Jonah and the Whale: A Story of Addiction
by Annabah Alazim
Jonah and the Whale: A Story of Addiction is a book about a two-fold process called the addiction/recovery cycle and its four broad aspects: addiction, its causes, treatment and recovery. It uses the exciting and epic tale of Jonah as a backdrop to help show the dynamics of the addiction/recovery cycle. Why the story of Jonah? Jonah's episode personifies the eight major events that most substance abusers experience in their 'desire' to flee responsibility and hide out in Tarshish; using mind altering substances.
About the Author
Annabah Alazim is an African American male, who after being addicted to crack cocaine for thirteen years decided to attend college, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services. He is currently a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC III) in the state of Colorado, and by reciprocity, a Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC II) in the state of Georgia. This is his first book on the subject of alcohol and drug addiction.
ISBN: 978-1-60530-507-3
(2008, paperback, 102 pages)
Jonah and the Whale: A Story of Addiction is a book about a two-fold process called the addiction/recovery cycle and its four broad aspects: addiction, its causes, treatment and recovery. It uses the exciting and epic tale of Jonah as a backdrop to help show the dynamics of the addiction/recovery cycle. Why the story of Jonah? Jonah's episode personifies the eight major events that most substance abusers experience in their 'desire' to flee responsibility and hide out in Tarshish; using mind altering substances.
About the Author
Annabah Alazim is an African American male, who after being addicted to crack cocaine for thirteen years decided to attend college, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services. He is currently a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC III) in the state of Colorado, and by reciprocity, a Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC II) in the state of Georgia. This is his first book on the subject of alcohol and drug addiction.
ISBN: 978-1-60530-507-3
(2008, paperback, 102 pages)
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