Table of Contents

Foreword xvii

Introduction 1

Part I: The Hole in the Heart: Detecting Addiction 7

Chapter 1: Addiction: What Is It? 9

Chapter 2: Substance Use, Substance Abuse, and Addiction 23

Chapter 3: Behavioral Addictions: Addictions Without Substances 35

Chapter 4: Dancing with the Tiger: The Risks of Experimenting 51

Part II: Taking Those First Steps 63

Chapter 5: Recognizing Addiction in Yourself and Others 65

Chapter 6: Assessing Your Readiness: Do You Need Help Now? 85

Chapter 7: Quitting: Easy to Say, Hard to Do 99

Part III: Examining Treatment Approaches 109

Chapter 8: Treatment Choices 111

Chapter 9: Reviewing Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Options 123

Chapter 10: Treating Physical Dependence 145

Chapter 11: Twelve-Step Programs 163

Chapter 12: Joining Self-Help and Support Groups 173

Chapter 13: Alternative Treatments 181

Chapter 14: Teen Treatment 193

Part IV: Life in Recovery 209

Chapter 15: Overcoming Barriers to Recovery 211

Chapter 16: Handling Slips and Relapse 229

Chapter 17: Handling Work and Family During Recovery 239

Chapter 18: For Families and Friends: Ways to Make a Difference 253

Part V: The Part of Tens 267

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One 269

Chapter 20: More Than Ten Self-Help Resources 275

Index 285

About the Author

Brian F. Shaw, PhD, Paul Ritvo, PhD, and Jane Irvine, DPhil, are all university professors with more than 20 years' experience in private consulting.