The Link Between Add and Addiction: Getting the Help You Deserve

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Summary: ADD + Drugs = Why?
Review: I read this book while I was in jail for possesion of cocaine with the intent to deliver. Although I had read books previously that alluded to a relationship between ADD type disorders and self medication with various street drugs as well as alcohol and perscripton drugs (whatever one can get be it benzodiazapines, opiates, etc.), this book defines that causal relationship in a very extensively and clinically yet logically and understandable at the same time. The book allowed me to gain insight both in my own use/abuse patterns and the patterns in the people around me. As a veteren coke dealer of ten years (before being caught), I saw a lot of patterns and I can now attribute a great majority of these addictive and compulsive behaviors to underlying clinical problems that can be dealt with on a level that is astigmatic and non-dehumanizing.

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Summary: Getting The Help You Deserve
Review: I wrote this book to help people who suffer from drug, alcohol, food and behavioral addictions, such as gambling, work, shopping, the internet, and sex. As a psychotherapist, I have found that many who have difficulties attaining and maintaining abstinence have co-occurring Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.(ADHD) Treating the addiction without treating the ADHD can lead to frequent relapses, the inability to maintain sobriety, and in some cases the quality of sobriety is greatly impaired by ADHD symptoms. Both ADHD and addiction must be treated. You may already understand how people self-medicated their ADHD symptoms with substance and behaviors. I provide practical ways to change ADHD and addictive behaviors with and without the use of medication. I also discuss the benefits of medication to treat ADHD when properly monitored in a comprehensive treatment program. There is a chapter that addresses ways to get the most out of 12 Step Programs when you have ADHD. I wrote this book in a reader friendly format. May it provide you with hope and information that will serve you, or someone you love.

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Summary: Unlocks The Mystery & Provides Helpful Tools
Review: If you suspect that you -or someone you'd like to help- suffers from ADD or an addiction problem, this straight-forward guide will unravel the mystery and then show you practical ways to greatly improve life. The author -a highly respected practitioner in California - writes in a no-nonsense style that makes you feel that you are learning from the best. She clearly knows the subject so well that she can distill material into reader-friendly nuggets of useful bullet points, checklists, tools, and quick assessments. Read this book and you'll be better able to help yourself or someone else.

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Summary: Important Book for all People with ADD!
Review: The Link Between ADD and Addiction is a one of a kind book and should be at the top of the list for all people with Attention Deficit Disorder whether or not they believe they have addictions. Its important information helps the ADD adult or parent of ADD children understand how attention deficit disorder may be affecting their lives. It is well written, in a friendly, easy to read style.

Thanks Wendy Richardson for writing it!

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Summary: Great book for ADDers
Review: This is very well written book that connects AD/HD and ADDiction. Not only does it explain both of them it offerrs suggestions on how to deal with AD/HD and ADDiction. The chapter "Feeling your Feelings" is very helpful.

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Summary: concise, complete explanation of ADD and addiction link
Review: Wendy has written a clear explanation of what ADD is and how it impacts a person's life. She explains how many people with ADD also have problems with a variety of addictions, and what they can do about it. Wendy has personal insight into both problem areas, as well as extensive professional training, so her writing on these topics has both depth and breadth. The book is written for the lay person, is not over-whelming, and is clear and concise. Anyone who thinks they have both ADD and addictions would greatly benefit from reading this book.

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Summary: concise, complete explanation of ADD and addiction link
Review: Wendy has written a clear explanation of what ADD is and how it impacts a person's life. She explains how many people with ADD also have problems with a variety of addictions, and what they can do about it. Wendy has personal insight into both problem areas, as well as extensive professional training, so her writing on these topics has both depth and breadth. The book is written for the lay person, is not over-whelming, and is clear and concise. Anyone who thinks they have both ADD and addictions would greatly benefit from reading this book.

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Summary: Entertaining, clear and very readable.
Review: Wonderful book! Enjoyed the humor, humanity and easily accessable wealth of information about both ADD and addiction. Wendy Richardson presents the importance of looking at the link between these two disorders in a way that readers can easily grasp. This is readable, clear and the important information is brought to life by the stories. Both clients and other therapist have thanked me for this recommendation.