explains how the practice of mindfulness can interrupt these habits. Weaving together patient stories, his own experience with mindfulness practice, and current scientific findings from his own lab and others, Dr. Brewer offers a path for moving beyond our cravings, reducing stress, and ultimately living a fuller life." This title is also available as an audiobook from St. Tammany Parish Library's Hoopla service. Show less

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Mastering the Addicted Brain

Building a Sane and Meaningful Life to Stay Clean

by Ling, Walter

eBook - 2017

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How to Murder your Life

A Memoir

by Marnell, Cat

Book - 2017

"At twenty-six, Cat Marnell was an associate beauty editor at 'Lucky,' one of the top fashion magazines in America . . . But she hid a secret life. S...Show more "At twenty-six, Cat Marnell was an associate beauty editor at 'Lucky,' one of the top fashion magazines in America . . . But she hid a secret life. She was a prescription drug addict. She was also . . . a lonely bulimic . . . ; a promiscuous party girl . . . ; a weepy and hallucination-prone insomniac who would take anything . . . to sleep . . . Marnell shows . . . what it is like to live in the wild, chaotic, often sinister world of a young female addict who can't say no." Show less

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The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook

How to Manage Cravings, Reduce Stress, and Stop Hating Your Body

by Carolyn Coker Ross

eBook - 2017

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Addict in the House

A No-nonsense Family Guide Through Addiction & Recovery

by Barnett, Robin

Book - 2016

This title is also available from St. Tammany Parish Library as an ebook and audiobook from our Hoopla service. This title is also available from St. Tammany Parish Library as an ebook and audiobook from our Hoopla service. Show less