Recovery from Smoking: Quitting With the Twelve Step Process

Second Edition

Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman rationalized her smoking for 27 years, then she finally accepted the fact that she was powerless over cigarettes. Using her own story, the Twelve Steps, and techniques she has developed as a practicing psychologist, Hoffman will help you find the strength to finally let go of smoking.

"I am a recovering nicotine addict who believes that sharing my experience, strength, and hope with other addicts will keep me from picking up a cigarette, one day at a time." Liz Hoffman started smoking at thirteen. Over the years, reasoning, pleading, even medical advice to quit had little effect on her. Liz Hoffman's smoking continued through the years it took her to become Dr. Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman, practicing psychologist. And then Dr. Hoffman discovered the miracle of support and inspiration for quitting available from other recovering nicotine addicts. Interweaving her own intensely emotional story with clear professional knowledge, Dr. Hoffman gently leads nicotine addicts through the Twelve Step process. Beginning by helping nicotine addicts identify and understand the defense mechanisms they create to protect their habit, Recovery from Smoking guides the way to experiencing the life-changing power and joy of spiritual recovery. "Finally, emotional recovery for the nicotine addict! Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman provides the road map for success at quitting and living fully and freely." -Ann Smith, M.S.,C.A.C. author of Overcoming Perfectionism and Adult Grandchildren of Alcoholics