Addiction
In Brief
Compulsive, chronic physiological and/or psychological need for habit-forming substance.
Quotes
“I’m not telling you it will be easy; I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” ~ A. Williams, Jr.
“Don’t let the past steal your present.” ~ T. Guillimets
“It’s not the load that breaks you; it’s how you carry it.” ~ Lou Holtz
“Recovery is hard. Regret is harder.” ~ B. Burgunder
Resources
Websites
Samsha.gov
Aa.org
Smartrecovery.org
Addictionpolicy.org
Na.org
Movies
Clean and Sober
Drug Store Cowboy
Days of Wine and Roses
Lady Sings the Blues
When a Man Loves a Woman
Books
High Achiever
~T. Jenkins
My Fair Junkie
~A. Dresner
Recovery
~R. Brand
The Naked Mind
~A. Grace
Recovery Therapy Pros
Therapeutic environment. Remaining clean. Medication adjustment. Peers.
Recovery Therapy Cons
Cost. Quality control issues (insurance fraud). Cycling through rehab. Iffy peers.
