Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1886230552 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Horvath approaches addiction as a bad habit, not a disease. There is an alternative to 12-step! You can reduce almost any type of addictive behavior -- from drinking to sex, eating, and the Internet -- with this practical and effective workbook. Addictive behavior can result from the use of almost any substance, or involvement in almost any activity. The harm that results from the addictive behavior, and the individual's difficulty in controlling it, is what matters. Supported by scientific research, Dr. Treats addictive behaviors in general, not one at a time -- because if you’re prone to addictions, you’ve probably got more than one. He emphasizes taking responsibility, without requiring an allegiance to a "higher power," and teaches general principles of addictive behavior change, so readers can apply them as often as they need. Includes dozens of exercises, self-study questions, guidelines for individual change plans.. Horvath teaches the consequences (and even possible benefits) of addictive behavior, alternative coping methods, choice, understanding and dealing with urges, building a new lifestyle, preventing relapse
A Practical Alternative to 12-stepping I am a pyscholgoist who works with clients who have addictions, particularly having to do wih money issues. I often find a need for an alterantive to 12-step work, and this books meets that need.Dr. Horvath's books is a good guide. I don't follow it to the letter, but often find myself using the exercises he recommends for clients, more or less in the order he prescribes.The book feels like it is written a little too simply in places. However, better too simplistic than too dense to read. It is a practical. ""Sex, Drugs,Gambling & Chocolate" is one more nail in the coffin of my addiction!" according to Barbara S. Reeves. There are many ways to treat addiction just like there are many religions that promise salvation. The problem is when people start saying that their way is the only way. But that's not the case with "Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions" by Dr. A Thomas Horvath. Horvath offers an approach similar to "SMART (Self Management And Recovery Training) Recovery and Moderation Management". Horvath's workbook is based on 2 premises: that addiction is an extreme version of habit an. Cassandra Barnes said Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate. Not everyone is a candidate for 1"Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate" according to Cassandra Barnes. Not everyone is a candidate for 12-step programs like Alcohol Anonymous. Clinical psychologist A. Thomas Horvath provides an alternative to 12-step in Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions. He says "the purpose of this workbook is to draw together ideas and techniques that have been well studied and used in the field of addiction psychology and to present them in one readable workbook." Dr. Horvath begins with the concept that addiction is a habit, and like other habits, i. -step programs like Alcohol Anonymous. Clinical psychologist A. Thomas Horvath provides an alternative to 1"Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate" according to Cassandra Barnes. Not everyone is a candidate for 12-step programs like Alcohol Anonymous. Clinical psychologist A. Thomas Horvath provides an alternative to 12-step in Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions. He says "the purpose of this workbook is to draw together ideas and techniques that have been well studied and used in the field of addiction psychology and to present them in one readable workbook." Dr. Horvath begins with the concept that addiction is a habit, and like other habits, i. -step in Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions. He says "the purpose of this workbook is to draw together ideas and techniques that have been well studied and used in the field of addiction psychology and to present them in one readable workbook." Dr. Horvath begins with the concept that addiction is a habit, and like other habits, i
“this workbook could be invaluable to the individual who is searching for a reasoned and scientifically researched set of methods for overcoming addiction this workbook might even be lifesaving If you are ready for an alternative approach to overcoming addiction, this workbook could make a big difference in your life!” —G. Alan Marlatt, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Washington, Director of Addictive Behaviors Research Center