Kick Your Habit: Break Free from the Cycle of Addiction

Whether its alcohol, drugs, gambling, or even shopping, addiction has a tight grip. The public has witnessed the tragic death of Corey Monteith and the headline-making, often-failed attempts of other celebrity sufferers to get clean. What actually works? Written by Dr. Robert Lefever, the founding director of the PROMIS Recovery Centre, this guide explains the roots of addiction, how to recognize the signs, which treatments are available, and why its so hard to get clean. For anyone who suspects they have a problem, or who loves someone who does, The Twelve-Step Programme to Kick Your Habit offers invaluable, up-to-date information and advice, as well as case histories and worksheets.

Dr. Robert Lefever established the PROMIS Recovery Centre in 1986 as a specialist treatment center dealing with all forms of addictive or compulsive behavior, and the Counselling Centre where he heads the team of primary counselors. He is also a self-confessed former workaholic and shopaholic. Dr. Lefever is a graduate of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and has been a speaker at conferences in the UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, and Spain. A frequent broadcaster on radio and television, he also contributes to various newspapers and periodicals.  With over 25 years of helping patients recover from the challenges of addiction and other co-occurring disorders, PROMIS provides an unparalleled range of services delivered by a team of qualified and passionate individuals. Treatment offered at PROMIS addresses not only substance abuse and alcohol dependency but also their underlying psychological issues. They offer a combined range of treatments, creating a customized treatment plan for each patient. PROMIS has locations across Europe that are open 24/7.