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Spickard, Anderson, 1931-

Dying for a drink / Anderson Spickard, Jr., Barbara R. Thompson.

Nashville, Tenn. : W Pub. Group, ©2005.

xvii, 217 pages ; 22 cm

Why do people become alcoholics? Is addiction a disease or a sin? How do you tell if someone is simply drinking too much or is genuinely addicted? What can family members and friends do to help stop the downward spiral of an alcoholic? What positive role can the church play? Is it ever necessary to seek professional intervention? Does Alcoholics Anonymous really help?

Alcoholism -- Treatment.

Alcoholics -- Rehabilitation.

Thompson, Barbara R.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-215).

An equal opportunity epidemic -- It could never happen to me -- Who's at risk? -- How much is too much? -- Abuse--or addiction? -- Early warning signs -- "Don't call me an alcoholic!" -- The supporting cast -- A partner's point of view -- The family trap -- "Somebody's going to get it!" -- Too much too soon -- Games children play -- Five myths of addiction -- Motivation for change : first steps -- Letting go -- Getting help : new tools for intervention -- Group intervention : love and honesty -- Decision time -- Some words of caution -- Paths to sobriety -- When the honeymoon ends -- Guidelines for recovering alcoholics -- Family recovery -- Relapse prevention -- What if the alcoholic never stops drinking? -- A call to action.

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