Addicted?: Recognizing Destructive Behaviors Before It's Too Late

By Marilyn Freimuth

Book Overview

Addicted? presents different ways to recognize the early and often subtle signs of addiction-much in the same way we learn to detect the early signs of cancer. But unlike cancer, where people rush to get treatment as soon as they recognize the signs, an addiction typically is faced with great guilt and ambivalence. Addicted? provides questionnaires that screen for a wide array of chemical and behavioral addictions at all stages of development and ends with a step-by-step guide for how to prepare oneself or someone else to overcome addiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742560252
• ISBN13: 9780742560253
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Addicted?

Addicted? is greatly helpful in identifying the often overlooked distinctions between excessive behaviors, bad habits, and addictions. The book highlights the danger of stereotyping addiction and addicts - especially that of substance use disorders (SUDs). In the impressive depth and breadth of her book, Dr. Freimuth offers a wonderful source of information for parents, health care professionals, and potentially at-risk individuals.