| Doug Thorburn, Addiction Expert, Author, Activist and Financial Analyst |
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. Doug Thorburn's books are
acclaimed not only for their powerful self
help qualities, but also they contribute to a
variety of education programs. His viewpoint
is contrary to that prevailing
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. Doug Thorburn's books are
acclaimed not only for their powerful self
help qualities, but also they contribute to a
variety of education programs. His viewpoint
is contrary to that prevailing
| Doug Thorburn P.O. Box 7777 Northridge, California 91327-7777 818-360-0985 dougthorburn@preventragedy.com 800-482-9424 www.preventragedy.com |
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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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Doug Thorburn talks about his book,
"Alcoholism: Myths and Realities" with
syndicated radio talk show host
Michael Dresser on the Lifestyle
Radio Network.
"Alcoholism: Myths and Realities" with
syndicated radio talk show host
Michael Dresser on the Lifestyle
Radio Network.