When Too Much Isn't Enough: Ending the Destructive Cycle of AD/HD and Addictive Behavior

by Wendy Richardson

This insightful book takes a thorough look at the link between AD/HD and addiction and offers tips on how to combat its devastating effects. Discover how the latest research underscores the importance of treating both the AD/HD and the addiction in order to ensure a full recovery.

Genres: Adhd, Psychology, Self Help, Nonfiction

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 18, 2005

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Reviews

[D Steven Ledingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great follow up to her first book, ADD and addictions. Recommended reading.

[A.C. Bauch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm glad that I finally went back and finished this book. The content was timely for me, as I begin to transition into a new year. While most of the addictions discussed in the book don't directly apply to me, I still enjoyed reading about how the biochemistry of ADD & addiction interact, as well as learning about the recovery/relapse spectrum. And I always appreciate having practical tools at my disposal to manage some of the issues that both ADD and addiction foster in my life.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of Gracie being pulled over in her car was priceless. I can so relate. First about being unaware that the police is pursuing you, then rambling inappropriately, getting overwhelmed and failing the sobriety test. I'm sure anxiety can render one unable to walk a straight line and reciting the alphabet backwards? I made it to 3 letters...

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really informative book, but I was hoping for more strategies dealing with less obvious addictive / impulsive behaviours such as impulse spending, overeating. However, there were some very useful tips and ideas.

[Dan Stern · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a must have for the adhder it gives you hope that this thing we all struggle with is studied and known about. I read it in full the day I got it.

[Alan Gerling · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was more of a general book about AD/HD than a specific book about addictive behavior.