Things That Work: A No-Nonsense Guide to Recovery by One Who Knows (Idyll Arbor Personal Health Book)

Things That Work delivers on its title. Barry Bocchieri shows how to replicate and exceed his own success with the tools and concepts he crafted for his own struggle. The book has additional grounding in the author's work as a substance abuse counselor, where he applied his ideas to help others create their own success stories.— Anthony Badalamenti, PhD, author, consultant, psychoanalyst Things That Work is the best book I've ever read on the field of addiction. I was going through a difficult time in my sobriety and this book really helped out.— Paul B., recovering alcoholic I would recommend Things That Work not just for people with addictions but for anyone who is having life problems. The chapters on stress and emotions alone are worth the price of the book.— Fran B., recovering person

Barry Bocchieri, MA, CADC, has over sixteen years as a master's level certified addictions counselor. He began his own personal recovery over eighteen years ago. Everything he writes about in this book he has lived.An expert in the field of substance abuse and addiction, he conducts seminars and workshops that are universally well received. It has been said that he has the unique ability of explaining complex psychological, philosophical, and spiritual concepts in clear, concise, and easy-to-understand language.