| 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. 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.
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.
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 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!
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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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
latest 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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