Over the Influence
The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol
New York : Guilford Press, [2004]
Format: Book
Description: xix, 328 pages : charts ; 24 cm
"It's possible to reduce the harm of alcohol and drugs by making changes in the substances you choose and in how and where you use them. It's your right to confront emotional problems and other challenges that are tied up with your use of drugs or alcohol - not only after you've quit but while you're working toward your harm reduction goals. This is where you'll find out how - through the honesty, empathy, and wisdom of these experienced professionals and the inspiring examples of others you'll meet in these pages."--Jacket.
Contents:
Addiction : is it all or nothing? -- So if we're not addicts, what's the harm? -- How much is too much? -- So why do I keep using? -- To change or not to change -- How do I know exactly what my problem is? -- Practicing harm reduction : substance use management -- Practicing harm reduction : how to take care of yourself while still using -- Finding the right help -- Is harm reduction working?
ISBN:
1572309474
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
HEALTH Addiction Den | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-317) and index.