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DO YOU WANT A LIFE WITHOUT ADDICTION?
Whether you are battling drugs, nicotine, alcohol, food, shopping, sex, or gambling, 7 Tools to Beat Addi... read full description

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Jul 16, 2010
Melanie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book offers a really great new way of looking at alcoholism and drug addiction. It is supported by the research that has been going on for over two decades, which the general public is largely unaware of, at least in the U.S. It is about time that we start looking at alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous, which according to research only has about a 5% success rate, so that the other 95% can get the help we need! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is still struggling with an al More...
Aug 30, 2008
Ajnadenver rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I figured if this works for crackheads, it should hopefully make a dent in my own bad habits. What it did was really change how I view what addiction is (it's rather scathing on AA's abdication of personal responsibility) and how people really break behaviors. I'd suggest it, even if you don't have any serious addictions to break!
Mar 11, 2010
Lyssa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I started this book due to a work issue, it is really good and has some good new ways to think about addiction, to include all addictions not just alcohol or drugs. Very good info - I am recommending it to people interested in this topic.
Aug 15, 2008
Beth rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Stanton has my respect, psychologist and an attorney, (fights the court villains who mandate AA). His book is forthright, and simple, "Values, Motivation, Rewards, Resources, Support, Maturity, Higher Goals."

Jul 30, 2008
Lisa rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Another Mickey Mouse CEU class, but it was refreshing to have another perspective than the dominant 12 step program philosophy.
Sep 11, 2007
carrie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
this guy is the anti-aa -- and i think he may be on to something -- focus is on self-efficacy in overcoming addictions of all kinds.
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Feb 09, 2011
Meowbie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Oct 31, 2010
Maura rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jun 04, 2010
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Oct 06, 2008
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Sep 09, 2007
Sean rated it: 2 of 5 stars