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Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts

Author : Paul Schulte
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442249994
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts written by Paul Schulte and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts: Healing Weary Hearts reflects and provides practical advice on the problems that confront counselors, friends, and family members in their efforts to help gay or bisexual men with drug and alcohol addiction. Paul Schulte explores the different medical, psychological, psychiatric, and spiritual issues that contribute to both addiction and treatment. His advice and programs for recovering addicts addresses a range of issues from health problems to the gay self-image, in particular dealing with shame and the all too frequent issue of adolescent sexual abuse. Schulte offers fresh, concise advice and programs for recovery providing hope for a population which is three times more likely to have issues with drugs and alcohol than the general population.

Gay Men and Substance Abuse

Author : Michael Shelton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1616491892
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book Gay Men and Substance Abuse written by Michael Shelton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely reference that addresses the unique issues of gay men in recovery. Winner of the 2012 Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Award -- GLBT Category! Gay Men and Substance Abuse fills a tremendous void, serving as a valuable resource for gay men, professionals, concerned partners, friends, and family members in need of solid information and guidance.Whether faced with a traumatic coming out process, caught up in personal struggles with body image, engulfed in the club culture, or navigating a family system that does not accept his sexuality, a gay man struggling with substance abuse or addiction often faces cultural and personal challenges unique to his life experiences. Yet many men and their loved ones in search of help are forced to adjust to a traditional treatment system, or self-help groups that center on heterosexual relationships, and family groups that neglect to include partners or address what can be a uniquely challenging family dynamic.By exploring the social and psychological factors that play into homosexual men's addictions, nationally certified treatment counselor Michael Shelton presents a timely, comprehensive look at best practices in meeting the unique needs of gay men in recovery, offering keen insight on a range of issues, including:such common therapeutic approaches as motivational enhancement therapy and 12 Step strategiessuccessful relapse prevention protocolstools for recovery from co-occurring sexual disordersthe importance of a loved one's role with regard to intervention and supportthe complicated relationship between gay male drug use and sexual behaviorhow to talk knowledgeably, and with care and sensitivityAbout the author Michael Shelton, M.S., C.A.C., is a nationally certified treatment counselor and does clinical work with males with substance abuse and sexual disorders at four facilities in Philadelphia. He's the author of four other books, including Boy Crazy: Why Monogamy Is So Hard for Gay Men and What You Can Do About It.

Reclaiming Your Life

Author : Rik Isensee
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595341268
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Reclaiming Your Life written by Rik Isensee and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-02-14 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up gay in a homophobic culture can resemble growing up in a dysfunctional family. "Reclaiming Your Life" offers a soothing approach to healing from homophobic abuse, addictions, and self-defeating behavior. "If you are a gay man who grew up in a dysfunctional family or were abused, be kind to yourself and read this book. It's full of validation, understanding, common sense, and wise guidance, like a good friend." --Ellen Bass, coauthor of "The Courage to Heal" "a wealth of information... it should be required reading for all gay men and their loved ones." --"Lambda Book Report"

The Politics of Crystal Meth

Author : Kenneth Cimino
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 158112452X
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Crystal Meth written by Kenneth Cimino and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A non-profit executive, governmental employee, financial advisor, travel agent, student, fashion designer - what these gay men have in common is a knowledge of pain, obsession, despair, degradation, and finally freedom from the one element that connects their stories: crystal meth use. Dr. Ken Cimino reveals the intimate and horrifying nature of meth abuse and presents ten inspiring true life dramas of meth use and recovery in The Politics of Crystal Meth: Gay Men Share Personal Stories of Addiction and Recovery. In part one he illustrates the varied reasons why gay men use methamphetamines, from gay oppression to homophobia to building self esteem to HIV issues. In the second part of the book he shares ten personal and motivating stories of meth use and recovery. In The Politics of Crystal Meth: Gay Men Share Personal Stories of Addiction and Recovery, experts such as Kathy Rebak, Walter Odets and Luciano Colonna talk about issues and problems created by gay men who use meth. Gay men addicts bear a social stigma that straight men don't, for example, making it hard for them to admit their addiction and seek treatment. The Politics of Crystal Meth also answers the difficult questions, "Am I an addict?" and "To whom do I turn?" It describes the principles of the most successful treatment programs and lists the experts currently bringing help to gay men who have meth and other addiction problems. The Politics of Crystal Meth will educate you, possibly scare you, and alert you to meth addiction as experienced by ordinary, respectable, average gay men. Whether you think you may be an addict, know someone or love someone who is, or work with gay addicts, this book offers self help through understanding and support.

Dynamic Pathways to Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder

Author : Jalie A. Tucker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108982816
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis Dynamic Pathways to Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder by : Jalie A. Tucker

Download or read book Dynamic Pathways to Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder written by Jalie A. Tucker and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-06 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol use disorder is by far the most prevalent substance use disorder in the general population and is a major contributor to disease worldwide. Recovery from the disorder is a dynamic process of change, and individuals take many different routes to resolve their alcohol problems and seek to achieve a life worth living. Total abstention is not the only solution and robust recovery involves more than changing drinking practices. This volume brings together multidisciplinary research on recovery processes, contexts, and outcomes as well as new ideas about the multiple pathways involved. Experts chart the individual, social, contextual, community, economic, regulatory, policy, and structural influences that are vital to understanding alcohol use disorder and recovery. The book recommends new approaches to conceptualizing and assessing recovery alongside new avenues for research, community engagement, and policy that constitute a major shift in the practice and policy landscape.

Addiction Reimagined: Challenging Views of an Enduring Social Problem

Author : Leonard A. Steverson
Publisher : Vernon Press
ISBN 13 : 1622739531
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)

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Book Synopsis Addiction Reimagined: Challenging Views of an Enduring Social Problem by : Leonard A. Steverson

Download or read book Addiction Reimagined: Challenging Views of an Enduring Social Problem written by Leonard A. Steverson and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Addiction Reimagined: Challenging Views of an Enduring Social Problem” outlines the current issues in the field of substance use and addiction by thoroughly analyzing its history and other concerns such as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures, or the effect of addiction on the family and its connection to the criminal justice system. In this work, Professor Steverson calls for a reimagining of our past and current understandings of addiction and its role as a social, rather than a medical, problem. “Addiction Reimagined” provides a macro-level (i.e. sociological) approach to the examination of the processes and treatment modalities of addiction. This book will be valuable to those who are interested in addiction and the mental health system (people who have addiction problems or policy makers, for instance) as well as to practitioners in the field and people concerned about a failing system, and who would like to make it more functional. It will also be useful to university students undertaking courses such as The Sociology of Addiction or Sociology of Substance Abuse.

Digital Transformation Of Property In Greater China, The: Finance, 5g, Ai, And Blockchain

Author : Paul Schulte
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811233810
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Digital Transformation Of Property In Greater China, The: Finance, 5g, Ai, And Blockchain written by Paul Schulte and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2021-05-05 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A masterful narration on the digitization of property in China.'Tan YinglanFounding Managing PartnerInsignia Ventures Partners, Singapore'...captures the fascinating story of 'smart city initiatives' and tells you all you need to know.'Ben ShenglinProfessor & DeanInternational Business SchoolZhejiang University, Hangzhou'...smartly combines economics, geo-politics, finance and real estate.'Joshua VargheseFounding Partner, Axia Real Assets, TorontoLong-planned advances in China — in 5G, blockchain, central bank coins, and SME superapps — have coalesced into a new world of digitized, tokenized, and tradable assets. New digital mega-projects like the Blockchain Service Network, smart cities, and new foreign exchange digital rails are animating physical assets: offices, warehouses, homes, and farms. Powered by a network of sensors, AI, and distributed trust, property has digitized wings. The resulting inflow of data from every part of the 'built' world will create new industries, uproot traditional finance, and transform cities.The global trade war is not just a re-ordering of technology: it's a re-ordering of cities. Nations which export this digital technology first will alter the digital fabric of the developing world. A digital Non-Aligned Movement is afoot! One way for the US to catch up is public-private partnerships between Silicon Valley and DC — or just 'copy' China. This book explores the many people and companies, large and small, which are blazing new trails in China's 'Internet of Everything' to transform the way we live, buy, and move.

Accepting Ourselves

Author : Sheppard B. Kominars
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Accepting Ourselves written by Sheppard B. Kominars and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Easing the Ache

Author : David Crawford
Publisher : Plume Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Easing the Ache written by David Crawford and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rooted in the 12-step recovery program, this groundbreaking and heartfelt book especially for gay men addresses recovery from addictions to alcohol, sex, food, and more. David Crawford draws on his own experiences and those of many other men from across the country as he examines the issues that are particulalry pressing for recovering gay men. Advertising in gay publications.

Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community

Author : Jack Drescher
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789010377
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community written by Jack Drescher and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-01-23 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain fresh insights into the social, psychological, and biochemical aspects of substance and sexual addictions! Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community explores the unique clinical considerations involved in addiction treatment for gay and lesbian clients. Using approaches ranging from Jungian analysis to cognitive therapy to twelve-step programs, the researchers and clinicians represented here share their expertise in working clinically with drug and alcohol problems as well as compulsive sexual behaviors in gay men and lesbians. Effectively treating addictions in gay men and lesbians requires the clinician to understand not only the basic patterns of use and abuse, but also to recognize and address the clients’special concerns. Gay and lesbian clients often face a variety of social and emotional barriers to overcoming addictive behaviors, including: internalized homophobia leading to deep feelings of shame about their sexual needs the need to stay closeted or face unacceptable consequences affecting work, friends, and family the temptations of circuit parties and gay bars feelings of social isolation and a desperate desire to fit in through use of drugs or alcohol the interlocking role of drugs and sex, homophobia, shame, secrets, and loneliness mainstream treatment options that fail to address gay- and lesbian-specific issues and identities Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community offers both personal experiences of addiction and recovery and insightful original research into the sources and treatment of addictions among gays and lesbians. It provides scholarly examinations of successful techniques for evaluating and treating gay and lesbian adolescents, professionals, and health-care workers, as well as a discussion of a treatment center geared to the needs of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals suffering from addiction. A perceptive study of Jungian techniques for treating sexual compulsions includes an appendix written by the client giving his point of view. Addictions in the Gay and Lesbian Community offers well-written scholarly studies, moving personal testimony, and proven, practical ideas for successful evaluation and treatment of gay men and lesbians with addictive disorders.

A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling

Author : Ford Brooks
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111909819X
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling written by Ford Brooks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as an introduction to the field of addiction counseling, this text covers the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to counsel people who are struggling with addiction. Drs. Brooks and McHenry provide a straightforward and holistic approach to treatment and recovery, from the major theoretical underpinnings, to assessment and diagnosis, to relapse prevention and spirituality. With a focus on current clinical applications and how-tos, this book is ideal both for master’s-level addictions courses and mental health clinicians. Topics covered are cultural and gender issues, including work with LGBT clients; drug classifications and referral; assessment, diagnosis, and interview techniques; the continuum from nonuse to addiction; work in college/university, school, and community/mental health agency settings; developmental approaches in treatment; the role of the family; grief and loss in addiction; group counseling; relapse and recovery; spirituality and support groups; addictions training, certification, and ethics; and the importance of counselor self-care. Exploration questions and suggested activities are presented in each chapter. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website https://imis.counseling.org/store/ *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

A Doctor's Confession

Author : Michael Fredericks
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781539733379
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (333 download)

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Download or read book A Doctor's Confession written by Michael Fredericks and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An incredible true story of a gay man's triumph over addictions and loss." A riveting memoir of a gay man coming of age and coming out in the drug-drenched 1980s Guilted by his Italian-Catholic upbringing and grieving the sudden death of his mother, Michael Fredericks easily slips into multiple addictions (vodka, Valium, cocaine, sex), even as he is preparing for a dazzling medical career. With a sharp eye for detail and a natural sense of drama, Fredericks recounts in A Doctor's Confession the wretchedness of detox and rehab, the struggle to maintain sobriety, the serial trysts and boyfriends (some of them sociopaths), and the eventual rebuilding of his life. His sincerity and the energy of his chi permeate every page of this beautifully crafted memoir about one gay man's odyssey from success to surrealistic depths to recovery. Anyone who has struggled with addictions or loss will find this book inspiring. Fredericks gives hope that all of us can overcome our darkest and most difficult obstacles. This is a must-have for fans of gay nonfiction, addiction memoirs, and recovery. Get your copy today. Click the 'Buy now' button on this page.

Broadening the Base of Addiction Mutual Support Groups

Author : Jeffrey Roth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134927878
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book Broadening the Base of Addiction Mutual Support Groups written by Jeffrey Roth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mutual-help groups have proliferated, diversified and adapted to emerging substance-related trends over the past 75 years, and have been the focus of rigorous research for the past 30 years. This book reviews the history of mutual support groups for addiction that have arisen as adjuncts or alternatives to Twelve Step Programs, including secular mutual support groups like Secular Organization for Sobriety, Smart Recovery and Women for Sobriety, and faith-based mutual support groups like Celebrate Recovery. It also considers the mutual support groups attended by families and friends of addicts. These mutual support groups are examined in terms of their histories, theoretical underpinnings and intended communities. The structures common in mutual support groups have influenced the rise of a new recovery advocacy movement and new recovery community institutions such as recovery ministries, recovery community centers, sober cafes, sober sports clubs, and recovery-focused projects in music, theatre and the arts. This volume explores how collectively, these trends reflect the cultural and political awakening of people in recovery and growing recognition and celebration of multiple pathways of long-term addiction recovery. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery.

Textbook of Clinical Management of Club Drugs and Novel Psychoactive Substances

Author : Dima Abdulrahim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 100919237X
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Clinical Management of Club Drugs and Novel Psychoactive Substances written by Dima Abdulrahim and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are global concerns about the proliferation and misuse of club drugs and novel psychoactive substances, yet we know little about their harms and research on clinical management and treatment remains limited. This book fills the knowledge gap by providing a detailed overview of the research evidence available to date. The book provides a framework that allows readers to understand this large number of new drugs, using classifications based on primary psychoactive effect. Within this framework, the book provides detailed reviews of the more commonly used drugs. Each chapter explores pharmacology, patterns and mode of use, acute and chronic harms, and clinical interventions supported by research evidence. An invaluable resource for clinical staff, this book will support clinicians working in the emergency department, substance misuse and addiction services, mental health services, primary care, sexual health services and more. It will also be of interest to academics and those developing drug policy.

Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and the Road to Recovery

Author : Barry Stimmel
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789005533
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and the Road to Recovery written by Barry Stimmel and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable book enables those with little or no background in science or health care to understand the complex issues surrounding drug use. In jargon-free language, it discusses the differences in the psychological and physical effects of various drugs and how particular substances affect certain people in different ways. Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and the Road to Recovery: Life on the Edge provides current, reliable, and unbiased information on methods for dealing with dependency upon alcohol and central nervous system depressants, hallucinogens, heroin, nicotine, marijuana, caffeine, amphetamines, designer drugs such as Ecstasy, and steroids. Originally published in 1992 as The Facts About Drug Use, this updated edition contains new information about the effects of alcohol and recreational, mood-altering drugs on the body, the reasons individuals give for initiating drug use, and the treatment options available to those who become dependent on drug use as a way of life. To view an excerpt online, find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com.

Substance Abuse

Author : A. M. Y. WISE
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (452 download)

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Download or read book Substance Abuse written by A. M. Y. WISE and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drug Addiction journal for Men Women Teenagers Adults Bisexuals Lesbians Gays Homosexuals

A Provider�s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals

Author : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1794763600
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book A Provider�s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals written by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-11-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication was developed through a systematic and innovative process in which clinicians, researchers, program and administrative managers, policymakers, and other Federal, State, and independent experts were brought together for a series of intensive sessions. These individuals reviewed and discussed current administrative and clinical practices for treating substance-abusing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals and then wrote and edited the resulting document. The goal of this process was to improve and advance substance abuse treatment for a community of individuals whose health care needs are often ignored, denigrated, or denied.