Practical tips for stopping drinking, and being able to continue your gains.

“Managing Addictions: Cognitive, Emotive, and Behavioral Techniques” provides a Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach to the treatment of addictive behaviors. Cognitive, emotive, and behavioral modalities are presented to guide the therapist in treating their clients. In addition to addressing substance abuse, the book considers shopping, eating, gambling, and sexual behaviors.

“Sex, Drugs, Gambling, & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions” is a straightforward and informative workbook for helping individuals treat their addictions with a scientifically validated method. Dr. Horvath offers the reader an alternative approach to treating their addiction without the label of an “addict,” or reference to a higher power. He explains various ways to cope and connect with others to aid the reader in treating their addiction. The workbook begins by focusing on what an addiction is, what the causes are, and what overcoming an addiction truly means.

While Alcoholics Anonymous has undoubtedly been of great help to many individuals who have problems with alcohol, it is not a “cure all”, and certainly not the only method for dealing with problem drinking.