How to Quit Drugs for Good
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How to Quit Drugs for Good
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Table of Contents
Your Guide to Recovery
Preface
Introduction: How this Book Can Help
PART ONE: WHAT DO DRUGS MEAN TO YOU?
Chapter 1: Drugs of Abuse
Marijuana
Cocaine
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
Heroin, Opiates, and the Analgesics
Amphetamines and Other Stimulants
Depressants
PCP and Ketamine
For Explorers
Chapter 2: A New View of Drug Addiction
A Way of Coping
Something You Learn
Just a Part of You
Your Own Special Struggle
A Brain that Craves
A Body that Craves
Becoming Whole Again
Chapter 3: Do You Have a Problem with Drugs?
You’re the Best Judge
~ Test #1: One Question
Stop Hiding
~ Worksheet #1: Denials and Excuses
Now Take Another Look
~ Test #2: Do You Have a Problem with Drugs
What’s the Verdict?
Chapter 4: Are the Benefits Worth the Problems?
The Benefits of Using
~ Worksheet #2: My Reasons for Using Drugs
The Problems Caused by Using
Are Drugs Hurting You More Than You Know?
~ Practice #1: Dialogue with the Body
Drugs and Your Health
~ Checklist #1: Checklist of Medical Problems
Will You Need In-Patient Care?
Your Evaluation of the Problems
~ Worksheet #3: Problems You’d Like to Avoid
Do You Want to Quit?
~ Worksheet #4: Reasons for Quitting
PART TWO: PLANNING YOUR OWN PERSONAL APPROACH TO QUITTING
Chapter 5: What About Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
How NA Can Help
~ Practice #2: Try a Few Meetings
Drawbacks to NA
It’s Your Choice
~ Worksheet #5: My Decision about NA
Chapter 6: How to Break a Habit
All About Habits
Breaking Habits, Making Changes
~ Practice #3: Pick a Few Habits and Break Them
What Else Can You Do?
~ Checklist #2: Alternatives to Using Drugs
Yes You Can Change
Chapter 7: Healing Through Diet
The Importance of Diet
A Matter of Balance
Recommended Foods and Beverages
Healthful Ways of Cooking and Eating
To Supplement or Not to Supplement
How to Make the Change
How to Handle Cravings
~ Practice #4: Start Your New Diet
Chapter 8: Building Inner Strength
Exercise
~ Worksheet #6: Plan Your Own Exercise Program
~ Practice #5: Begin Doing It
Relaxation Techniques
~ Checklist #3: Relaxers: What Works Best for You?
Assertiveness Training
~ Practice #6: Assertive Responses: How to Remain Centered
Stress Management and Coping Techniques
~ Checklist #4: 22 Surefire Stress Reducers
Friendship
~ Practice #7: Find One Good Friend
Chapter 9: 30 Additional Ways to Renew Yourself
Acupuncture
Massage
Biofeedback
Bodywork/Body Movement
Hypnosis
Autogenic Training/Self-Hypnosis
Visualization
Affirmations
Subliminal Suggestion
A Clinic or a Live-In Program
Solitude and Self-Reflection
Healing with Laughter
Turn Off the TV
Fasting
Intestinal Cleansing
Herbal Remedies
Aromatherapy
Homeopathy
Chiropractic
A Chemical Deterrent to Drug Use
Alternative Approaches to Quitting Drugs
Counseling/Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Light Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Hug a Friend
Religion
Spiritual Healing
Charity/Altruism
Growing in Love
~ Worksheet #7: Which Techniques Will You Do?
PART THREE: QUITTING AND MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU
Chapter 10: Okay, Pick a Day
Use Everything You’ve Learned So Far
~ Worksheet #8: Your Master Plan
Promise Someone
Make a Contract
~ Worksheet #9: Contract to Quit Using Drugs
Pick a Day and Quit
~ Worksheet #10: Your Day
Chapter 11: Getting a Successful Start
Coping with Urges
~ Worksheet #11: 177 Ways to Cope with Urges
How Close Can You Get to Drugs?
~ Practice #8: Avoiding Temptation
For Anyone Who Asks You…
~ Checklist #5: Why I’m Not Using
Chapter 12: 15 Common Problems and How to Solve Them
Anxiety
Depression
Anger
Disturbed Sleep
Guilt
Overeating
Gastrointestinal Distress
Visions/Hallucinations
Fuzzy Thinking
The Same Old Family Situation
Sex
Friends
Setbacks
Slips
Celebrations/Parties
Chapter 13: Enjoying the Benefits of Not Using
Two Big Benefits
~ Worksheet #12: How Much Time Do You Save?
~ Worksheet #13: How Much Money Do You Save?
You Deserve a Reward
~ Checklist #6: Claim Your Prizes
Having Fun
~ Worksheet #14: The Benefits of Not Using
Chapter 14: Inspirations to Help Make Quitting Easy
Do One Thing at a Time
All Things Come to Those Who Wait
Old Endings Are New Beginnings
Everything Changes
Don’t Take Anything Too Seriously
Live this Very Moment
You Can’t Have Everything All at Once
Hear the Truth Within
Your Life Is as Long as You Want It to Be
You Can Have this Day for Free
Chapter 15: Making Your Life a Success
What Are Your Important Goals?
~ Worksheet #15: Personal Life Goals
Getting What You Want and Getting Good Results Without Drugs
Chapter 16: Freedom
Feeling Free
Steering Clear of Trouble
~ Practice #9: Three Ways to Keep Your Freedom
A New You
Afterword
Bibliography and Recommended Reading
Index
