Being Sober: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting To, Getting Through, and Living in Recovery

by Harry Haroutunian, Steven Tyler (Foreword by)

Overview

**As Featured on The Dr. Oz Show in Special Addiction Episode with Steven Tyler**
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 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781623360054
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	08/27/2013
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	662,828
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 8.84(h) x 0.67(d)

About the Author

Harry Haroutunian, MD, is the president and founding director of Dr. Harry: Recovery & Wellness Network and the former physician director of professional and residential programs at the Betty Ford Center. Board certified in both addiction and family medicine, Dr. Haroutunian is an internationally known speaker and authority on addiction. He lives in Rancho Mirage, California.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Foreword Steven Tyler xi

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 The Disease of Addiction 1

Chapter 2 But I'm not a Falling-Down Drunk! 21

Chapter 3 The High-Functioning Addict 35

Chapter 4 What to Expect in Recovery 57

Chapter 5 The Twelve Steps: As Simple as it Gets 69

Chapter 6 Spiritual Awakening (Stop Yawning!) 97

Chapter 7 The Culture of Recovery: Working The Program 109

Chapter 8 One Day at a Time 131

Chapter 9 Relapse (Not Again!) 147

Chapter 10 Understanding Cross-Addiction 167

Chapter 11 Prescription Drug Abuse 181

Chapter 12 Hope Survives 191

Chapter 13 Making the First Move 201

Chapter 14 Promises, Promises 217

Chapter 15 The Twelve Traditions 223

Epilogue 229

Helpful Resources 231

Index 233

Editorial Reviews

The physician director of professional and residential programs at the Betty Ford Center shares his accumulated wisdom to help people deal with drug and alcohol abuse.”—Publishers Weekly

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