Recovery Zone: Making Changes That Last for All People in Recovery and Their Families

by Patrick J. Carnes

Recovery from addiction is a work in progress. That's because many things must change simultaneously for recovery to work. Dealing with multiple addictions, for example-or financial problems or relationship issues-can easily throw recovery off course. In Recovery Zone, Patrick Carnes shares simple strategies for maintaining and nurturing recovery, in the early days and beyond. A pioneer and innovator in the field of addiction treatment, Carnes understands what it takes to reach recovery-and stay there. With humor and insight, he identifies and discusses key topics including shame, grief, relapse, autonomy, lifestyle balance, and relationships. Recovery Zone's easy-to-follow workbook format leads readers through progressive tasks and activities.

300 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2002

About the author

Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D., is an internationally known authority and speaker on addiction and recovery issues. He has authored over twenty books including the bestselling titles Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction, Facing the Shadow, Betrayal Bond, Don’t Call It Love, A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps and The Gentle Path through the Twelve Principles.

Dr. Carnes’ research provides the architecture for the “task model” of treating addictions that is used by thousands of therapists worldwide and many well-known treatment centers, residential facilities, and hospitals. He founded IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals), which provides CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) training and certification as well as cutting-edge information for addiction professionals. Dr. Carnes currently serves as a Senior Fellow and Executive Director for the Gentle Path Program at The Meadows in Wickenburg, Arizona.