Being Sober, Harry Haroutunian
Being Sober, Harry Haroutunian
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Being Sober
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting to, Getting Through, and Living in Recovery, Revised and Expanded

Author: Harry Haroutunian, Steven Tyler

Narrator: Fred Sanders

Unabridged: 7 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2023


Synopsis

**As Featured on The Dr. Oz Show in Special Addiction Episode with Steven Tyler**
The disease of addiction affects 1 out of 10 people in the United States, and is a devastating—often, fatal—illness. Now, from the physician director of the renowned Betty Ford Center, comes a step-by-step plan with a realistic "one-day-at-a-time" approach to a disease that so often seems insurmountable. With a focus on reclaiming the power that comes from a life free of dependency, Being Sober walks readers through the many phases of addiction and recovery without judgment or the overly "cultish" language of traditional 12-step plans.

It also addresses the latest face of this disease: the "highly functioning" addict, or someone who is still able to achieve personal and professional success even as they battle a drug or alcohol problem. Dr. Haroutunian tackles this provocative issue head-on, offering new insight into why you don't have to "bottom out" to get help. Dr. Haroutunian is himself a recovering alcoholic and knows firsthand the challenges of sobriety. His background and expertise in the field of alcohol and drug treatment give him a powerful edge and perspective that is unparalleled in his field.

Using clear, straightforward language, Being Sober offers a proven path toward an emotional sobriety and a rewarding new life based on gratitude, dignity, and self-respect.
Including a Foreword written by Steven Tyler.

About Harry Haroutunian

Harry Haroutunian, MD, an internationally known speaker and authority on addiction-oriented topics-including drug misuse among older adults-is widely read online and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show and Dr. Drew On Call and in the New York Times and Cosmopolitan. Board certified in both addiction and family medicine, he serves as physician director of professional and residential programs at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Rancho Mirage, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Madelyn on January 31, 2022

This book was overall good. I was hoping for more research for writing papers as I’m a student in clinical psychology. It was more meant for people who are currently recovering versus people who are trying to assist recovering addicts. I would say though if you are recovering addict of any sort this......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on May 09, 2021

This book put the 12 steps into a context that I could finally understand. I loved the fact that Dr. Harry also shared so much of his journey. This book exceeded my expectations!......more

Goodreads review by Karen on January 27, 2018

Author states I can't even use Tums or Advil anymore. I have arthritis..........more

Goodreads review by Amanda on July 23, 2015

This book is must read to anyone attempting, seeking or involve din active recovery. It can be applied to any addiction. I found the book to be a helpful resource and guide to AA, explained the 12 steps of AA in simple and clear terminology. So helpful that I made some notes and cannot wait to start......more

Goodreads review by Matt on June 17, 2014

A good primer on sobriety and recovery. I liked his analysis of the 12 steps, with the underlying principles and character defects. The author is a Doctor working with the Betty Ford Clinic, yet he relates a lot of his prior history and personal stories throughout. His discussions of 12 step program......more


Quotes

“The physician director of professional and residential programs at the Betty Ford Center shares his accumulated wisdom to help people deal with drug and alcohol abuse.”Publishers Weekly