Addicted Women

• Author : Wayne County (Mich.). Department of Substance Abuse Services
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 01 August 1980

• Author : Lorna Crozier,Patrick Lane
• Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
• Release : 05 February 2016

Is addiction a disease, a sin, a sign of hypersensitivity, a personal failing, or a unique resource for the creative mind? However it is defined, addiction can have devastating consequences, often shattering lives, sundering families, causing impoverishment, and even triggering suicide. Yet it can also be a source of inspiration. In these frank essays, leading American and Canadian writers explore their surprisingly diverse personal experiences with this complex phenomenon, candidly recounting what happened when alcohol, heroin, smoking, food, gambling, or

• Author : Helena Hansen
• Publisher : Univ of California Press
• Release : 20 April 2018

How are spiritual power and self-transformation cultivated in street ministries? In Addicted to Christ, Helena Hansen provides an in-depth analysis of Pentecostal ministries in Puerto Rico that were founded and run by self-identified “ex-addicts,” ministries that are also widespread in poor Black and Latino neighborhoods in the U.S. mainland. Richly ethnographic, the book harmoniously melds Hansen’s dual expertise in cultural anthropology and psychiatry. Through the stories of ministry converts, she examines key elements of Pentecostalism: mysticism, ascetic practice,

• Author : Monique Cohen
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 18 November 1999

The result of the combined efforts of staff at a substance abuse treatment center, this book provides practical, hands-on guidance for working with addicted women. With staff and client training exercises at the end of each chapter, this comprehensive guide places particular emphasis on the women and their special needs and concerns. Special issues and populations addressed include: pregnancy and substance abuse; designing treatment programs; homeless women; and substance abuse in the workplace.

• Author : Dan Berry
• Publisher : Xulon Press
• Release : 23 June 2010

• Author : Darren Finney
• Publisher : 5310 Publishing
• Release : 08 June 2021

What happens when love can't happen? When attraction is an addiction? Harkin was already dead inside and is not looking for a woman who can change his perspective on life. He was happy holding on to his bitterness until he met Emily, a recovering heroin addict, that would teach him to let go of the addiction. They must survive a sea of desires and decide if they can keep each other from drowning again, relying on hope. Harkin and Emily

• Author : Samuel L. Perry
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release : 02 April 2019

Few cultural issues alarm conservative Protestant families and communities like the seemingly ubiquitous threat of pornography. Thanks to widespread access to the internet, conservative Protestants now face a reality in which every Christian man, woman, and child with a smartphone can access limitless pornography in their bathroom, at work, or at a friend's sleepover. Once confident of their victory over pornography in society at large, conservative Protestants now fear that "porn addiction" is consuming even the most faithful. How are

• Author : Brian Cuban
• Publisher : Post Hill Press
• Release : 29 August 2017

Brian Cuban was living a lie. With a famous last name and a successful career as a lawyer, Brian was able to hide his clinical depression and alcohol and cocaine addictions—for a while. Today, as an inspirational speaker in long-term recovery, Brian looks back on his journey with honesty, compassion, and even humor as he reflects both on what he has learned about himself and his career choice and how the legal profession enables addiction. His demons, which date

• Author : George M. Beschner,Richard Brotman
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 01 August 1977

• Author : K.M. Scott
• Publisher : Copper Key Media, LLC
• Release : 27 June 2017

Crave (Addicted To You #1)

• Author : Víctor Torres
• Publisher : Whitaker House
• Release : 08 January 2019

As a teenager, Victor Torres was a gang warlord and heroin addict on New York City’s violent streets. Through the ministry of David Wilkerson and Nicky Cruz, Victor had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ and came to realize that God had a purpose for his life. Victor has spent the last forty-five years helping tens of thousands of young men and women find freedom from drug addiction and gang life. Now, he answers your toughest questions about your

• Author : Turone Green
• Publisher : Xlibris US
• Release : 28 February 2015

Addicted to Chinese food Lucy was married to an Asian drug lord who put her in a bad neighborhood, in the ghetto, as a punishment for her love of African American culture. Lucy falls for a neighborhood male; then the addiction began. She meets a man named Sean. Sean couldn’t shake what he felt for Lucy, a small crush became an addiction, a daily visit to the Chinese restaurant built interest on two people who should have never had

• Author : R Merrill
• Publisher : Lulu.com
• Release : 06 March 2019

A child who was born with an addiction suffered from withdrawals. But, somehow holds onto life by the grace of God. Overcoming childhood abuse wasn't easy for Ray. A school life that is punctuated by everyday violence does nothing to help the already strained family ties and the sense of loss at the passing of loved ones. While the memories of his past remain unresolved, negative thoughts lead to a life as a recluse. Hiding shocking secrets of his past

• Author : Eric Maurice Clark,Bishop Troy Garner
• Publisher : Trafford Publishing
• Release : 02 May 2012

Sometimes we find ourselves complaining about particular pain; but, in all actuality we're the cause of the pain. "Addicted To Pain" deals with this issue and gives strategies in overcoming our addictions of familiar pain. " Addicted To Pain" by Eric Maurice Clark coming fall 2012!!

• Author : Rod Colvin,Timothy J. Wulff
• Publisher : Addicus Books
• Release : 31 January 2020

Are You Addicted? Has addiction taken over your life? Do you want to stop using painkillers, but shame and embarrassment keep you from reaching out for help? You are not alone—millions find themselves in the clutches of addiction. Michael McGee, M.D., an addiction psychiatrist, has treated thousands of people struggling with addiction. His message: You don't need to suffer—you can live a life free of addiction. In this book, Dr. McGee offers a helpful first step to