Product Description

Twelve-step programs that insist on abstinence are beneficial to many - but what about the millions of people who try to quit and fail, just want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1348419 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 328 pages

Review
At last, a user-friendly guide to harm reduction! If you or someone you care about are seeking an alternative to abstinence-only programs, I highly recommend this book. It offers ample solace, support, information, and the skills you need to understand harm reduction and use it to make positive changes in your life. The authors are compassionate and pragmatic, and their extensive clinical experience is reflected on every page. - G. Alan Marlatt, Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle

Imagine if all that counted in helping people with drug problems were science, compassion, health, and common sense. Imagine if the bottom line were simply a matter of helping people get their lives together, one step at a time, in their own particular way. Read this wonderful book, and what you imagine just might become real. - Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director, Drug Policy Alliance

From the Back Cover
Twelve-step programs that insist on abstinence are beneficial to many - but what about the millions of people who try to quit and fail, just want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually? This groundbreaking book presents the Harm Reduction approach, a powerful alternative to traditional treatment that helps users set and meet their own goals for gaining control over drinking and drugs. The expert, empathetic authors guide readers to figure out which aspects of their own habits may be harmful, what they would like to change, and how to put their intentions into action while also dealing with problems that stand in the way, such as depression, stress, and relationship conflicts. Based in solid science and 40+ years of combined clinical experience, the book is packed with self-discovery tools, fact sheets, and personal accounts. It puts the reader in the driver's seat with a new and empowering roadmap for change.