Alternative Treatments of Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Safe, effective and affordable approaches and how to use them

This book is offered as a practical resource on safe, effective and affordable treatments of alcohol and drug abuse. The book is part of a series on alternative treatments of mental health problems. Other books in the series cover: -Anxiety-Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) -Bipolar disorder-Dementia and mild cognitive impairment-Depression-Insomnia -Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Schizophrenia If you are currently struggling with alcohol or drug abuse and taking a medication that isn't helping, experiencing side effects, or you simply can't afford to continue taking a medication that is working this book provides valuable information about non-medication alternatives that will help you cut down on drinking, reduce symptoms of hangover or withdrawal and reduce the risk of relapse. This book is written to give you the maximum amount of information in the least amount of time. From the contents you can instantly navigate to sections that will help you: -Understand alcohol and drug abuse better-Take inventory of your symptoms-Identify treatments that make sense for you based on the evidence-Learn about a range of alternative treatments of alcohol and drug abuse-Develop a customized treatment plan that is right for you-Re-evaluate your treatment plan and make changes if your initial plan doesn't workIf you are a mental health professional this book provides concise, jargon-free summaries of scientifically validated non-medication treatments you can use when advising clients about safe, effective treatments of alcohol and drug abuse.An appendix with links to valuable internet resources is included to help you find quality brands of natural supplements and important safety information.