A Woman's Addiction Workbook: Your Guide to In-Depth Healing (Paperback)

~ Lisa M. Najavits (Author) "You may be wondering why there is a need for a woman's addiction book..." (more)
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Product Description

Women and girls are now becoming addicted at greater rates than ever before-and until very recently women in recovery relied on treatment models based solely on work with men. Harvard addiction and trauma expert Lisa M. Najavits, PhD offers a program to help women explore the often-overlooked problems associated with their alcohol and drug addictions-- such as body image, trauma and violence, relationships, stress, and thrill-seeking. She explores how women differ from men in their addiction and recovery, and conveys a supportive tone to help them embark on the journey to healing.

From the Publisher

Women in recovery are often dependent on treatment models designed by and for men. In this vital, strengths-building workbook, the chair of Harvard Medical School's Division on Addictions Womens Initiative offers a new step-by-step program that teaches women how to best address their addictions, and introduces pivotal techniques for exploring underlying factors that drive them. Women learn how their addiction differs from that of men and how to identify addictive life patterns and understand co-occurring disorders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; Workbook edition (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572242973
• ISBN-13: 978-1572242975
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,118 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Great Help, May 2, 2003

By A Customer

My therapist first introduced this book to me, and I am so grateful!! It isn't just reading material, it has step-by-step instructions and exercises to follow. This book won't take the place of a therapist or counselor, but it can definitely be a BIG help when used at home. If you are serious about getting past your addiction(s), you should look into buying this book. It has truly, truly helped me!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, September 16, 2006

By	Sara (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

It is inspiring and beautifully written. I now have 6 months clean time because I read it every day.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Dr. Najavits!, March 8, 2005

By	Much Better Now (West Virginia) - See all my reviews

Without this book, I would still be using drugs. This is one of the few books I've read that allowed me to really look at issues of gender in recovery. I did all of the exercises, and each one brought new insights and knowledge. Every once in a while I go back to them. Thank you, Dr. Najavits!