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Changing your relationship with Alcohol is a process, not perfection.
“When you consistently maintain Unwavering Faith and put forth Extraordinary Effort over an extended period of time, you cannot fail. You may stumble. You might experience setbacks, but your success will ultimately move from possible…to probable… to inevitable.” Hal Elrod Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything. “Those who understand you won’t judge you, those who judge you don’t understand you” |
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Articles and resources for Alcohol Use Disorder - (AUD)
Click here for What to expect after you stop drinking
This Naked Mind - Annie Grace - Excellent resource to understand AUD - https://thisnakedmind.com/
Benefits of Journaling - Please read.
A powerful and effective App for mindfulness to acknowledge and identify behavioral patterns, and most importantly, change outlook and change behaviors.
The app is called Daylio - https://daylio.net/
"Alcohol hijacks neural pathways that were developed for our evolutionary benefit" - Read Below
Dopamine Nation - Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain.
Box Breathing ca be extremely helpful to make it through a craving. Learn to recognize that your having an emotional and physical response. This can include irritability, anxiety, depressed, hungry, lonely, tired and bored. Then utilize the box breathing exercise from Dr. Melissa Young, MD -
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/box-breathing-benefits
A Book called "Buzzed" written by Ph.D from Duke University - Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol tom Ecstasy - www.amazon.com/Buzzed-Straight-Alcohol-Ecstasy-Revised/dp/0393344517
Excellent website about the effects of risks associated with suddenly stopping drinking - https://hams.cc/
The Cure for Alcoholism The Medically Proven Way to Eliminate Alcohol Addiction Dr. Roy Eskapa -
https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Alcoholism-Medically-Eliminate-Addiction/dp/1937856135
Quit Like A Woman - https://www.quitlikeawoman.com/
Clear Minds Hypnotherapy Sessions - Check out the Alcohol Section
Drunk-ish: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol - https://www.amazon.com/Drunk-ish-Memoir-Loving-Leaving-Alcohol-ebook/dp/B0C7RNXRHZ
Rachael Hart - Available to treat AUD in all states (Alcohol Coaches with a specific program) https://rachelhart.com/about/
Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol
Change your drinking on your own terms with free licensed therapist moderated groups, medication assisted support, individual therapy, and no judgement.
Rebranding our shame, Dr. Adi Jaffe - https://tedx.ucla.edu/project/adi_jaffe_rebranding_our_shame/
Here's a phenomenal link which describes 9 nutrients to help you overcome withdrawel and and recovery.
https://www.optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/9-nutrients-proven-to-help-you-overcome-addiction-and-withdrawal-nutrition-recovery-vitamins-minerals-amino-acid-symptoms-supplements-diet-substance-drug-abuse-syndrome-cravings-opiate-alcoholism-food
Dax Shepard’s Important Sobriety Lesson Why we should stop feeling ashamed of our sobriety, no matter how many tries it takes.https://medium.com/exploring-sobriety/dax-shepards-important-sobriety-lesson-a7216411ddbc
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+unexpected+joy+of+being+sober&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijQ2YjmlicGoS_yfvwvQgfdg33K_DmCyO06APtZGUISjXNS1HqYcSXMaAmh5EALw_wcB&hvadid=243379593780&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12149589001564718165&hvtargid=kwd-384358160350&hydadcr=15554_10342184&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_68bo7h7f5h_e
Dr. William Porter - Alcohol Explained - https://youtu.be/lQAYU-vEe9w
Sunshine Warm Sober: Unexpected sober joy that lasts - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1783253398/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
The Phoenix’s mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover and live. https://thephoenix.org/about-us/
Rational Recovery: The New Cure for Substance Addiction - Book by Jack Trimpey - Here is a link to amazon where to find this book. https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Recovery-Cure-Substance-Addiction/dp/0671528580/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOqZBhDNARIsAACsbfLkfYt7JOXjNzBc_sHALa6ZgbLb5kcumpX9e0UygUvOMKC_zYCz7mEaAgdkEALw_wcB&hvadid=241608910745&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2685026251835896892&hvtargid=kwd-10650099947&hydadcr=15522_10340746&keywords=rational+recovery+book&qid=1664829192&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjEzIiwicXNhIjoiMC42OSIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTYifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-1
Recovery Action Plan PDF worksheet from Dr. Ruth Ware - Recovery Action Plan
Julia Ross - The Craving Cure - https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-cure/
The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Take Charge of Your Emotions - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142003646/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
The Abstinence Myth by Adi Jaffe, PhD offers a hopeful, research-based framework for transformation by an addiction expert and renowned TEDx speaker who overcame his own addiction and has guided hundreds of clients into lives of joy and purpose. https://www.amazon.com/Abstinence-Myth-Approach-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1732239401
One Little Pill - An enjoyable movie that helps explain the medication called Naltrexone used to overcome Alcohol Addiction - https://www.onelittlepillmovie.com/
The neurochemical nature of addiction - Medical Article - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncir.2013.00152/full
Neurotransmitters in alcoholism: A review of neurobiological and genetic studies - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4065474/
Benefits of Journaling - Please read.
A powerful and effective App for mindfulness to acknowledge and identify behavioral patterns, and most importantly, change outlook and change behaviors.
The app is called Daylio - https://daylio.net/
"Alcohol hijacks neural pathways that were developed for our evolutionary benefit" - Read Below
Dopamine Nation - Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain.
Box Breathing ca be extremely helpful to make it through a craving. Learn to recognize that your having an emotional and physical response. This can include irritability, anxiety, depressed, hungry, lonely, tired and bored. Then utilize the box breathing exercise from Dr. Melissa Young, MD -
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/box-breathing-benefits
A Book called "Buzzed" written by Ph.D from Duke University - Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol tom Ecstasy - www.amazon.com/Buzzed-Straight-Alcohol-Ecstasy-Revised/dp/0393344517
Excellent website about the effects of risks associated with suddenly stopping drinking - https://hams.cc/
The Cure for Alcoholism The Medically Proven Way to Eliminate Alcohol Addiction Dr. Roy Eskapa -
https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Alcoholism-Medically-Eliminate-Addiction/dp/1937856135
Quit Like A Woman - https://www.quitlikeawoman.com/
Clear Minds Hypnotherapy Sessions - Check out the Alcohol Section
Drunk-ish: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol - https://www.amazon.com/Drunk-ish-Memoir-Loving-Leaving-Alcohol-ebook/dp/B0C7RNXRHZ
Rachael Hart - Available to treat AUD in all states (Alcohol Coaches with a specific program) https://rachelhart.com/about/
Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol
Change your drinking on your own terms with free licensed therapist moderated groups, medication assisted support, individual therapy, and no judgement.
Rebranding our shame, Dr. Adi Jaffe - https://tedx.ucla.edu/project/adi_jaffe_rebranding_our_shame/
Here's a phenomenal link which describes 9 nutrients to help you overcome withdrawel and and recovery.
https://www.optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/9-nutrients-proven-to-help-you-overcome-addiction-and-withdrawal-nutrition-recovery-vitamins-minerals-amino-acid-symptoms-supplements-diet-substance-drug-abuse-syndrome-cravings-opiate-alcoholism-food
Dax Shepard’s Important Sobriety Lesson Why we should stop feeling ashamed of our sobriety, no matter how many tries it takes.https://medium.com/exploring-sobriety/dax-shepards-important-sobriety-lesson-a7216411ddbc
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+unexpected+joy+of+being+sober&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijQ2YjmlicGoS_yfvwvQgfdg33K_DmCyO06APtZGUISjXNS1HqYcSXMaAmh5EALw_wcB&hvadid=243379593780&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12149589001564718165&hvtargid=kwd-384358160350&hydadcr=15554_10342184&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_68bo7h7f5h_e
Dr. William Porter - Alcohol Explained - https://youtu.be/lQAYU-vEe9w
Sunshine Warm Sober: Unexpected sober joy that lasts - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1783253398/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
The Phoenix’s mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover and live. https://thephoenix.org/about-us/
Rational Recovery: The New Cure for Substance Addiction - Book by Jack Trimpey - Here is a link to amazon where to find this book. https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Recovery-Cure-Substance-Addiction/dp/0671528580/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOqZBhDNARIsAACsbfLkfYt7JOXjNzBc_sHALa6ZgbLb5kcumpX9e0UygUvOMKC_zYCz7mEaAgdkEALw_wcB&hvadid=241608910745&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2685026251835896892&hvtargid=kwd-10650099947&hydadcr=15522_10340746&keywords=rational+recovery+book&qid=1664829192&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjEzIiwicXNhIjoiMC42OSIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTYifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-1
Recovery Action Plan PDF worksheet from Dr. Ruth Ware - Recovery Action Plan
Julia Ross - The Craving Cure - https://www.juliarosscures.com/craving-cure/
The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Take Charge of Your Emotions - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142003646/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
The Abstinence Myth by Adi Jaffe, PhD offers a hopeful, research-based framework for transformation by an addiction expert and renowned TEDx speaker who overcame his own addiction and has guided hundreds of clients into lives of joy and purpose. https://www.amazon.com/Abstinence-Myth-Approach-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1732239401
One Little Pill - An enjoyable movie that helps explain the medication called Naltrexone used to overcome Alcohol Addiction - https://www.onelittlepillmovie.com/
The neurochemical nature of addiction - Medical Article - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncir.2013.00152/full
Neurotransmitters in alcoholism: A review of neurobiological and genetic studies - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4065474/
Helpful Tip for recovery from an expert (anonymous)
It's not possible to avoid all tempting situations or to block internal triggers, so you'll need a range of strategies to handle urges to drink. Here are some options:
Remind yourself of your reasons for making a change. Carry your top reasons on a wallet card or in an electronic message that you can access easily, such as on a mobile phone or a saved email. (Visit the pros and cons page to list and sort your reasons.) Talk it through with someone you trust. Have a trusted friend on standby for a phone call, or bring one along for support in situations where you might be tempted to drink. Distract yourself with a healthy, alternative activity. For different situations, come up with engaging short, mid-range, and longer options, like texting or calling someone, watching short online videos, lifting weights to music, showering, meditating, taking a walk, or doing a hobby. Challenge the thought that drives the urge. Stop it, analyze the error in it, and replace it. Example: “It couldn't hurt to have one little drink. WAIT a minute—what am I thinking? One could hurt, as I've seen ‘just one’ lead to lots more. I am sticking with my choice not to drink.” Ride it out without giving in. Instead of fighting an urge, accept it as normal and temporary. As you ride it out, keep in mind that it will soon crest like an ocean wave and pass. Leave tempting situations quickly and gracefully. It helps to plan your escape in advance.
Remind yourself of your reasons for making a change. Carry your top reasons on a wallet card or in an electronic message that you can access easily, such as on a mobile phone or a saved email. (Visit the pros and cons page to list and sort your reasons.) Talk it through with someone you trust. Have a trusted friend on standby for a phone call, or bring one along for support in situations where you might be tempted to drink. Distract yourself with a healthy, alternative activity. For different situations, come up with engaging short, mid-range, and longer options, like texting or calling someone, watching short online videos, lifting weights to music, showering, meditating, taking a walk, or doing a hobby. Challenge the thought that drives the urge. Stop it, analyze the error in it, and replace it. Example: “It couldn't hurt to have one little drink. WAIT a minute—what am I thinking? One could hurt, as I've seen ‘just one’ lead to lots more. I am sticking with my choice not to drink.” Ride it out without giving in. Instead of fighting an urge, accept it as normal and temporary. As you ride it out, keep in mind that it will soon crest like an ocean wave and pass. Leave tempting situations quickly and gracefully. It helps to plan your escape in advance.
Online Support Groups:
https://www.thezoocrew.org/ - 24 hour meetings
https://lifering.org/ - Life Ring - Secular Recovery
https://www.intherooms.com/home/ - In the Rooms
smartrecovery.org/ - Smart Recovery - SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Joinmonument.com - Change your drinking on your own terms with free licensed therapist moderated groups, medication assisted support, individual therapy, and no judgement.
https://lifering.org/ - Life Ring - Secular Recovery
https://www.intherooms.com/home/ - In the Rooms
smartrecovery.org/ - Smart Recovery - SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Joinmonument.com - Change your drinking on your own terms with free licensed therapist moderated groups, medication assisted support, individual therapy, and no judgement.
Trauma - PTSD treatment information related to AUD.
Workbook: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (Healing Books) https://www.amazon.com/Workbook-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/1922940828/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?hvadid=598726035089&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5563093518701351757&hvtargid=kwd-52082394281&hydadcr=15524_13558553&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1702480376&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
The Book - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=598726035089&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5563093518701351757&hvtargid=kwd-52082394281&hydadcr=15524_13558553&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1702480638&sr=8-1
Neurofeedback 101: Rewiring the Brain for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Beyond (without medication) - Softcover - Cohen, Michael P.https://www.abebooks.com/products/isbn/9780578620312?cm_sp=rec-_-pd_detail-1-d_0-_-plp&ref_=pd_detail-1-d_0
The Book - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=598726035089&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5563093518701351757&hvtargid=kwd-52082394281&hydadcr=15524_13558553&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1702480638&sr=8-1
Neurofeedback 101: Rewiring the Brain for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Beyond (without medication) - Softcover - Cohen, Michael P.https://www.abebooks.com/products/isbn/9780578620312?cm_sp=rec-_-pd_detail-1-d_0-_-plp&ref_=pd_detail-1-d_0
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Dr. Andrew Huberman - Alcohol and your health
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The Brain and Recovery: An Update on the Neuroscience of Addiction
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Dr. Kevin McCauley: "New Perspectives on Addiction & Recovery"
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The Brain and Recovery: An Update on the Neuroscience of Addiction
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Dr. Humberman Sleep Videos
Alcohol And Sleep - What Is The Connection?
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Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Concentration Waiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol.
https://www.amazon.com/Sober-Curious-Blissful-Limitless-Connection-ebook/dp/B0796V2RPG/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-JyUBhCuARIsANUqQ_LaGMMsqdtcFC5IRScF4Fhsra6vu682RxFd3H3f-pAtujYOrDyS1LYaAkdJEALw_wcB&hvadid=312002132855&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17019497000747369229&hvtargid=kwd-565284831545&hydadcr=22532_10353776&keywords=sober+curious&qid=1653057585&sr=8-1
Education about Vitamin B, C, D, Magnesium, Selenium and Zinc.
https://www.amazon.com/Sober-Curious-Blissful-Limitless-Connection-ebook/dp/B0796V2RPG/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-JyUBhCuARIsANUqQ_LaGMMsqdtcFC5IRScF4Fhsra6vu682RxFd3H3f-pAtujYOrDyS1LYaAkdJEALw_wcB&hvadid=312002132855&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17019497000747369229&hvtargid=kwd-565284831545&hydadcr=22532_10353776&keywords=sober+curious&qid=1653057585&sr=8-1
Education about Vitamin B, C, D, Magnesium, Selenium and Zinc.
Managing Anxiety
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Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety | Huberman Lab Podcast #10
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Overcoming Anxiety
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Anxiety:
Alcoholism and Social Anxiety Quiz - https://everlastrecovery.com/alcoholism-and-social-anxiety-quiz/Joinmonument.com
Tools for understand and coping with anxiety - https://soberawkward.podbean.com/
SOS for Emotions - https://www.amazon.com/SOS-Help-Emotions-Managing-Depression/dp/0935111522
The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders - John E. Sarno Guided breathing to a therapeutic level of less than 10 breaths per minute. It's main purpose is naturally to lower blood pressure. https://www.resperate.com/d-resperate/
Alcoholism and Social Anxiety Quiz - https://everlastrecovery.com/alcoholism-and-social-anxiety-quiz/Joinmonument.com
Tools for understand and coping with anxiety - https://soberawkward.podbean.com/
SOS for Emotions - https://www.amazon.com/SOS-Help-Emotions-Managing-Depression/dp/0935111522
The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders - John E. Sarno Guided breathing to a therapeutic level of less than 10 breaths per minute. It's main purpose is naturally to lower blood pressure. https://www.resperate.com/d-resperate/
Changing Behavioral Patterns:
Atomic Habits - ttps://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
The Power of Habit - https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/
Dr. Huberman's video - Changing behavioral patterns - https://youtu.be/i3tCAXfv07g
Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior - https://www.amazon.com/Rewire-Overcome-Addictions-Self-Destruc-Behavior/dp/0147516323
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=breaking+the+habits+of+being+yourself&i=stripbooks&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8O-VBhCpARIsACMvVLPtvyBzVaB1knDFYpUsnoSJEKtl_rQZhjBEV7BBtwg1wbrz_a2aVDsaAr70EALw_wcB&hvadid=568578454765&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2483407169837686653&hvtargid=kwd-365505049166&hydadcr=22598_13378909&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7ov7r3th5j_e
Allen Cars - Easy Way to Control Alcohol - https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easyway-Control-Alcohol/dp/1848374658
Clever Fox Addiction Journal - https://cleverfoxplanner.com/products/addiction-recovery-journal
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MGFBRW/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
The Body Keeps the Score -
The Body Keeps the Score is the inspiring story of how a group of therapists and scientists— together with their courageous and memorable patients—has struggled to integrate recent advances in brain science, attachment research, and body awareness into treatments that can free trauma survivors from the tyranny of the past. These new paths to recovery activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to rewire disturbed functioning and rebuild step by step the ability to “know what you know and feel what you feel.” They also offer experiences that directly counteract the helplessness and invisibility associated with trauma, enabling both adults and children to reclaim ownership of their bodies and their lives.
The Power of Habit - https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/
Dr. Huberman's video - Changing behavioral patterns - https://youtu.be/i3tCAXfv07g
Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior - https://www.amazon.com/Rewire-Overcome-Addictions-Self-Destruc-Behavior/dp/0147516323
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=breaking+the+habits+of+being+yourself&i=stripbooks&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8O-VBhCpARIsACMvVLPtvyBzVaB1knDFYpUsnoSJEKtl_rQZhjBEV7BBtwg1wbrz_a2aVDsaAr70EALw_wcB&hvadid=568578454765&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2483407169837686653&hvtargid=kwd-365505049166&hydadcr=22598_13378909&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7ov7r3th5j_e
Allen Cars - Easy Way to Control Alcohol - https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easyway-Control-Alcohol/dp/1848374658
Clever Fox Addiction Journal - https://cleverfoxplanner.com/products/addiction-recovery-journal
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MGFBRW/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
The Body Keeps the Score -
The Body Keeps the Score is the inspiring story of how a group of therapists and scientists— together with their courageous and memorable patients—has struggled to integrate recent advances in brain science, attachment research, and body awareness into treatments that can free trauma survivors from the tyranny of the past. These new paths to recovery activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to rewire disturbed functioning and rebuild step by step the ability to “know what you know and feel what you feel.” They also offer experiences that directly counteract the helplessness and invisibility associated with trauma, enabling both adults and children to reclaim ownership of their bodies and their lives.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome - PAWS
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) Explained: Symptoms, Timeline, and Coping Strategies (Updated for 2024)https://www.soberpowered.com/getting-started-blog/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome-paws-explained-symptoms-timeline-and-coping-strategies-updated-for-2024#:~:text=What%2520is%2520Post-Acute%2520Withdrawal%2520Syndrome%2520%2528PAWS%2529%253F%25201%2520PAWS,of%2520substance%2520abused%252C%2520and%2520individual%2520health%2520and%2520genetics
Understanding Post Acute Withdrawel Syndrome - PAWS - https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): What Is PAWS? https://americanaddictioncenters.org/withdrawal-timelines-treatments/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome
Understanding Post Acute Withdrawel Syndrome - PAWS - https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): What Is PAWS? https://americanaddictioncenters.org/withdrawal-timelines-treatments/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome
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Judith Grisel, Ph.D - Incredible insight into AUD - Neuroscience of addiction
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How I overcame alcoholism | Claudia Christian | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool
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Rational Recovery: The New Cure for Substance Addiction - https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Recovery-Cure-Substance-Addiction/dp/0671528580
Refuge Recovery - https://www.refugerecovery.org/
Excellent resource for nutrition, health and addiction by Stanford trained MD, Dr. Andrew Huberman - https://hubermanlab.com/
Dr. Huberman's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewHubermanLab
Alcohol Free Lifestyle - https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/new
Helpful App to help regain your family's trust in Recovery - https://www.bactrack.com/products/bactrack-mobile-smartphone-breathalyzer
Amazon Link for BACtrack - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026IBZSK/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
Ted Talk - "Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong." https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong?language=en
It Didn’t start with you - https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family-ebook/dp/B013D6640M/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zSN-df94h4jJ0WLu8nxw2WUEbn7awnthoQVEzdyCG_U5KxButSogthoCOvgQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241607536934&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=987568243415064479&hvtargid=kwd-173751031289&hydadcr=15524_10340834&keywords=it+didn%27t+start+with+you&qid=1645554980&sr=8-1
Approved medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
Mayo Clinic - Naltrexone - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naltrexone-oral-route/description/drg-20068408
Mayo Clinic - Acamprosate
Acamprosate helps balance the neurotransmitter called Gaba - What is the main role of GABA? Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that functions as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter for the central nervous system (CNS). It functions to reduce neuronal excitability by inhibiting nerve transmission. The chemicals in alcohol actually reduce the production of GABA in the brain and throughout the body. When people do not have enough GABA to regulate their emotions, they often experience more mental health issues such as stress, depression, and paranoia. "Acamprosate is a medication that reduces cravings for alcohol and may reduce prolonged symptoms of withdrawal, such as insomnia and anxiety1. It is felt to restore the normal glutamate-GABA balance in the human brain, which is believed to play a role in the development of anxiety"
Mayo Clinic - Disulfiram - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/disulfiram-oral-route/description/drg-20063488
Topamax -
Refuge Recovery - https://www.refugerecovery.org/
Excellent resource for nutrition, health and addiction by Stanford trained MD, Dr. Andrew Huberman - https://hubermanlab.com/
Dr. Huberman's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewHubermanLab
Alcohol Free Lifestyle - https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/new
Helpful App to help regain your family's trust in Recovery - https://www.bactrack.com/products/bactrack-mobile-smartphone-breathalyzer
Amazon Link for BACtrack - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026IBZSK/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
Ted Talk - "Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong." https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong?language=en
It Didn’t start with you - https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family-ebook/dp/B013D6640M/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zSN-df94h4jJ0WLu8nxw2WUEbn7awnthoQVEzdyCG_U5KxButSogthoCOvgQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241607536934&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012422&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=987568243415064479&hvtargid=kwd-173751031289&hydadcr=15524_10340834&keywords=it+didn%27t+start+with+you&qid=1645554980&sr=8-1
Approved medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
Mayo Clinic - Naltrexone - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naltrexone-oral-route/description/drg-20068408
Mayo Clinic - Acamprosate
Acamprosate helps balance the neurotransmitter called Gaba - What is the main role of GABA? Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that functions as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter for the central nervous system (CNS). It functions to reduce neuronal excitability by inhibiting nerve transmission. The chemicals in alcohol actually reduce the production of GABA in the brain and throughout the body. When people do not have enough GABA to regulate their emotions, they often experience more mental health issues such as stress, depression, and paranoia. "Acamprosate is a medication that reduces cravings for alcohol and may reduce prolonged symptoms of withdrawal, such as insomnia and anxiety1. It is felt to restore the normal glutamate-GABA balance in the human brain, which is believed to play a role in the development of anxiety"
Mayo Clinic - Disulfiram - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/disulfiram-oral-route/description/drg-20063488
Topamax -
- Substance use disorders: There is some evidence that Topamax can reduce alcohol cravings and help with the management of alcohol use disorder.
- Enhancement of GABA Activity:
- GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Topamax increases GABA activity, which helps to stabilize brain activity and reduces the occurrence of seizures.
- Inhibition of Excitatory Neurotransmitters:
- Topamax also inhibits the activity of glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter. By reducing glutamate's activity, Topamax helps prevent excessive neuronal firing, which can contribute to seizures and other neurological issues.
- Blockage of Sodium Channels:
- Topamax blocks voltage-gated sodium channels, which plays a role in reducing the hyperexcitability of neurons. This action is important in preventing seizures by stabilizing nerve cell activity.
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibition:
- Topamax inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, which helps regulate the balance of acids and bases in the body. This mechanism is thought to contribute to the drug's effectiveness in treating seizures and migraines.