Introduction: What this Book Has to Offer
You Are Not Alone
You Can Beat Addiction If You Try
Don’t Lose Hope
Chapter One: What is Addiction?
The Definition of Addiction
Psychological Addiction
The Bottom Line
Chapter Two: The Addiction Cycle
Why the Addiction Cycle Is so Insidious
The Emotional Trigger
The Craving
The Ritual
Reinforcing the Behavior
The Guilt
Chapter Three: Reasons People Fail at Overcoming Addiction
Back to the Cycle
They Don’t Really Want to Quit
They Have a Destructive Environment
They Don’t Have Any Help
The Physical Withdrawal Symptoms Are Impossible to Endure
Chapter Four: Make a Commitment to Quit
Define Your Commitment
Set a Future Date
Tell Everyone
Make Your Commitment Count
Chapter Five: Your Pros & Cons
The Pros
The Cons
Put Them up Somewhere
Chapter Six: Identify Your Triggers
How to Identify Your Triggers
Chapter Seven: Make a Quitting Plan
When to Make the Quitting Plan
How to Make the Quitting Plan
Chapter Eight: Prep Your Environment
Step One: Remove All of Your Paraphernalia
Step Two: Remove All of Your Trigger Objects
Step Three: Change Your Habits
Chapter Nine: Seek Professional Help
How to Use Professional Help
The Stigma Attached to Mental Health Issues
Chapter Ten: Surround Yourself with Support
Explain Things without Making Personal Attacks
Find Friends Who Know How to Support You
Family Members
Chapter Eleven: Handling Withdrawal Symptoms
Substance Abuse
Coming off Alcohol
Other Withdrawal Symptoms
Chapter Twelve: Celebrate Your Success
Setting Milestones
Setting up Rewards
Celebrate Your Daily Success As Well
Chapter Thirteen: Track Your Progress
Your Daily Diary
32 Days without an Accident
Track Your Progress Periodically Too
Conclusion: Your Road to Recovery
Summary of the Material
