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About the Author |
| Wendy Richardson, M.A., is a certified addiction specialist (LMFCC) in private practice. She is also a consultant, trainer, and speaker at national ADD and learning disability conferences.
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Summary
Ever feel out of control—like you just can't get enough food, gambling, sex, or alcohol? Have you ever been diagnosed with or suspected that you might suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? If so, AD/HD could be fueling your addiction. Even more serious, undiagnosed or untreated AD/HD might be undermining your recovery efforts.
Family therapist and addiction specialist Wendy Richardson has been there too. Someone with AD/HD herself, Wendy explains the explosive link between AD/HD and addiction and offers tips on how to combat its devastating effects. She reveals how the latest research underscores the importance of treating both the AD/HD and the addiction in order to ensure a full recovery.
If you or a loved one can't seem to overcome your addiction, you owe it to yourself to read this book. There might be scientific reasons why it's harder for you to recover. Don't let AD/HD rule your world. Take back control and begin a new chapter in life.
Contents
Acknowledgements
- Cut to the Chase
- The Missing Puzzle Piece
- How Do I Know If I Have AD/HD?
- From Overindulging to Addiction
- The Big Three
- The Less Talked-About Traits
- Getting the Right Diagnosis
- It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Problem
- Fanning the Flames of Addiction
- When Food Can't Fix It
- When You Can't Stop Doing It
- It's Not All Bad
- Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life
- The Truth About Medication
- Getting Better, Staying Better
- It's Not Over Yet
Appendix A: Help for AD/HD and Related Issues
Appendix B: Help for Substance Abuse
Appendix C: Help for Eating Disorders
Appendix D: Help for Addictive Behaviors
Notes
Index
About the Author
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