If you Struggle with substance abuse, you are likely familiar with intense feelings of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection. You may have trouble building or sustaining meaningful relationships with others, and feel uncomfortable asking for help when you need it When faced with difficult emotions, you may turn to drugs or alcohol to avoid emotional pain. However, the more you use substances to cope with distress, the more isolated you become. So, how can you break this cycle and create a solid path toward recovery? This workbook offers powerful skills to help you heal the emotional pain that drives your addiction. You'll learn to cultivate self-compassion and self-awareness, work through difficult thoughts and feelings, and build supportive relationships that you can turn to in times of distress, rather than relying on destructive behaviors. Most importantly, you'll find proven-effective coping strategies for dealing with painful emotions-so you'll be less likely to reach for substances.