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Being Sober: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting To, Getting Through, and Living in Recovery
Being Sober A StepbyStep Guide to Getting To Getting Through and Living in Recovery Author:Harry Haroutunian The disease of addiction affects 1 out of 10 people in the United States, and is a devastating?often, fatal?illness. Now, from the physician director of the renowned Betty Ford Center, comes a step-by-step plan with a realistic ?one-day-at-a-time? approach to a disease that so often seems insurmountable. With a focus on reclaiming the power that... more » comes from a life free of dependency, Being Sober walks readers through the many phases of addiction and recovery without judgment or the overly "cultish" language of traditional 12-step plans. It also addresses the latest face of this disease: the "highly functioning" addict, or someone who is still able to achieve personal and professional success even as they battle a drug or alcohol problem. Dr. Haroutunian tackles this provocative issue head-on, offering new insight into why you don?t have to ?bottom out? to get help. Dr. Haroutunian is himself a recovering alcoholic and knows firsthand the challenges of sobriety. His background and expertise in the field of alcohol and drug treatment give him a powerful edge and perspective that is unparalleled in his field. Using clear, straightforward language, Being Sober offers a proven path toward an emotional sobriety and a rewarding new life based on gratitude, dignity, and self-respect. Including a Foreword written by Steven Tyler.« less