Willpower's Not Enough: Recovering from Addictions of Every Kind

By: Arnold M. Washton and Donna Boundy

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Synopsis: A compassionate, realistic guide to overcoming compulsive and addictive behavior: &“The section on relapse is the best I have ever read.&” —Patricia O&’Gorman, coauthor of Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Many people think that what the addict needs is willpower, but nothing could be further from the truth: When a person has already lost control over a drug or activity, attempts to control its use almost never work. Because the source of addiction isn&’t the drug or activity itself but a desire for a mood changer, successful recovery ultimately means changing the way we live, giving up the addictive lifestyle. Willpower&’s Not Enough will show you how to change your lifestyle—and recover from your addiction. &“A useful synthesis of much knowledge about addiction.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“I totally recommend this book.&” —#1 New York Times–bestselling author John Bradshaw