Introduction

The workbook addresses several concepts and starts with the prevention of relapse. The major part of the workbook is how to develop support systems for maintaining recovery that contribute to successful recovery.

Contributing Factors to Addiction

The text shows many elements that contribute to addiction. It goes into detail about the genetic aspects of addiction. There is also a segment of how executive functioning of the brain can get impaired with addiction that compromises judgment, impulse control, and the ability to organize.

Recovery and Brain Function

But these impairments can be temporary with practicing having good judgment and impulse control, since new neuropathways can develop with exercising these functions.

Stages of Recovery

The stages of recovery and change are reviewed as well as the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. One chapter is dedicated to powerlessness and unmanageability.

References

At the end of each chapter, there are references for the reader to consult that have been used for the content of the workbook chapters.