In the United States alone, more than twenty-two million people are addicted to alcohol and other drugs, for every individual with this disposition, there are four or more family members or friends directly involved with their loved one s substance abuse issues. Reclaim Your Life: You and the Alcoholic/Addict was written for the millions of people who struggle with the heartache, frustration, confusion, and resentment, and who urgently seek help as they navigate the murky waters of addiction. This reader-friendly guide teaches specific communication tools that empower you to implement confident boundaries. Reclaiming your respect, dignity, and peace of mind are achievable goals through the theories, concepts, and case studies this book offers.
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Reclaim Your Life offers new hope to those who have been frustrated or disappointed by the lack of sophisticated literature available to the friends and families of the alcohol and drug-dependent --Charlies Donelan Santa Barbara Independent.
I know this book will be a practical and valuable tool for family and friends of someone addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Reclaim Your Life is an invaluable guide to understanding the nature of addiction to alcohol and other drugs, understanding how the family is affected, assuming personal responsibility for their own recovery, and loving someone who is addicted to alcohol or other drugs while taking care of themselves. - --Robert Lindsey, President/CEO National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
--Robert Lindsey, President/CEO National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
I know this book will be a practical and valuable tool for family and friends of someone addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Reclaim Your Life is an invaluable guide to understanding the nature of addiction to alcohol and other drugs, understanding how the family is affected, assuming personal responsibility for their own recovery, and loving someone who is addicted to alcohol or other drugs while taking care of themselves. - --Robert Lindsey, President/CEO National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
I know this book will be a practical and valuable tool for family and friends of someone addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Reclaim Your Life is an invaluable guide to understanding the nature of addiction to alcohol and other drugs, understanding how the family is affected, assuming personal responsibility for their own recovery, and loving someone who is addicted to alcohol or other drugs while taking care of themselves. - --Robert Lindsey, President/CEO National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
--Robert Lindsey, President/CEO National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
I know this book will be a practical and valuable tool for family and friends of someone addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Reclaim Your Life is an invaluable guide to understanding the nature of addiction to alcohol and other drugs, understanding how the family is affected, assuming personal responsibility for their own recovery, and loving someone who is addicted to alcohol or other drugs while taking care of themselves. - --Robert Lindsey, President/CEO National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
About the Author
For over twenty years, Carole Bennett, MA, has been personally enmeshed in the world of addiction and recovery with her own family s alcohol and drug dependency issues. Professionally, her Masters of Clinical Psychology has afforded her work as a treatment counselor for The Salvation Army and the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Carole is a staff blogger on addiction and recovery for The Huffington Post, has written numerous articles for recovery newspapers and the magazine Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism, and was profiled for KCBS in conjunction with the television movie about Lois Wilson, the co-founder of Al-Anon. Carole s practice in Santa Barbara, California, stretches globally, as she provides personal, in-depth counseling by phone as well as in person.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After attempting to live with an alcoholic, I was introduced to this book. Even though I was in counseling, I couldn't take the counselor home with me! This book would have saved me so much heart ache!! I'm recommending it to everyone I know that has an addict or someone with an addictive personality close to them!!! Thank you Carole!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Support for anyone who is struggling with a loved one's alcoholism
March 20, 2011
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be a page turner from start to finish. Every chapter offers both insight and solutions to the daily struggle that we who are living with an addict/alcoholic need. From keeping our expectations in order to the exact words to say, Carole Bennett offers the reader wisdom and step by step solutions to "our role" in the addict's life. The most important person to care for is You. That particular chapter should be read over and over and nailed to our very foreheads to remind us.
One of the worst parts of the role of the enabler in an alcoholic's life is our denial. Carole helps pick away at our worst fears and emerge as a whole person again. For anyone contemplating this book, you will read it and feal a huge sense of calm at the end of the book.
Nothing about our struggle is simple and having our eyes opened in a new way is what Carole's book is all about. I highly recommend it.
One of the worst parts of the role of the enabler in an alcoholic's life is our denial. Carole helps pick away at our worst fears and emerge as a whole person again. For anyone contemplating this book, you will read it and feal a huge sense of calm at the end of the book.
Nothing about our struggle is simple and having our eyes opened in a new way is what Carole's book is all about. I highly recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Carole: you have written a great book for those in need on both sides of the addiction equation - the one struggling with the addiction and those struggling with the addict. I am so glad we were able to get your voice on the Living section of the Huffington Post. Keep up the great service!
Russell Bishop, Senior Editor at Large, The Huffington Post
Russell Bishop, Senior Editor at Large, The Huffington Post
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book, Reclaim Your Life, offers an incredible opportunity for anyone who is dealing with or is an alcoholic or addict to help them get their lives back on track. It is insightful and constructive and I strongly recommend this to anyone who wants to get a better understanding of how to handle some common issues related with alcoholism, addiction and sometimes just plain old everyday behaviors.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By gaucho6736
Format:Kindle Edition
"Reclaim Your Life" is an amazing source for anyone dealing with an addict or alcoholic. Having this book is a great tool to help navigate through those tough times.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not since I read Language of Letting Go or Codependency No More by Melody Beattie, have I read a book that offers such great guidance for people dealing with Addiction and Drug Abuse. It is a very thought provoking and hopeful book with concrete ideas as to how to keep a healthy state of mind and remain compassionate with oneself through difficult times. I highly recommend this book and the tools it offers. EXCELLENT!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I find that most people knows someone who with an addiction issues. There is so little out there to help the folks AROUND the one with addiction. This book is transformative in helping deal with a loved one's addiction. It gives you enormously helpful and practical tools, words and concepts to use. And is always compassionate and loving at the same time. Just the combination - strength/structure along with understanding/compassion - needed when dealing with someone who is suffering from addiction. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jburkemper
Format:Paperback
Very informative and helpful book that is easy to read and understand. For anyone who's dealing with substance abuse issues, this book is an essential read. You will get help by reading this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
good help for those who need it
this book was the 1st one i read when i realized i needed help for myself. i came to my lowest point in my life dealing with the current alcoholic in my life and it help me realize... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lindsay Warnock
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read
If you live with or have had a family member that has struggled with addition this is a must read. It will help you to understand their thought process and will help you develop... Read more
Published 6 months ago by LSMITHFLORIDA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grateful
EXCELLENT! It is crystal clear in its suggestions as to how to relate with the alcoholic. I tried them & they proved to be just right. Do not miss this changing-life option.
Published 8 months ago by Ana E. Camargo Alcala
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the time to read this book
This book gives a person dealing with an alcoholic/addict informative insight into protecting themselves from being caught up in the alcoholic's/ addict's manipulation. Read more
Published 11 months ago by rodeo mom
4.0 out of 5 stars
ok read
kinda preachy, but has some useful stuff in it. Goes into why its worth quitting drinking and the benefits that you and those around you attain.
Published 14 months ago by Dr. Loomis
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book will change your life
As a co-dependant to an alcoholic partner, this book changed my life! It is really well written and easy to read and Carole has a great way of setting out how to reclaim your life... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jade Laura Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a Family Disease
Carole has written an excellent resource for both "sides" of the family disease of addiction (whether it's to drugs or alcohol). Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lisa Frederiksen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredibly Helpful
Reading this book helped me tremendously. As someone experienced with the struggles family members go through, as well as being a treatment counselor, Carole brings a unique... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Grateful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have!
Carole's book is a must have. It is an easy read and really helps those dealing with a friend, loved one etc that has any type of addiction problem. Read more
Published 19 months ago by NJ_Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
lost and not yet found
I first read Carole's great blog on the Huffington Post . i liked her style and honesty ,so when i saw she was publishing a book I bought it because I liked the title : Reclaim... Read more
Published on May 17, 2011 by longdistance friend
