The Recovery Handbook: The Guidebook and Information Manual of Twelve Step Program Recovery [Paperback]

James M. Mathers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1992 | ISBN-10: 0962864005 | ISBN-13: 978-0962864001

The Recovery Handbook fills the gap between treatment and twelve step programs.

The handbook fully covers the three main challenges - resentments, relationships, and a higher power. It as well, is the complete guide to the program and working the steps to recovery.

Essential for treatment programs and a must for genuine recovery.

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About the Author

Dr Mathers is a 30 plus year veteran working in the twelve step trenches of addiction, and a contributor to conference approved literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 319 pages
• Publisher: Helion Publishing (April 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962864005
• ISBN-13: 978-0962864001
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,642,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use This Handbook to Help With Your Recovery, February 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Recovery Handbook: The Guidebook and Information Manual of Twelve Step Program Recovery (Paperback)

I came across this book while working at a D&A rehab facility. A co-worker had it and let me borrow it. I was very impressed with the book...its contents and its layout. It's very user friendly and promotes recovery through the 12 step program. Not only does it help one to work through the 12 steps, it helps promote ways to stay on track with their program through dealing with issues that led to drug or alcohol abuse, having healthy relationships, nutrition conducive to recovery, etc. It actually seems like it would be helpful for overcoming many different types of addiciton. Plus, it promotes understanding and awareness for a recovering person's friends and family. I hope this review is helpful. I was very impressed with all the information and the process that the handbook leads the reader through - that's why I decided to purchase my own copy. Best wishes to you!

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every clinician, January 4, 2009

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This review is from: The Recovery Handbook: The Guidebook and Information Manual of Twelve Step Program Recovery (Paperback)

I recommend this book to both new and experienced clinicians. For the new A & D counselor who is not in recovery, this book gives the clearest understanding of 12 step programs that I have found. For more experienced clinicians, you will find yourself assigning chapters to your clients to read. The chapter on relationships is the best reading assignment on the topic I've come across. Every counselor should have this book as part of their library.