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

By Harold Urschel

Addiction and substance abuse

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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 cravingsDeal with difficult emotionsHandle dual diagnosesCommunicate with familyAchieve heath and nutrition in recoveryRegain enjoyment and pleasureMaintain long-term recoveryWhether 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

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ISBN 9781402245268
Publisher Sourcebooks
Copyright Date 2009
Book number 6592742
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Healing the Addicted Brain: The Revolutionary, Science-Based Alcoholism and Addiction Recovery Program

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