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PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated

ISBN-101402218443

ISBN-139781402218446

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Book TitleHealing the Addicted Brain : The Revolutionary, Science-Based Alcoholism and Addiction Recovery Program

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicNeurology, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Drugs, Substance Abuse & Addictions / General, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, Psychopathology / Addiction

Publication Year2009

GenreSelf-Help, Psychology, Medical

TypeTextbook

AuthorHarold Urschel

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal616.8606

Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1 -- It's a Disease! Chapter 2 -- Changing Your Thoughts from Pro-Addiction to Pro-Recovery Chapter 3 -- Combating Triggers and Cravings Chapter 4 -- Medications to Initiate Recovery and Help Maintain Sobriety Chapter 5 -- Your 12-Step Recovery Program Chapter 6 -- Dealing with Diff icult Emotions Chapter 7 -- Dealing with Dual Diagnoses Chapter 8 -- The Recovering Family Chapter 9 -- Lapse and Relapse Chapter 10 -- Health and Nutrition in Recovery Chapter 11 -- Regaining Enjoyment and Pleasure Chapter 12 -- True Recovery--Maintaining Your Goals for Life Acknowledgments Index About the Author

SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling book offering a breakthrough scientific approach and treatment to conquering addiction and substance abuse. Addiction is not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. It is a disease of the brain that must be treated like any other chronic medical illness. Healing the Addicted Brain by Dr. Harold Urschel, a board-certified physician on addiction and founder of the Urschel Science Recovery Institute, combines the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientific research on brain function, providing tools and strategies designed to overcome the biological factors that cause addictive behavior. This proven approach triples the success rate of patients from 30% to 90% for those who seek help. You will learn how to- Combat triggers and cravings Deal with difficult emotions Handle dual diagnoses Communicate with family Achieve heath and nutrition in recovery Regain enjoyment and pleasure Maintain long-term recovery Whether you or a family member or friend suffer from addiction, Healing the Addicted Brain offers you a comprehensive look at the new understanding of addition and will arm you with the latest treatment information and ideas to beat this disease and achieve sobriety. "Scientifically-based approaches that recognize the biological basis of addiction have brought major advances in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Urschel is at the forefront of this treatment paradigm."-Dr. Larry Hanselka, psychologist, 17.6 million Americans abuse or are dependent on alcohol; seven million more abuse or depend on other drugs. But until recently, few understood that addiction is a chronic medical disease, not a personal or moral weakness. Unfortunately, the old understandings still penetrate our culture, affecting even the treatment programs used to battle addiction. Using this scientific approach, readers will learn to conquer the physical factors that keep them tied to addiction. Dr. Urschel's program triples the success rate of patients to 90 percent, opening a whole new world of overcoming addiction for those who struggle to battle this disease., New York Times Bestseller "New, scientifically-based approaches that recognize the biological basis of addiction have brought major advances in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Urschel is at the forefront of this treatment paradigm." Dr. Larry Hanselka, Psychologist The Proven Scientific Approach to Conquering Addiction and Defeating the Disease Healing the Addicted Brain is a breakthrough work that focuses on treating drug and alcohol addiction as a biological disease--based on the Recovery Science program that has helped thousands of patients defeat their addictions over the past 10 years. It combines the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientific research into brain functions, providing tools and strategies designed to overcome the biological factors that cause addictive behavior along with proven treatments and medications. Using this scientific approach, you will learn to conquer the physical factors that keep people tied to drug and alcohol addiction. The proven fact is addiction is not a moral failing or an issue of not having enough willpower. It is a disease of the brain that can and must be treated like other chronic medical illnesses --such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma--in order to defeat the disease. This revolutionary program can triple the success rate of patients, from 20-30% to 90% There Is Hope. By understanding addiction and using 21st-century breakthroughs, for the first time drug and alcohol addiction can be, and will be, defeated., The New York Times bestselling book offering a breakthrough scientific approach and treatment to conquering addiction and substance abuse. Addiction is not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. It is a disease of the brain that must be treated like any other chronic medical illness. Healing the Addicted Brain by Dr. Harold Urschel, a board-certified physician on addiction and founder of the Urschel Science Recovery Institute, combines the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientific research on brain function, providing tools and strategies designed to overcome the biological factors that cause addictive behavior. This proven approach triples the success rate of patients from 30% to 90% for those who seek help. You will learn how to: Combat triggers and cravings Deal with difficult emotions Handle dual diagnoses Communicate with family Achieve heath and nutrition in recovery Regain enjoyment and pleasure Maintain long-term recovery Whether you or a family member or friend suffer from addiction, Healing the Addicted Brain offers you a comprehensive look at the new understanding of addition and will arm you with the latest treatment information and ideas to beat this disease and achieve sobriety. "Scientifically-based approaches that recognize the biological basis of addiction have brought major advances in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Urschel is at the forefront of this treatment paradigm."--Dr. Larry Hanselka, psychologist, Addiction is a chronic medical disease, not a personal or moral weakness. This book teaches readers how to conquer the physical factors that keep them tied to addiction.

LC Classification NumberRC564.29

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