Addiction & Recovery

What alcohol is really doing to your brain, mood and mental health – and why the effects can last beyond the hangover. ‘An intensely personal and scientifically grounded overview.’ – Professor David Nutt, neuropsychopharmacologist and founder of Drug Science Have you ever asked yourself...

Why do people return to what they know is harming them? Because addiction is rarely just about pleasure. More often, it is about relief. In Counterfeit Fulfillment, physician-scientist Christopher Voss, MD presents a powerful new framework for understanding addiction: not as moral failure or weak will, but as a learned attempt to meet a real human need—peace, belonging, numbness, control, escape, comfort—through a substitute that works fast but never truly satisfies.

Based on the groundbreaking podcast of the same name, Last Day weaves together a heartbreaking story of personal loss and an unflinching investigation of what could have prevented it. Alongside expert voices on opioid addiction, Stephanie Wittels Wachs issues a clarion call for change in an...

Help at Any Cost was the first book to expose the roots of the troubled-teen industry and describe how it sells abuse as therapy. This original work was one of the inspirations for the hit Netflix documentary, The Program, and its author is the leading expert on the origins and harms of...

An unflinching and compassionate exploration of addiction, healing, and renewal through Zen practice and Twelve-Step recovery. This deeply personal story of struggle, transformation, and spiritual awakening draws on author Peter Kuhn's decades of lived experience in recovery, the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, and the guiding principles of the Twelve-Step tradition. Engaging, brutally honest, and vividly told, Kuhn's stories show how addiction can be understood, navigated, and transformed with practical tools for living with integrity, presence, and an open heart.

Do you have a secret? What if that secret could kill you? A beloved community college professor, Paige Huskey adored working with her students. But outside the classroom, she had a dark secret that was controlling her life, a secret that would eventually kill her if she didn’t get help. What had started as a friendly game of poker in 2009 led Paige down what she describes as “a dark, twisting, lard-greased tunnel slide with nowhere else to go but down.”

You were never weak. You were conned. Nicotine never gave you anything. It installed an itch, sold you relief from that itch, and called the relief pleasure. That is the Nicotine Trick. Dr. Peter F Kruger knew the science. He also spent nearly thirty years caught in the same cycle of cigarettes, vaping, quitting, and returning. Information was not enough. Willpower was not the answer. The real obstacle was the story nicotine had taught him to believe.

12 Steps to Transformation is a powerful reimagining of the Twelve Steps—not as a system for fixing what’s broken, but as a proven framework for becoming who you were meant to be. Originally written for men in recovery, this expanded and updated edition shows how the timeless wisdom of the Steps can be applied to overcoming any limiting habit, pattern, or identity that keeps you stuck.

Break free from nicotine addiction and rewire your habits to conquer cravings without relying on brute willpower. Whether you are coping with stress triggers on your morning commute or feeling trapped by withdrawal anxiety, this empowering audio coaching meets you exactly where you are...

Break your daily weed habit and rewire your brain for lasting clarity using proven cognitive behavioral therapy tools. If you are tired of waking up with brain fog and feel like an occasional escape has turned into an exhausting daily crutch, this is your roadmap out. Listen during your morning...

Overcome gambling addiction and rewire your brain for lasting recovery with this daily self-help audio program. Whether you are navigating financial distress or seeking to break destructive habits during your morning commute, this compassionate guide offers a clear path forward. Find calm...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is Not another lecture about lungs or legality. Eight specific, unorthodox reasons regular use quietly rewires who you are — the false self-image of the passive dreamer who mistakes a good conversation for progress, the comfort trap that removes...

I am a 61-year-old Christian man of God, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a brother. My name is Donnie “Donskie” Bolena, and I have spent over forty years in the school of hard knocks—a university where the tuition is paid in pain, regret, and near-death experiences. For most of those years, I thought I was simply living life to the fullest. I didn't realize that I was actually engaging in a raging battle that was slowly stealing my mind, my soul, and my life.

Find lasting freedom from porn —without fighting an exhausting battle. Are you tired of trying to quit porn? Do you feel frustrated every time you go back to it? What if you could not only stop watching porn, but also reach a point where you no longer need it anymore? Good news: there’s a proven way to strip porn of its seductive power. Outgrow Porn will help you…Realize exactly why pornography has power over youUnderstand your sexual fantasies and porn preferencesPrevent relapse with strategies backed by neurosciencePorn is not your real problem; it’s a solution you’ve learned to depend on.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. You've promised yourself it was the last time. You meant it. And you did it again three days later anyway. This isn't a book about being weak. It's about a piece of brain machinery so efficient it once kept you alive — now aimed at a slot machine, a...

A national crisis. A silent epidemic. A generation at risk. In KUSH: The Synthetic Trap – Youth, Mental Health, and Sierra Leone’s Struggle, the devastating truth behind one of West Africa’s most pressing social emergencies is laid bare. This powerful and deeply researched book unpacks the rise of Kush—a deadly synthetic drug ravaging the minds and futures of Sierra Leone’s youth—and explores its far-reaching consequences on mental health, education, national development, and public safety.

Explore the psychology of craving and the neuroscience of addiction to decode humanity's relentless urge for relief. Whether you are navigating digital habits, supporting a struggling loved one, or seeking deep self-reflection, this eye-opening audio reveals how trauma and shame fuel our...

Decode the behavioral psychology of risk to understand the intoxicating rush and devastating fall of high-stakes betting. From ancient dice games to frictionless mobile apps, this immersive social history reveals the hidden mechanics of probability that dictate who wins and who loses everything...

Break the cycle of cannabis dependence and rewire your habit loops to reclaim your natural motivation and focus. Perfect for your daily commute, this empowering audio program speaks directly to anyone feeling stuck between craving a major life change and struggling to let go of weed. Instead of...

Break free from alcohol cravings and rewire your subconscious mind for lasting sobriety through deep, healing hypnosis. Whether you are unwinding after an exhausting workday or seeking a soothing sleep aid to calm racing thoughts, this gentle audio journey replaces harsh willpower with...

Break the suffocating chains of addiction and discover lasting Christian recovery through the redeeming power of grace. If you feel trapped by hidden compulsions—whether substances, gambling, or pornography—this hopeful, compassionate guide offers a practical lifeline. Stop wrestling with...

Escape the exhaustion of high-functioning habits and rewire your brain for lasting sobriety with this daily audio guide. Perfect for your morning commute or winding down after a stressful evening at home, this science-based framework offers a shame-free path to loosening alcohol's grip. You will...

Break the cycle of high-functioning habit drinking and rewire your brain for lasting sobriety with practical CBT tools. If you are quietly worried about daily consumption but feel willpower alone isn't working, this compassionate 30-day roadmap offers a judgment-free reset. Whether you are...

Break free from alcohol addiction and build lasting sobriety with this practical, compassionate guide to habit change. Whether you are tired of waking up with regret or quietly questioning your daily drinking habits, this actionable audio roadmap helps you navigate the fragile first weeks of...

Defeat nicotine addiction and reclaim your health using cognitive behavioral strategies and powerful habit science. Whether you are fighting cravings on your morning commute or navigating a stressful workday, this calm, empowering audio journey provides the mindfulness tools needed to transform...