Contents: Prologue Chapter 1 Apogee Chapter 2 First Love Chapter 3 Homecoming Chapter 4 Diagnosis Chapter 5 Silence Chapter 6 First Love Revisited Chapter 7 True Believers Chapter 8 The Teachings Chapter 9 Wandering Chapter 10 California Chapter 11 Suicide Chapter 12 Meth Chapter 13 The Smile Chapter 14 Clean Chapter 15 A Winding Road…
Chapter headings: Introduction Part 1: The Four Noble Truths The First Noble Truth: Life is a bitch, and then you die! The Second Noble Truth: If you think you have to have it, then it really has you! The Third Noble Truth: Nirvana is the joy of being where you are and loving what is…
Chapter headings: A Forward by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Introduction From the Wheel of Sharp Weapons Body The physical effects of ethyl alcohol General classification of traditional addictive patterns Stages of alcoholism The phases of alcohol addiction (and chart) A theory of brain chemistry and alcoholism Thirty questions for adults Fifteen questions for the female drinker Early…
Contents: PrefaceIntroductionThe Process PART ONE – THE FOUR TRUTHS OF RECOVERY 1. Addiction Creates Suffering 2. The Cause of Addiction Is Repetitive Craving 3. Recovery Is Possible 4. The Path to Recovery 5. Understanding 6. Intention 7. Communication/Community 8. Action/Engagement 9. Livelihood/Service 10. Effort/Energy 11. Mindfulness/Meditation 12. Concentration/Meditation 13. The Path to Heartfulness 14. Breaking…
Table of Contents: Preface Introduction: What is Recovery Dharma? The Practice Awakening: Buddha The Truth: Dharma The First Noble Truth The Second Noble Truth The Third Noble Truth The Fourth Noble Truth Wise Understanding Wise Intention Wise Speech Wise Action Wise Livelihood Wise Effort Wise Mindfulness Wise Concentration Community: Sangha Isolation and Connection Working with…
Interviews and videos: Link to an interview with Valerie Mason-John: View here… And various links to YouTube® videos:Vimalasara aka Valerie Mason-John – Twelve StepsVimalasara aka Valerie Mason-John – The Vicious CycleVimalasara aka Valerie Mason-John – The Four Basic Needs Of The Heart Contents: About the authors Acknowledgements Audio downloads Author’s note Dedication List of figures Foreword…
Editorial Review – Dead Drunk is the moving and powerful story of a teenager who lost himself to alcohol addiction after the breakdown of his parents’ marriage.Paul Garrigan has written an honest (and often darkly humorous) account of the events that led him to travel the world and embark on a series of staggering drinking…
Chapter headings: Dedication Preface Introduction The Way of Mindfulness and Recovery PART ONE: SURRENDER For the Newcomer Step One Step Two Step Three PART TWO: INVESTIGATION AND RESPONSIBILITY Step Four Step Five Step Six Step Seven Step Eight Step Nine PART THREE: FULFILLMENT Step Ten Step Eleven Step Twelve Appendix A: Buddhist Recovery Meetings Appendix…