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| View Larger Image | Aging and Addiction: Helping Older Adults Overcome Alcohol or Medication Dependence (Hazelden Guidebooks) | Paperbackby Carol Colleran (Author), Debra Jay (Author)
| List Price: | $15.95 | | Price: | $11.96 | | You Save: | $3.99 (25%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 13 to 14 days |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Hazelden | | Page Count: | 232 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 07, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 540,491th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Addiction among older adults is a hidden and hushed problem. Signs and symptoms of alcohol or medication abuse can easily be mistaken for conditions related to aging. And even when friends or family members recognize signs of addiction, they often discount the need for intervention or treatment. With an estimated three million older Americans struggling with alcohol and drug misuse and abuse, Aging and Addiction is a much-needed resource. The authors, both experts in the field of addiction treatment and intervention, provide a respectful, definitive guide for recognizing and addressing substance abuse among older adults. Key topics include: understanding the relationship between aging and addiction, finding help for a loved one, and recognizing the treatment needs of older adults. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 7 reviews)
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Very helpful book by Rita Rittenhouse  5 Stars
June 15, 2009
I am so glad that there is a book that covers such a sad situation with great insights.
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For anyone concerned about an older parent 5 Stars
July 07, 2003
This book is written for anyone concerned about an older parent, grandparent or other older adult who has a problem with alcohol or mood-altering medications. It is the only book I've found that covers this topic so completely and, not only does it explain the problem clearly, it offers practical steps to help the older person get the right kind of help and live out the rest of their golden years sober -- able to, once again, enjoy family, grandchildren and friends. Best insight: many of the things attributed to aging can be a result of addiction. With sobriety, many or all of the problems go away.
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Emotional reading 5 Stars
March 26, 2003
I have suffered from food addiction for many years. This book has helped me dig deep into myself to find out when my eating disorder began. If you suffer from an eating disorder or would like to better understand how an eating disorder affects the life of someone you care about, this book is definately worth purchasing.
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Enlightening and a God Send 5 Stars
February 11, 2003
This book gave me what I'd been searching for -- a guide to help my 67 year old mother who has a serious alcohol problem. She didn't remember conversations, slurred her words, had falls during the night, had bruises on her face and arms, ate poorly, isolated from us and her friends, and refused to see a doctor. I slowly watched my wonderful mother change before my eyes. I couldn't even trust her to babysit her grandchildren. This book not only gave me the information I needed, but helped get my reluctant brother and sister to finally agree to get our mother help. I give this book my wholehearted endorsement and recommend it to anyone worried about an older parent who has an alcohol problem. I haven't found any other book like it.
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Inspirational by www.bookshipper.blogspot.com/ (Montreal, Quebec) 5 Stars
October 07, 2002
I purchased this book because this is a subject that is very close to me. The premise of the book (a food addict attends a clinic to help her understand her food addiction) was of great interest to me. The use of food addict was also something that drew me to this book, as I have believed for a long time that there is such a thing.This book does not disappoint. The author is very honest in her detailing of her experiences. From the beginning when she felt that this clinic stay was of no use to her, we can feel the pain she was in. The story simply gets more fascinating (and candid) as the author reveals herself more and more. In the end, you are cheering her on.I have found this book to be extremely helpful in looking at the whole body image, wellness issue in a totally different view. If you are hoping for a quick fix, this would not be the book for you.But if you believe that you can achieve wellness by better understanding your body and mind, this is the book for you.Excellent purchase!
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A guided journal to help overeaters get to the heart and soul of their eating patterns. Debbie Danowski guides readers through approximately sixty writing exercises on topics such as fear, shame, forgiveness, progress, abstinence, and goals. The Overeater's Journal is divided into three sections: physical, emotional, spiritual and includes a reproducible food log. Many sources were used to identify the need for a journal on this topic, and Danowski has a solid trade and professional...
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| The Emotional Eater's Book of Inspiration: 90 Truths You Need to Know to Overcome Your Food Addiction
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| Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention
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| Anatomy of a Food Addiction: The Brain Chemistry of Overeating: An Effective Program to Overcome Compulsive Eating (3rd Edition)
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HOPE, HELP, AND A REAL EXPLANATION FOR THE DISEASE OF FOOD ADDICTION If you have struggled with compulsive eating, dieting, and the guilt and conflict they bring, your life will be changed by this important, life-affirming, and astonishingly wise book. Anne Katherine, a Certified Eating Disorders Therapist and former compulsive eater, explains the chemical reactions in the brain that work in conjunction with lifelong emotional conflicts to make food—particularly sugar and...
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