If you struggle with substance use, you're far from alone. Studies show that alcohol and drug addiction has reached epidemic levels. If you've tried traditional treatments—only to relapse—perhaps it's time for a new approach. This workbook will help you heal the underlying drivers of substance abuse and empower your long-term recovery. Grounded in decades of research and written by a team of Stanford University mental health researchers and psychologists, this evidence-based workbook offers a proven-effective method for lasting recovery from drug and alcohol abuse—forgiveness. Through the practice of forgiveness—both toward yourself and others who may have contributed to past traumas—you'll learn to heal the pain at the root of your addiction and look toward the future with renewed hope and optimism. In order to truly heal from addiction, you must first heal the emotional pain and trauma that drive your substance use. By forgiving yourself and others for past mistakes or offenses, you'll feel less burdened and more open to life's possibilities. You'll also gain the clarity needed to truly beat your addiction and thrive. If you're ready to begin your journey toward lasting recovery, let this be your road map.