Recovery Remedies - 2014: People Over Pills

By Judy K. Counselor, Nan D. Pharmacist, Nan D. Pharmacist

Recovery Remedies-2014 is for alcoholics and addicts in recovery --- (that includes ALL 12-step Programs). It's a "how-to" manual touting rational drug-free and drug-minimum decisions in our pill-pushing society. Easy to read, often humorous, and filled with non-drug remedies that work. "Five-Disease States" is a handy tool to discuss dis-ease severity and appropriate protocols for treatment. Read the book straight through for information, and then keep it handy as a first-aid text.Big Pharma's OTC (Over-the-Counter) and Rx drugs, even those without DEA "control" numbers, can be subtle, powerful mood-changers. Recovering alcoholics and addicts often have serious difficulty-or even die-before they can return to sobriety after medication triggered relapse. The authors believe in the power and support of People Over Pills. They encourage bringing together a "Recovery Team" to help avoid the pitfalls of unnecessary drug use.RR-2014 is based on the 12 Steps in the personal experience and stories of two authors with decades each of continuous sobriety. Their long professional backgrounds add strong argument: Nan D. is a pharmacist/educator; Judy K. is a retired addictions counselor.The book has a section on talking with Doctors, dentists, hospital staff, pharmacists, other Health Professionals. There's even a practice script.Pharmacists have the most training in drug information and patient counseling. Their special knowledge can guide recovering people toward drug-minimum remedies. She says, "Why not ask your pharmacist to recommend a saline rinse kit, vaporizer, heating pad...and protect your recovery?"The chapter "Ups, Downs, and Weirds" uses 'street language' to describe the effects and uses of USA-approved drugs. The real effects become clear to addicts when they can redefine the drugs "Most Frequently Recommended by Pharmacists for Colds." Decongestants become UPS ... Antihistamines and cough-stopping opioids, DOWNs ... Mucous drugs, WEIRDs!At a mere 4X6 inches, this handbook is shaped to fit every pocket, backpack and purse, with essential arguments to overcome the misguided belief in "A pill for every ill."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1496158504
• ISBN13: 9781496158505
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 0.5" x 4.0"