Unf#ck Your Addiction

by Faith G. Harper

Addictions replace relationships, says Microcosm Publishing bestseller Dr. Faith, in her latest series of zines that use brain science and swearing that'll make you laugh, think, and take the practical steps you need to. If you would like to not be addicted anymore, then this zine walks you through the array of options, from total abstinence programs to the many shades of harm reduction and replacing your problem relationship with more positive things. Worth reading if you're struggling with addiction yourself or if you're wondering how to help someone else.

Genres: Self Help

191 pages, Paperback

Published July 18, 2023

About the author

Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN is a bad-ass, funny lady with a PhD. She’s a licensed professional counselor, board supervisor, certified sexologist, and applied clinical nutritionist with a private practice and consulting business in San Antonio, TX. She has been an adjunct professor and a TEDx presenter, and proudly identifies as a woman of color and uppity intersectional feminist. She is the author of the book Unf*ck Your Brain and many other popular zines and books on subjects such as anxiety, depression, and grief. She is available as a public speaker and for corporate and clinical trainings.

Reviews

[birdsarecool · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was super helpful not just for substance abuse addictions, but also what is referred to as “out of control behaviors” Very hopeful and uplifting with a great mix of being real and down to the nitty gritty. I have read many a self help book, but this one taught me a few things I didn’t know. I look forward to completing my annotating and answering the many thought provoking questions throughout the book. You nailed it again Dr. Faith Harper. Thank you so much for helping to facilitate the changing of my life with your insight and dedication. Much love.

[Leah Masson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t feel like the title or description for this book fit the content. It kind of felt like a mishmash of things thrown together to suffice as a book. The first part felt like it was speaking to someone curious about addiction and the last half became a self-help book for those struggling with addiction. It was very general. The tone of the writer was a bit snarky and cocky.

[G D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a backer who invested in this book on Kickstarter and just finished reading it.

This book is decent, its an excellent introduction on how to:

-Look
-Address
-Deal with
-Solve

Addictions of any types.
I like how this book encourages everyone has the chance to recover and become better with the right guidance, help, and perseverance. It must be noted a big portion of this book is mostly references and guides. Yet it teaches people to look deeper and really contemplate on how to glance at Addictions overall.

As someone who has overcame a similar problem, its good to keep this book on hand for refreshers on these kinds of situations

[Alexis T · Rating 4 out of 5]

A “Cool” Self Help book, if you couldn’t tell by the title. I did think the information was very helpful for a first time reader of the subject, and as someone reading for a better perspective on people with addiction; i found the information encouraging. I do feel the author is “progressive” and that tone can be slightly annoying but the information is there.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seems like some solid advice. I'm reading for someone else.

[Verda · Rating 4 out of 5]

It mentions that its only 16 pages but that’s not true! With the last chapter it reaches 177 pages. @goodreads you should update your info!