Stop the Chaos  by Allen A. Tighe (Hazelden Foundation, 1999) Purchase Now! Summary: Stop the Chaos is a secular workbook geared towards adult substance abusers and their families. It contains more readings and information than other similar workbooks while providing room for exercises and personal responses. An entire chapter is devoted to the substance abuser’s family and their concerns about recovery. Certain exercises are followed by an action plan section to help individuals prepare their responses to threats to their recovery. The workbook also includes personal stories to illustrate the topics being addressed. Chapters include: - Am I an Addict or Alcoholic?
- What is Chemical Addiction?
- Am I Ready for Recovery?
- Understanding the Recovery Process
- Building a Stable Foundation for Recovery
- Identifying High-Risk Situations
- Coping with Using Urges
- Exploring Emotions
- Dealing with Emotions
- Compulsive Behavior and Isolation
- Spirituality and Recovery
- What Do I Tell Others about My Dependency?
- Relationships and Sex in Recovery
- Self-Defeating Beliefs and Behaviors
- Avoiding a Relapse to Chemical Use
- Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs
- The Importance of Self-Care
- To the Family
- A New Way to Live
Why does FASTEN recommend this resource? The author, Allen A. Tighe, has worked in the health care field for thirty-five years. With fourteen years’ experience in continuing care and relapse prevention, he currently serves as clinical supervisor of Hazelden’s continuing care program. Hazelden is one of the leading publishers on topics of drug and alcohol abuse. Although secular, this workbook provides faith-based practitioners operating recovery programs with important tools and insights. | 
