Is a smoking, alcohol, food, gambling, Internet, drug, or sex addiction holding you back from getting what you want most? Over the past twenty-five years, renowned addiction therapist Dr. Frederick Woolverton has used his dynamic, empathetic approach to help thousands of addicts achieve long-term recovery--including himself. He sees the specific habit as less important than the underlying chaos and fear that motivate the urge to soothe ourselves with bad habits. The solution, he has found, requires only a better understanding of yourself and a change in attitude. Using real patient examples as.;Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Author's Note; Contents; Introduction: Dr. Frederick Woolverton's Personal and Professional Connection; Chapter 1 Is Your Habit Addictive?: Caffeine, Web Surfing; Chapter 2 Write to Find Out What You Think: Anorexia, Social Functions & Dysfunctions; Chapter 3 Learn to Rely on People, Not Substances: Cigarettes, Alcohol, Sugar; Chapter 4 How to Cultivate Core Pillars: Ecstasy, Extreme Sports; Chapter 5 Feelings Misinform: Cocaine, Sex & Shopping; Chapter 6 Understanding How Addicts Think: Hallucinogenic Drugs & Stealing