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Recommended Reading
Just in case you think our addiction treatment approach is too weird to consider, here are some great books that prove we aren?t the only ones who are treating addiction this way.
A Recovery Revolution in Philadelphia, William L. White, MA - Counselor, 8(5), 34-38
This article conveys the spirit of what we have been trying to accomplish at Arche Wellness. Using the continuous improvement approach of Toyota within a chronic clinical framework, we are working toward a long-term, progressive recovery model. This another example of how the episodic, acute treatment approach used in PA is becoming obsolete.
The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure, (2005)
by Chris Prentiss
This book is the one most often referenced by our patients and their families. A number of people have contacted us stating that they turned to this book when they began researching addiction on their own after too many failed treatment attempts. They state that the author's personal account of addressing his own son's addiction conveys the frustration that so many experience with the one-size-fits-all model of care. They also feel that his points and arguments are sound and based so much on common sense. Many of our patients have stated they came to Arche Wellness because our program is very similar to the treatment philosophy outlined by the author.
Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism, (1984)
by James Robert Milam & Katherine Ketchum
This book is fabulous, one of our favorites. Katherine Ketchum has an outstanding story to tell that is worth reading.
Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism, (2000)
by Katherine Ketchum & William F. Asbury
This is the second installment of Ketchum?s ?influence? series full of new information and some reiteration of her previous points.
7 Weeks to Sobriety: The Proven Program to Fight Alcoholism Through Nutrition, (1997)
by Joan Matthews Larson
What an amazing personal journey Joan Matthews Larson has experienced. In the addiction treatment industry we often encourage and support the inclusion of recovered people into the treatment design and policy process. But there is no better story of a mother?s drive and determination to fight on her child?s behalf than this one. But don?t think this is just another tear jerker about a mother?s personal battle with an ill child ? Joan means business. Her nutritional knowledge and explanations on addiction and nutrition pick up and detail where Ketchum left off. Joan?s program is in Minnesota and we have heard nothing but rave reviews of her treatment model.
Alcoholism: The Cause and Cure, (2005)
By Genita Petralli
A great guide to orthomolecular addiction treatment and the 101 Program.
Treatment of Abuse and Addiction, (1997)
By Arthur P Ciaramicoli, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Skinny Bitch, (2005)
By Rory freedman & Kim Barnouin
Okay, so this isn?t your typical addiction recovery book. Furthermore, their comments on addiction seemed thrown together from some government funded, garden variety health web site ? so just skip that part. But the basic information they provide regarding toxins and food is very valuable and well reasearched. Overall the read is rather foul-mouthed, funny and very entertaining. Good readers can finish this one in a few hours, take what you like and leave the rest.
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