A must-have clinical resource that should have a place on every clinicians' shelf - now in a fully revised and updated second edition!

Dr. Charles Atkins, board-certified psychiatrist, addictions specialist, and clinical trainer, brings the latest on effective treatment and recovery with Co-Occurring Disorders: A Whole-Person Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use and Mental Disorders (2^nd edition).

Written in his signature straightforward style and packed with accessible clinical tools, it serves as a navigation guide through the complexities of co-occurring disorders, providing clarity where many clinicians find themselves stuck. This book is a must-have resource for the rubber-meets-the-road clinician, as well as the educators who train them. Now in its second edition, it covers:

- The latest research on health and wellness interventions

- New comprehensive case studies

- Tools from evidence-based treatment models, including:

o Motivational interviewing

o Cognitive-behavioral strategies

o Skills training

o Mutual self-help & peer-based interventions

o Mindfulness training

o Recovery based strategies

o Family interventions

o Assertive community treatment and targeted case management

o Psychopharmacology including opioid and nicotine replacement strategies

In 1987 Charles Atkins was struck with Hodgkin's disease and underwent the ravages of chemotherapy. Throughout his illness he used his Buddhist training and the power of the mantra Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to carry him through the cancer treatments and allay his fears of death and doubts for recovery. During his stays in the hospital, he took every possible opportunity to comfort other cancer patients. His survival inspired him to share the healing techniques he has learned with others.

In this book, Atkins introduces us to the Buddhist master Nichiren 1222-1281] and the healing teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha as laid out in the Lotus Sutra. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is an old mantra that has accumulated a great deal of power from centuries of countless individuals focusing their highest intents while chanting it. He explains how Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can be used to undo karma that has damaged our health. Methods for chanting while visualizing abound in this book. His example, along with that of many others struggling with diseases as diverse as fibromyalgia, diabetic ulcers, high blood pressure, and mental illness, provides a beacon of hope for those facing illness. Atkins's book shows that with hope, faith, and prayer nothing is impossible.

Overdoses have lowered the life expectancy in the United States for two years in a row. The leading cause -- opioids. This epidemic has spread through every sector of our country, destroying lives as parents, friends, families, and those entrapped by opioids struggle to find help.

The opioids epidemic is dire, but there are answers -- and recovery is real.

Dr. Charles Atkins, well-known opioids addiction expert, brings together current research, emerging therapies, and non-drug and integrative strategies in a practical guide for both professionals and the public.

• Why a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction doesn't work for opioid use disorders
• Recognizing the signs - when chronic-pain management turns into addiction
• Whole-person treatment plans to help manage craving, cope with stress, and avoid relapse
• How Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) can save lives
• Treatment from infants to older adults
• Real stories of recovery, and at times, loss

At the turn of the 20th century the holiday trade was developing and in 1901 a pier was built at Minehead to allow pleasure steamers to call independent of tides. In Minehead - Port of Call, Minehead born local historian Charles Atkins charts the history of Minehead Pier from its initial planning to its dismantling in 1940 at the instruction of the War Office. Original postcards and photos depicting the pier and attendant pleasure steamers add a poignant pictorial record of the lives of local residents and visitors alike.

Q&A

Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary? Are there memory exercises I should be doing now? Is all dementia Alzheimer's, or are there other forms? How do I make time for both my parent with Alzheimer's and my children? How long can someone live with this disease?

All caregivers and families touched by Alzheimer's and dementia face a seemingly overwhelming number of emotional decisions. The Alzheimer's Answer Book serves as a much-needed resource for you in this difficult time and is full of the sound advice and immediate guidance you need.

Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, The Alzheimer's Answer Book covers such topics as:

• What are the causes of Alzheimer's and dementia
• What preparations do I need to make immediately after diagnosis?
• Are there medications available that help slow the progress of the disease?
• How can I tell if my parent is in pain?
• How can I avoid caregiver burnout when I'm constantly caring for a parent?
• Where can I find resources and support in my community?
• What are the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, and how do I know what insurance will and will not cover?

Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Alzheimer's Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to all of your most pressing questions.

In Riding the Wheel to Wellness, Charles Atkins explains why meditation, prayer, chanting, and visualization are effective and how they can be used to restore wellness on all levels of our lives. Although Atkins's spiritual approach is based on Nichiren Buddhism, his mission is to help alleviate the suffering of all people, so the techniques he describes are interdisciplinary and have been utilized by people from all walks of life.

After the publication of Modern Buddhist Healing in 2002, Atkins received many letters from readers regarding their experiences with the technique he describes as mantra-powered visualization, which combines the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with visualization. You don't have to convert to Nichiren Buddhism to use Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Like the mantra OM, the Lord's Prayer, or the 23rd Psalm, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo has gathered immense vibrational power and positive energy over the centuries it has been evoked by people focusing on the betterment of themselves and humanity.

Riding the Wheel to Wellness addresses many questions readers have presented to Atkins along with some of their success stories. It also contains visualizations to help readers target specific illnesses. Most poignant and comforting is Atkins's explanation of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth-the wheel of samsara-and the spiritual opportunities inherent at each stage of the journey. Our very lives contain the secrets to wellness, and we can learn to evoke our healing power with Atkins's guidance.

The adventures of Muricaville's greatest hero plus (more obscure) antics of Captain Game Station

Step into a vivid odyssey of green resistance within urban landscapes with Special Report: Growing Together: How Community Gardens are Reshaping our Cities. This comprehensive exploration escorts you through an enchanting journey showing how shared spaces fill hearts, and build communities, acting as living metaphors of resilience.

From the hustle and bustle of New York to the arterial streets of Tokyo, city-dwellers around the world are turning to community gardens as a response to urbanization's challenges. They breathe life into empty lots, encourage biodiversity, combat isolation, and form close-knit communities, setting the stage for a healthier, more sustainable urban living.

This isn't just about the transformation of seeds into towering sunflowers or abandoned lots into lush edens, but a very human story. A story about the power of community, about the shared experience of creating and nurturing something beautiful. It's about us. It's about you.

• Track the historical journey of community gardens, learning how we got here.
• Get inspired by case studies of successful community gardens worldwide.
• Glean practical insights on arranging your own community garden, making this green revolution accessible and practicable.
• Explore the environmental, social, and political impacts of these eco-friendly havens, understanding their importance beyond just the aesthetic.

In the hands of Charles Atkins, garden enthusiast and expert urban agriculturist, this topic transcends the mundane to become a rallying cry for urban revitalization. Join us on this fruitful journey, and be inspired to sow the seeds of change at your own doorstep.

Be part of the solution. Discover the world enhanced by community gardens.

Approximately 5.7 million Americans have bipolar disorder, a brain disorder also known as manic-depressive illness. The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book is an authoritative reference for people with Bipolar Disorder and their loved ones, providing sound advice and immediate answers to their most pressing questions.

Written by an experienced psychiatrist, The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book covers such topics as:

-What are the symptoms and different types of Bipolar Disorder?

-Can other illnesses cause Bipolar Disorder?

-What therapies, medications and relapse-prevention strategies can help with Bipolar Disorder?

-How does Bipolar Disorder differ in children and adults?

-What special issues are there for women with Bipolar Disorder?

-How can family and friends respond in a psychiatric emergency?

The Bipolar Disorder Answer Book offers up clear, confident counsel in an easy-to-read Q&A format that explains confusing medical lingo and guides readers through the world of Bipolar Disorder.