Power to Heal Opioid and Alcohol Addiction: Recovery Workbook - Paperback

by Joy Le Page Smith (Author)

Those who use this workbook will be writing their own stories-as they respond to questions. This will help a reader recognize his or her journey from its beginning, just prior to addiction while also clarifying what is presently taking place in their lives. In this way it will be seen clearly within a reader's own responses a picture of where they have been. By revisiting the role of becoming addicted--and seeing the way out--will pave the way for knowing what is wanted going forward.

The book also holds spiritual truths to fortify the "bonho mie"--the good footing of seeing clearly that being here is God's will. It also creates awareness as to how deeply and widely coping skills are needed. Once these are gained, inner strengths will grow and greatly affect times of being tempted to return to substance abuse.
Following are benefits that can be gained through writing personal responses to the author's questions and educational offerings:

1) Self-understanding through seeing one's own life journey clearly;
2) Guidance in building healthier relational skills, which can greatly reduce one's stress in life;
3) Gaining the ability to identify "the triggers" for using;
4) New skills in setting boundaries, plus help with keeping these boundaries fortified;
5) Support in embracing new coping skills that are protective;
6) Spiritual truths that uplift the mind and buttresses the soul as one gives "space" to solace and peace;
7) Joy in finding forgiveness for one's self as freedom from addiction unfolds.

These advantages serve well in supporting people as they seek recovery from opioid use disorder and alcohol dependence. The book's bibliography offers further help by extending numerous additional resources for those who seek further education involved with substance dependency and recovery.

This workbook exists due to a phone call from a doctor in Phoenix that subsequently found me putting everything aside for writing this book. She said, "Joy I am saving lives and getting people back to work using Suboxone. These patients also need counseling. Will you help me?" Dr. Edison had compelled me to do what I could to help people who are receiving Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT).

I knew this doctor well after having worked with her for close to a decade. She practiced medicine with amazing knowledge, compassion, wisdom, and skill. I began counseling the patients she referred to me. Yet, in the depths of my heart, I recognized the best role I could play towards helping the doctor's patients. I have journaled for years and knew creating this workbook could provide a path for people to see clearly how to take responsibility for their lives as they write brief responses to questions posed. The workbook reaches people on all aspects of personhood--mentally, physically, and spiritually. Knowledge is gained but also hope.

Dr. Edison now uses this addiction workbook in her practice with patients receiving MAT.