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Relapse Prevention Workbook for African Americans

Hope and Healing for the Black Substance Abuser (Revised Edition) by Roland Williams

This comprehensive and practical workbook is designed to assist African Americans seeking recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. It is intended to increase the quality of recovery and help avoid relapse due to race-related issues. It will lead the reader through a series of clinical exercises designed to improve insight and create a more solid recovery experience.

The list of relapse warning signs for African Americans has been updated and three new warning signs have been added bringing the total to twenty-five. This book provides an opportunity for black addicts to reflect on and process some of their deep-rooted issues, such as internal racism, culturally related low self-esteem, victimization, entitlement, and distrust that can sabotage attempts at recovery.

The goal of this book is to work towards solutions and healing, not ruminate on the problem. The black addict will be able to honestly identify the race and culture-related issues that threaten recovery and then create a solid recovery plan that addresses these issues.