Part I: The Hole in the Heart: Detecting Addiction
Chapter 1: Addiction: What Is It?
Chapter 2: Substance Use, Substance Abuse, and Addiction
Chapter 3: Behavioral Addictions: Addictions Without Substances
Chapter 4: Dancing with the Tiger: The Risks of Experimenting
Part II: Taking Those First Steps
Chapter 5: Recognizing Addiction in Yourself and Others
Chapter 6: Assessing Your Readiness: Do You Need Help Now?
Chapter 7: Quitting: Easy to Say, Hard to Do
Part III: Examining Treatment Approaches
Chapter 8: Treatment Choices
Chapter 9: Reviewing Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Options
Chapter 10: Treating Physical Dependence
Chapter 11: Twelve-Step Programs
Chapter 12: Joining Self-Help and Support Groups
Chapter 13: Alternative Treatments
Chapter 14: Teen Treatment
Part IV: Life in Recovery
Chapter 15: Overcoming Barriers to Recovery
Chapter 16: Handling Slips and Relapse
Chapter 17: Handling Work and Family During Recovery
Chapter 18: For Families and Friends: Ways to Make a Difference
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One
Chapter 20: More Than Ten Self-Help Resources