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

255