Over the Influence, Patt Denning
Over the Influence, Patt Denning
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Over the Influence
The Harm Reduction Guide to Controlling Your Drug and Alcohol Use: Second Edition

Author: Patt Denning, Jeannie Little

Narrator: Janina Edwards

Unabridged: 9 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/27/2022

Synopsis

"Just say no" just doesn't work for everyone. If you've tried to quit and failed, simply want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually, join the many thousands of readers who have turned to this empathic, science-based resource—now thoroughly revised. A powerful alternative to abstinence-only treatments, harm reduction helps you set and meet your own goals for gaining control over alcohol and drugs. Step by step, the expert authors guide you to determine:

● Which aspects of your habits may be harmful.

● How to protect your safety and make informed choices.

● What changes you would like to make.

● How to put your intentions into action.

● When it's time to seek help—and where to turn.

Updated to reflect a decade's worth of research, the fully revised second edition is even more practical—it features additional vivid stories, concrete examples, and more.

About Patt Denning

Patt Denning is director of clinical services and training at the Center for Harm Reduction Therapy (CHRT) in San Francisco, which she founded with Jeannie Little in 2000. CHRT provides a full range of harm reduction treatment services and trains hundreds of professionals each year. Widely recognized as an expert on drug treatment and dual diagnosis, Dr. Denning is one of the principal developers of harm reduction psychotherapy. She is a diplomate fellow in psychopharmacology and a certified addiction specialist through the American Psychological Association's College of Professional Psychology. With Jeannie Little, she is coauthor of Over the Influence, Second Edition (for the general public), and Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, Second Edition (for mental health professionals).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katharine

Just Say No is total BS and AA is helpful only to a small minority. I recommend learning about harm reduction. It's a concept that we all could use even if we don't abuse substances. ***This is a great book. Lots of ideas on how to deal with abuse. And it clarified for me why the word addiction is a......more

Goodreads review by Pablo

As an introduction to the topic, it was ok. The presentation of the basic concept of harm reduction makes sense and is persuasive (yes, there's a 'but' coming). But, I just got the impression that the authors were pro-drug use to some degree. There was a little bit too much glorifying of the 'benefi......more

Goodreads review by Derek

If I'd have found this book years ago I might have saved myself a lot of pain and one of my friends my still be alive. It's hard to give less than five stars to what is literally life-saving information. That's not to say the book is perfect, but it's damn close. This is great for explaining the pri......more

Goodreads review by Amber

Great info on harm reduction. A must read for therapists who want to use harm reduction in their practices and for people who would like to use harm reduction in their own lives.......more

Goodreads review by Marie

I really think the worksheets are cool and the drug guide at the end is very helpful!......more

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