More than 23 million people in the United States are drug or alcohol addicts, reports the University of Texas. In Texas alone, more than 50,000 people entered drug and alcohol treatment centers in 2003. Drug use increases the incidence of crimes as well as costing employers valuable hours and destroying families. Books in drug rehab offer addicts and their families and support network solutions and recommendations to stop this cycle.
"The Heart of Addiction"
"The Heart of Addiction" by Lance Dodes is a hardcover book with 272 pages. Published by Harper Collins, the book offers information from a 25-year veteran of psychiatric practice with addictive therapy. The book presents case studies as well as the insight of an expert. The book is focused on alcohol addiction and issues relating to couples as well as young adults and teens.
"Addiction and Grace"
"Addiction and Grace" by Gerald May was written in 1991. The author is a psychiatrist and the focus of the book is offering guidance from a spiritual and mental health perspective.
"Swallowing A Bitter Pill"
"Swallowing A Bitter Pill" is written by Cindy Mogil, who is the founder of the organization Prescription Anonymous. The organization was founded in 1998 and the book was published in 2001. Covering more than 200 pages, the book details the author's personal journey with prescription drug addiction and offers help for those who abuse pills.
"The Best Damn Drug Rehab Book"
This book is written by Ryan Wade Brown. Published by Create Space, the 92-page book was published in 2009 and purports to be a single manual tor those interested in addiction. Topics covered include the reason that people become addicted and genetic propensities to addiction. The book is a simple read for those who are addicted and for their families and support network.
"Healing the Addicted Brain"
"Healing the Addicted Brain" by Harold Urschel is written by a doctor at Enter Health rehab facility. The book claims that drug and alcohol addiction are created by biology in the brain, and offers a therapeutic treatment option.
