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Doug Thorburn is a pioneering
author and educator researching
early-stage alcoholism and other
drug addiction problems. His
research explains each sign of
alcoholism, or symptom of
alcoholism or prescription drug
addiction. Thorburn's books are
acclaimed not only for their
powerful self help qualities, but
also they contributeto a variety of
education programs.
author and educator researching
early-stage alcoholism and other
drug addiction problems. His
research explains each sign of
alcoholism, or symptom of
alcoholism or prescription drug
addiction. Thorburn's books are
acclaimed not only for their
powerful self help qualities, but
also they contributeto a variety of
education programs.
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Alcoholism: Myths and Realities
goes through the more than 100
widespread myths about drug and
alcohol and debunks them in this
book about the reality of addiction.
Questions such as Does proper
parenting and involvement prevent
alcoholism? and Do alcoholics lack
willpower? are addressed, and a
myriad of addiction-related falsities
considered true by the general
public and even medical
professionals are identified
and refuted. Specific attention is
paid to redefining and understanding
alcohol addiction, including
guidelineson identifying symptoms of
alcoholism in social settings and
detailed information on the biological
difference between the disease in its
early and late stages.
goes through the more than 100
widespread myths about drug and
alcohol and debunks them in this
book about the reality of addiction.
Questions such as Does proper
parenting and involvement prevent
alcoholism? and Do alcoholics lack
willpower? are addressed, and a
myriad of addiction-related falsities
considered true by the general
public and even medical
professionals are identified
and refuted. Specific attention is
paid to redefining and understanding
alcohol addiction, including
guidelineson identifying symptoms of
alcoholism in social settings and
detailed information on the biological
difference between the disease in its
early and late stages.
In How to Spot Hidden Alcoholics
Thorburn reveals why so many
attempts to conquer problem
drinking are doomed to fail. Using
numerous examples and case
histories, he demonstrates how how
subtle, innocuous behaviors are
actually early indicators of addiction
long before the addict has lost
control. The tools in this book are
designed to enable family, friends
and employers to spot the "early
warning signs" of alcoholism and
drug addiction, and to intervene at
formulative stages to prevent, rather
than react, to tragedy.
Thorburn reveals why so many
attempts to conquer problem
drinking are doomed to fail. Using
numerous examples and case
histories, he demonstrates how how
subtle, innocuous behaviors are
actually early indicators of addiction
long before the addict has lost
control. The tools in this book are
designed to enable family, friends
and employers to spot the "early
warning signs" of alcoholism and
drug addiction, and to intervene at
formulative stages to prevent, rather
than react, to tragedy.
It could take years for the average
person to learn that their spouse,
friend or business partner is an
addict...and that they, themselves,
could become financially and
psychologically ruined! In Drunks,
Drugs and Debts Doug Thorburn
graphically illustrates how alcohol
and other drug addictions can cause
financial disruption to spouses,
children, parents, significant others,
partners, co-workers and others. A
financial professional who learned
about addiction the hard way, he
vowed "never again," then
proceeded to learn everything
possible about this
under-studied subject. Thorburn
tells his story hoping to help others
and prevent the sort of tragedy that
befell both him and his ex-fiance.
person to learn that their spouse,
friend or business partner is an
addict...and that they, themselves,
could become financially and
psychologically ruined! In Drunks,
Drugs and Debts Doug Thorburn
graphically illustrates how alcohol
and other drug addictions can cause
financial disruption to spouses,
children, parents, significant others,
partners, co-workers and others. A
financial professional who learned
about addiction the hard way, he
vowed "never again," then
proceeded to learn everything
possible about this
under-studied subject. Thorburn
tells his story hoping to help others
and prevent the sort of tragedy that
befell both him and his ex-fiance.
Doug Thorburn's website http://www.preventragedy.com is
dedicated to helping people understand (a) why we need to
identify alcohol and other drug addicts, (b) how to do so and,
most important, (c) what can be done to prevent tragedy. The
method is simple, in classrooms or with self help: redefine
alcoholism in such a way that allows for the tentative
diagnosis of addiction in early stages by those in the best
position to do this: close persons. All of Thorburn's books are
available at Galt Publishing.
dedicated to helping people understand (a) why we need to
identify alcohol and other drug addicts, (b) how to do so and,
most important, (c) what can be done to prevent tragedy. The
method is simple, in classrooms or with self help: redefine
alcoholism in such a way that allows for the tentative
diagnosis of addiction in early stages by those in the best
position to do this: close persons. All of Thorburn's books are
available at Galt Publishing.
You may think you haven't seen
many intoxicated drivers---but look
again! This new book takes a
revolutionary look at the road...and
the alcoholic or drug addict headed
your way. Doug Thorburn, author of
Drunks, Drugs & Debits: How To
Recognize Addicts and Avoid
Financial Abuse, takes you on a tour
of the destructive mental processes
of those driver who infuriate and
endanger the rest of us on a daily
basis. You will be amazed at how
reckless driving behaviors can tip off
even more serious problems!
many intoxicated drivers---but look
again! This new book takes a
revolutionary look at the road...and
the alcoholic or drug addict headed
your way. Doug Thorburn, author of
Drunks, Drugs & Debits: How To
Recognize Addicts and Avoid
Financial Abuse, takes you on a tour
of the destructive mental processes
of those driver who infuriate and
endanger the rest of us on a daily
basis. You will be amazed at how
reckless driving behaviors can tip off
even more serious problems!
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With over 50 years experience in the promotion of books,
publications and their authors, Irwin Zucker has seen
the book business evolve from a fairly straight forward affair
to a time when the arena has become multi-faceted with
such innovations as the Internet, satellite radio and the
consolidation of media companies.
Embracing the newest outlets which technology has
provided, Irwin Zucker and Brad Butler seek to give their
clients guidance on the best avenues and methods
of exposure promote the books, publications and
services offered by a wide range of writers, professionals
political organizations, travel companies and educators.
While seeking exposure to widest possible audience
in Radio/TV/Print Press and on the Internet, Promotion in
Motion provides advice on the best angles of promotion
for various media outlets and how clients can best handle
the stresses of interviewing and presenting their cases
whatever the media outlet. Convincing the public that they
need your book is a vital aspect of promotion.
publications and their authors, Irwin Zucker has seen
the book business evolve from a fairly straight forward affair
to a time when the arena has become multi-faceted with
such innovations as the Internet, satellite radio and the
consolidation of media companies.
Embracing the newest outlets which technology has
provided, Irwin Zucker and Brad Butler seek to give their
clients guidance on the best avenues and methods
of exposure promote the books, publications and
services offered by a wide range of writers, professionals
political organizations, travel companies and educators.
While seeking exposure to widest possible audience
in Radio/TV/Print Press and on the Internet, Promotion in
Motion provides advice on the best angles of promotion
for various media outlets and how clients can best handle
the stresses of interviewing and presenting their cases
whatever the media outlet. Convincing the public that they
need your book is a vital aspect of promotion.
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Doug Thorburn discussing his latest
book, Alcholoism: Myths and Realities
with syndicated radio talk show host
Michael Dresser on the Lifestyle Radio
Network on December 12, 2007
book, Alcholoism: Myths and Realities
with syndicated radio talk show host
Michael Dresser on the Lifestyle Radio
Network on December 12, 2007
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