Paperback. Real-life solutions to help you now!Watching a loved one immersed in an intense battle with alcohol and drug abuse may be the most difficult, complex and harrowing experience you'll ever have. This book offers a message of hope to families and friends, giving practical solutions so they can help anyone struggling with addiction to begin the road to recovery.You'll discover: -Why a person doesn't have to hit rock-bottom before getting help. (page 111)-When helping is actually hurting. (page 57)-Why quitting is not the same as recovering. (page 5)-How to deal with a relapse. (page 187)-How to receive 50 percent or more off the cost of treatment. (page 97)-Why a parent would leave their child due to their addiction. (page 245)-Why effective intervention doesn't have to be a surprise attack. (page 49)Answers to over 30 common, and not so common questions.Inspiring first-hand recovery stories from real people!Praise for Why Don't They Just Quit?This book was a God send! I have struggled as a parent of an addict for years, and now I am finally able to see that it is not in my ability to heal him! This book was life changing, LIFE CHANGING! I can now begin to recover myself, even if my child doesn't! Thank you Joe, for writing this book! --Shelley K. (parent)Joe's book helps us to understand the addiction and recovery process. He combines a lifetime of personal and professional experience dealing with this issue in a practical and highly personal overview. The book is excellent. I wish I had read it a year ago. --Sheriff Joe Pelle, Boulder County, ColoradoAs a Mother, I found this book to be full of empathy, tough-love and practical information. I especially appreciate that Joe included the spiritual part of recovery, which other resources often avoid. Most importantly, the underlying message that I learned was that anyone can recover. --Vicki Beatty, Celebrate Recovery Leader/Covenant Chapel, Leawood, KansasThis book will be valued by many, many people. A very meaningful gift of God's grace to families who need sanity in the middle of their runaway insanity. --Mike Richards Jr., Director of Recovery Ministries/International Bible Society, Houston, TexasYour story has encouraged me and helped me to deal with my son's problems and has given me great peace as a parent. I can put away the guilt and the shame, pick up my own pieces and move forward, helping him to do the same. --Kathy Cowley, Parent, Longmont, Colorado. . . stayed up late last night reading various parts of it; inspiring! This book is for people like me; someone with chemically addicted people in their life-- a must read for the addicted and those who care about them. --Donna Schwartz, MFT, CAC III Valley Hope Treatment Services in Colorado, former Family Program Therapist of Parker Valley Hope Treatment CenterMany of you reading this book are facing the battle of your life. Alcohol and drugs consumed my daughter's life. I can't put into words the anguish of attending my daughter's funeral. I wish I would have had this book long ago. Maybe Mia would still be here. I didn't know how to help her. This book is full of answers I could have used. --Pam M. (Mia's Mom), Niwot, ColoradoThis book is a must read . . . I consider Why Don't They Just Quit? to be one of the top five recovery books for families. --Nicholas Taylor, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, National Expert on the Treatment of Methamphetamine AddictionNew! Revised/Updated Edition (contains valuable new insights, resource info and first-person accounts from parents who have struggled Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Why Don't They Just Quit? (Paperback)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date: 2012
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1481106694
ISBN 13: 9781481106696
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Steenekamp/Open Design, Karen
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Real-life solutions to help you now!

Watching a loved one immersed in an intense battle with alcohol and drug abuse may be the most difficult, complex and harrowing experience you'll ever have. This book offers a message of hope to families and friends, giving practical solutions so they can help anyone struggling with addiction to begin the road to recovery.

You'll discover:
-Why a person doesn't have to hit rock-bottom before getting help. (page 111)
-When helping is actually hurting. (page 57)
-Why quitting is not the same as recovering. (page 5)
-How to deal with a relapse. (page 187)
-How to receive 50 percent or more off the cost of treatment. (page 97)
-Why a parent would leave their child due to their addiction. (page 245)
-Why effective intervention doesn't have to be a surprise attack. (page 49)

Answers to over 30 common, and not so common questions.

Inspiring first-hand recovery stories from real people!

Praise for Why Don't They Just Quit?

This book was a God send! I have struggled as a parent of an addict for years, and now I am finally able to see that it is not in my ability to heal him! This book was life changing, LIFE CHANGING! I can now begin to recover myself, even if my child doesn't! Thank you Joe, for writing this book! --Shelley K. (parent)

Joe's book helps us to understand the addiction and recovery process. He combines a lifetime of personal and professional experience dealing with this issue in a practical and highly personal overview. The book is excellent. I wish I had read it a year ago. --Sheriff Joe Pelle, Boulder County, Colorado

As a Mother, I found this book to be full of empathy, tough-love and practical information. I especially appreciate that Joe included the spiritual part of recovery, which other resources often avoid. Most importantly, the underlying message that I learned was that anyone can recover. --Vicki Beatty, Celebrate Recovery Leader/Covenant Chapel, Leawood, Kansas

This book will be valued by many, many people. A very meaningful gift of God's grace to families who need sanity in the middle of their runaway insanity. --Mike Richards Jr., Director of Recovery Ministries/International Bible Society, Houston, Texas

Your story has encouraged me and helped me to deal with my son's problems and has given me great peace as a parent. I can put away the guilt and the shame, pick up my own pieces and move forward, helping him to do the same. --Kathy Cowley, Parent, Longmont, Colorado

. . . stayed up late last night reading various parts of it; inspiring! This book is for people like me; someone with chemically addicted people in their life-- a must read for the addicted and those who care about them. --Donna Schwartz, MFT, CAC III Valley Hope Treatment Services in Colorado, former Family Program Therapist of Parker Valley Hope Treatment Center

Many of you reading this book are facing the battle of your life. Alcohol and drugs consumed my daughter's life. I can't put into words the anguish of attending my daughter's funeral. I wish I would have had this book long ago. Maybe Mia would still be here. I didn't know how to help her. This book is full of answers I could have used. --Pam M. (Mia's Mom), Niwot, Colorado

This book is a must read . . . I consider Why Don't They Just Quit? to be one of the top five recovery books for families. --Nicholas Taylor, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, National Expert on the Treatment of Methamphetamine Addiction

New! Revised/Updated Edition (contains valuable new insights, resource info and first-person accounts from parents who have struggled and won!)

About the Author

Joe Herzanek, a man who battled his own demons of addiction over thirty years ago, says, "I know people can change. If I can do it, anyone can!"

Joe's own life struggles and practical advice offer hope and solutions to those living amidst the turmoil of alcohol and drug abuse.
Chaplain Joe Herzanek is president and founder of Changing Lives Foundation. He has spent over seventeen years working in the criminal justice system as the Chaplain/Addiction Counselor at the Boulder County Jail and is currently serving as Chaplain at the Weld County Jail (Greeley, CO).

Joe is the former host of Recovery Television, speaker, family addiction counselor, producer of several DVDs and author of the award-winning book "Why Don't They Just Quit?"

Chaplain Joe Herzanek and his wife Judy have three adult children and enjoy the beautiful Colorado outdoors with their two Cairn Terriers, Lewis and Clark.

Phone Counseling for Family Members:
Joe specializes in "crisis counseling" for situations that seem hopeless. He's especially gifted at helping families find their way "out" and partnering with them to formulate a plan.

"Your situation is unique, but it's not hopeless." ~Joe Herzanek

For more info: Email jherzanek@gmail.com or call Joe at (303) 775.6493

“Joe’s suggestions helped us end, what was an incredibly painful time for all of us. For the first time, I feel confident that Justin will find his way. It is a great feeling. It was the best Christmas gift that we’ve received this year.” ~Angela P. (Overland Park, Kansas)

“My husband is an alcoholic and after talking to Joe, I now know that it is okay not to give up on him, and that there is hope. ~Jessica L. (Miami Beach, Florida)

“Joe’s book was the most informative book I had read on addiction. Our teleconference with him was both uplifting and pragmatic.” ~ R.H. (Albertville, MN)

Other resources from Changing Lives Foundation:
-Why Don't They Just Quit? Audio download, MP3 CD
-90 Min. DVD: Why Don't They Just Quit? Roundtable Discussion
-DVD: The 10 Toughest Questions Families and Friends Ask About Addiction and Recovery (perfect for workshops or group study

For more info, articles and extensive resource list:
http://www.whydonttheyjustquit.com
http://www.changinglivesfoundation.org

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