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Arold Langeveld - The Opportunity of Addiction
From Fleeing to Feeling
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In The Opportunity of Addiction Arold Langeveld shows a different path. He challenges you to view your addiction as an opportunity instead of an enemy. He invites you to stop fighting and start feeling what you have been suppressing for so long. To relax in who you really are and learn how to live with the here-and-now, just like it is. Becoming free from addiction is like coming home when you never really left.
The Opportunity of Addiction is a new, fresh, and loving perspective on addiction, supported by real-life examples, practical exercises and reflections. A valuable guide to deal both with your own addiction and the addiction of a loved one.
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Published in November 2022 | Paperback | 312 pages | ca. 80,000 words
English sample translation available
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Arold Langeveld (b. 1966) is a coach and counselor for high-performers and Dutch celebrities to deal with anxiety, visibility, and addiction. He received training from the international speaker and well-respected enlightenment teacher Scott Kiloby and has worked in various rehab clinics. Arold is a speaker on non-duality and addiction and has shared the stage with renowned addiction expert Gabor Mate at Science and Non-Duality conference SAND in San José, CA. Arold has co-written an article with author Joan Tollifson and has acted in the movie All or Nothing (2013) in which he played himself.
"Arold Langeveld is an expert by experience as a therapist, something that is missing from regular addiction care. He thinks differently and outside of the box. Which is very valuable for many people with an addiction and their loved ones."
Bram Bakker, former psychiatrist with over twenty years' experience in addiction care, and author
"Arold has been working a long time on providing people with a special approach to break their addiction. This book is a clear and moving report of his unique methods."
Jan Geurtz, author and teacher on Tibetan Buddhism
"Arold has changed a lot of things in my life. He showed me with calmness and love that I matter. With comforting calmness he has enabled me to take action to overcome my addiction. As a result, I am now living the best life I can imagine."
Dave Roelvink, model, DJ, media personality
"An emotional and intellectual book on using harmful substances. This is one of the better books as the author doesn't condemn the addiction but clarifies the underlying issues. The book is heartwarming and special, and impressive!"
Fokko Ketel, Core Institute
"It is refreshing to read that the mechanics of all addictive connections are the same: the desire to become one with something and temporarily loose ourselves. So quitting with an addiction is an identity crises we bring upon ourselves. Letting go of something that seems to protect you, but is creating an unsafe situation at the same time. The chains that hold you back have been forged by your own thoughts: 'In reality, the door is wide open.' An inspiring and solid book, also for those who don't think that they are addicted."
Raf Stevens, Insight Review
"Arold knows what he's talking about. You feel and read it in his carefully chosen language, the stories, the insights, the knowledge, and exercises. He had many conversations with people who are fighting their addiction, and has learned from what they had to tell him. These are the lessons he shares in his book."
Ritzo, Goodreads Review
"A wonderful and inspiring book about connectedness, written with compassion."
Carlos, Goodreads Review
Roland 1
Introduction
Preface
Roland 2
PART 1: LONGING FOR NOTHING
The innocent start
The self
Does the cause matter?
Trauma
The pyramid of addiction
The vicious circle of using substances
Substance use as an emergency exit
Roland 3
PART 2: FROM FLEEING TO FREEDOM, FEELING, AND CONNECTION
Freed from unrealistic thoughts
The intake: a first step
Intervention: disconnecting
Roland 4
Inform: you lose half the weight by sharing your problem
Intimacy
The second circle
Inquiry: the perfect stimulus for self-examination
Searching for 'compulsion' and the 'untraceable'
Triggers and stimulants to guide your way
Giving more than you have to offer
Contra-trigger
Awareness
Things to do
Interest
Insight
I am innocent
Roland 5
PART 3: THE LOVED ONES
The relationship phases
Loving someone with an addiction
The turning point
Being together without losing yourself
The turtle on his back
Assumptions
Dare to share
Acknowledging your powerlessness
The perfect nudge
Terima kasih
A child's addiction
The steadfast one
'Am I not your child?'
In conclusion
Roland 6
Farewell letter
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Exercises and explanation