Author(s): Kristin L. Dempsey; Dee-Dee Stout (Foreword by)

Addiction

Are you drinking or using too much and want to cut back? Perhaps you don't want to give it up for good, but you know you need to make a change. This workbook offers a powerful alternative to traditional "abstinence-only" programs, and draws on practices from harm reduction and motivational interviewing (MI) to help you explore your relationship with substance abuse and create an individualized recovery plan. In The Harm Reduction Workbook for Addiction, you'll find cutting-edge tools to help you move past shame and self-judgment, focus on self-reflection, and identify your strengths, You'll also discover your values, set achievable goals, and embrace your own motivation for recovery. Change doesn't have to happen overnight-it can happen at your own pace, in a way that works for you. If you're ready to transform your relationship with addiction and change your life for the better, this workbook can help you get started.