Recovery Library

“The Complete Family Guide to Addiction” by Thomas F. Harrison and Hilary S. Connery, MD, PhD, serves as an essential, comprehensive resource for family members and loved ones grappling with the complexities of addiction. The book’s central philosophy views addiction as a family disease, one that affects and reshapes the emotional and behavioral dynamics of...

In “The Craving Mind,” psychiatrist and neuroscientist Judson Brewer, M.D., Ph.D., reveals the scientific unity underlying all forms of addiction and compulsive behavior—from smoking and overeating to obsessively checking a smartphone. The book’s central argument is that craving is a universal, scientifically measurable phenomenon rooted in the brain’s simple, evolutionar...More

“The Daily Buddhist: 366 Days of Wisdom for Happiness, Inner Freedom, and Mindful Living” by Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca is a practical and inspiring daily reader designed to integrate the transformative power of Buddhist wisdom into every day of the year. This book is structured as a year-long journey, with each day offering a...

“The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook” by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley is a comprehensive and practical guide for mastering the transformative tools of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This evidence-based approach is specifically designed to help individuals who struggle with overwhelming emotions, unstable relationships, and impulsive, self-destr...More

Book Synopsis: The Freedom Model for Addictions   “The Freedom Model for Addictions: Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap,” developed by the Baldwin Research Institute, Inc., offers a radical, non-12-step alternative to traditional addiction treatment. Authors Steven Slate and Mark Scheeren assert that the conventional recovery system—which relies on the disease model, the con...More

In “The Heart of Addiction,” prominent psychoanalyst Lance Dodes, M.D., presents his revolutionary and compassionate theory that addiction is not a disease, but a psychological symptom rooted in intense emotional distress. Dodes argues that the core mechanism driving any addictive behavior—whether it is substance abuse, gambling, or compulsive eating—is the need to cope with an...

“The Meditation Guidebook for Beginners: A Mindfulness Meditation Workbook” by Dane Krauss is a clear, step-by-step manual designed to help anyone establish and sustain a personal meditation practice. Recognizing that the biggest hurdle for beginners is knowing where to start, this workbook demystifies mindfulness, breaking it down into simple, manageable daily exercises. The book’s ...More

In “The Mindful Brain,” clinical professor and neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., offers a powerful exploration of how mindfulness practice can physically and functionally rewire the brain to cultivate greater well-being. The book’s core message is that mindfulness is not just a spiritual practice; it is a profound biological tool that strengthens the brain’s ability...

In “The Mindful Way through Anxiety,” clinical psychologists Susan M. Orsillo, PhD, and Lizabeth Roemer, PhD, present a practical, evidence-based approach to managing chronic worry and reclaiming inner peace. The book’s core message challenges the deeply ingrained belief that the only way to deal with anxiety is to fight it, control it, or avoid it—strategies...

“The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction” by Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, and Julie S. Kraft, MA, LMFT, is a practical, evidence-based guide designed to help individuals manage the intense emotional states that often fuel addictive behaviors. The book’s core strength is its integrative approach, skillfully blending the mindful self-acceptance of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), t...More

The “Sober Starting Today Workbook” by Deborah Sosin, MSW, LICSW, is a highly practical and compassionate guide that directly equips individuals with powerful, evidence-based tools for overcoming addiction. The book’s strength lies in its effective synthesis of Mindfulness techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies. This dual approach provides readers with both ...More

In “The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind Twelve-Step Programs and the Rehab Industry,” Dr. Lance Dodes and Zachary Dodes deliver a controversial yet meticulously researched critique of the dominant American addiction treatment model. The book argues that the belief in the overwhelming success of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and 12-Step based rehabilitation centers is...