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The Biology of Desire

Why Addiction Is Not a Disease

de Marc Lewis, PhD ...

A renowned neuroscientist provides an “unorthodox but enlightening” (Wall Street Journal) narrative of how addiction happens in the brain, and what we can do to overcome itThrough the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist—and former addict himself—explains why the disease model of addiction is wrong and how it obstructs the path to ... Leer más

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A renowned neuroscientist provides an “unorthodox but enlightening” (Wall Street Journal) narrative of how addiction happens in the brain, and what we can do to overcome itThrough the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist—and former addict himself—explains why the disease model of addiction is wrong and how it obstructs the path to
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Still Here, Still Feral.

A Memoir

de Marcus Arseneault ...

Still Here, Still Feral is a memoir about surviving the systems that were supposed to provide safety, and learning what it means to build a life after them.From foster care, group homes and psychiatric hospitals to homelessness, addiction, sex work, incarceration and federal prison, Marcus Arseneault spent much of his life being documented, assessed, confined and reduced to labels.But this is not ... Leer más

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Still Here, Still Feral is a memoir about surviving the systems that were supposed to provide safety, and learning what it means to build a life after them.From foster care, group homes and psychiatric hospitals to homelessness, addiction, sex work, incarceration and federal prison, Marcus Arseneault spent much of his life being documented, assessed, confined and reduced to labels.But this is not
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The Porn Trap

The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography

de Wendy Maltz, Larry Maltz ...

“An extremely helpful and much needed resource. . . . I highly recommend it."—Harville Hendrix, author of Getting the Love You Want and Receiving LoveSince the explosion of the Internet, the number of people struggling with addiction to Internet pornography has skyrocketed. But there has been a distinct lack of resources to help them until now. The Porn Trap is the first book to take a ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

“An extremely helpful and much needed resource. . . . I highly recommend it."—Harville Hendrix, author of Getting the Love You Want and Receiving LoveSince the explosion of the Internet, the number of people struggling with addiction to Internet pornography has skyrocketed. But there has been a distinct lack of resources to help them until now. The Porn Trap is the first book to take a
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The Weather and the Witness

Why PTSD, Addiction, and Grief Are the Same Storm — and the One Thing That Can Change It

de Mustafa Nazary ...

A veteran cannot put the war down. A woman reaches again for the thing that is destroying her. A widower sets out a second cup of coffee for someone who is not coming back.We treat these as three different illnesses, with three different names, in three different waiting rooms. This book argues they are the same storm — one machine, breaking along different seams.Gulam Mustafa Nazary spent twenty ... Leer más

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A veteran cannot put the war down. A woman reaches again for the thing that is destroying her. A widower sets out a second cup of coffee for someone who is not coming back.We treat these as three different illnesses, with three different names, in three different waiting rooms. This book argues they are the same storm — one machine, breaking along different seams.Gulam Mustafa Nazary spent twenty
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Care and Feeding

A Memoir

de Laurie Woolever ...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!A candid, funny, and occasionally devastating culinary memoir of a woman making her way through the food world, navigating addiction, a cultural reckoning, and an unexpected tragedyIn this moving, hilarious, and insightful bestselling memoir, Laurie Woolever traces her path from a small-town childhood to working within the high-stakes celebrity chef culture at ... Leer más

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller!A candid, funny, and occasionally devastating culinary memoir of a woman making her way through the food world, navigating addiction, a cultural reckoning, and an unexpected tragedyIn this moving, hilarious, and insightful bestselling memoir, Laurie Woolever traces her path from a small-town childhood to working within the high-stakes celebrity chef culture at
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Allen Carr's Quit Drinking Without Willpower

The original Easyway method

de Allen Carr ...

Series Libro 6 - Allen Carr's Easyway
READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr's Easyway is the most successful stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world to quit. In Quit Drinking Without Willpower, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking. By explaining why you feel the need to drink and with simple step-by-step ... Leer más

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READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr's Easyway is the most successful stop-smoking method of all time. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world to quit. In Quit Drinking Without Willpower, Allen Carr's Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking. By explaining why you feel the need to drink and with simple step-by-step
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Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain

Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet Using Neuroscience

de Claire Wilcox, MD ...

“Our ‘druggified’ food supply makes us all vulnerable to the problem of compulsive overconsumption. This practical guide, informed by the latest science and decades of clinical experience, is a tutorial in self-compassion as much as a science-help approach to overeating.”—Anna Lembke, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine NationA game-changing approach to overcome food addiction and ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

“Our ‘druggified’ food supply makes us all vulnerable to the problem of compulsive overconsumption. This practical guide, informed by the latest science and decades of clinical experience, is a tutorial in self-compassion as much as a science-help approach to overeating.”—Anna Lembke, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine NationA game-changing approach to overcome food addiction and
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You Should Quit Reddit

de Jacob Desforges ...

In recent years, countless books, articles, and documentaries have addressed the negative effects that social media platforms have wrought on their users and society. However, these former works are incomplete — nearly no attention has been paid to Reddit, one of the most popular websites in the world. Reddit is certainly unique among social platforms, but its potential for addiction and darker ... Leer más

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In recent years, countless books, articles, and documentaries have addressed the negative effects that social media platforms have wrought on their users and society. However, these former works are incomplete — nearly no attention has been paid to Reddit, one of the most popular websites in the world. Reddit is certainly unique among social platforms, but its potential for addiction and darker
... Leer más
DIARY OF A BROKEN MIND

A Mother’s Story, a Son’s Suicide, and the Haunting Lyrics He Left Behind

de Anne Moss Rogers, Charles Rogers ...

THE FUNNIEST, MOST POPULAR KID IN SCHOOL, Charles Aubrey Rogers suffered from depression and later addiction, then ultimately died by suicide.Diary of a Broken Mind focuses on the relatable story of what led to his suicide at age twenty and answers the why behind his addiction and this cause of death, revealed through a mother’s story and years of Charles’ published and unpublished song lyrics. ... Leer más

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THE FUNNIEST, MOST POPULAR KID IN SCHOOL, Charles Aubrey Rogers suffered from depression and later addiction, then ultimately died by suicide.Diary of a Broken Mind focuses on the relatable story of what led to his suicide at age twenty and answers the why behind his addiction and this cause of death, revealed through a mother’s story and years of Charles’ published and unpublished song lyrics.
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Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling

de Geri Miller ...

Fully revised, Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fourth Edition introduces students and mental health professionals to the field of addiction counseling and helps them develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to counsel people who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction.Drawing from her years of experience working in the addiction-counseling field, Geri Miller ... Leer más

$78.00 USD

Fully revised, Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fourth Edition introduces students and mental health professionals to the field of addiction counseling and helps them develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to counsel people who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction.Drawing from her years of experience working in the addiction-counseling field, Geri Miller
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American Epidemic

Reporting from the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis

Edición de John McMillian ...

A first-of-its kind collection of the most vivid reporting about the most lethal addiction crisis everJust a few years ago, the opioid crisis could be referred to as a "silent epidemic," but it is no longer possible to argue that the scourge of opiate addiction being overlooked. This is in large part thanks to the extraordinary writings featured in this volume, which includes some of the most ... Leer más

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A first-of-its kind collection of the most vivid reporting about the most lethal addiction crisis everJust a few years ago, the opioid crisis could be referred to as a "silent epidemic," but it is no longer possible to argue that the scourge of opiate addiction being overlooked. This is in large part thanks to the extraordinary writings featured in this volume, which includes some of the most
... Leer más
Drugs, Crime and Public Health

The Political Economy of Drug Policy

de Alex Stevens ...

Drugs, Crime and Public Health provides an accessible but critical discussion of recent policy on illicit drugs. Using a comparative approach - centred on the UK, but with insights and complementary data gathered from the USA and other countries - it discusses theoretical perspectives and provides new empirical evidence which challenges prevalent ways of thinking about illicit drugs. It argues ... Leer más

$65.99 USD

Drugs, Crime and Public Health provides an accessible but critical discussion of recent policy on illicit drugs. Using a comparative approach - centred on the UK, but with insights and complementary data gathered from the USA and other countries - it discusses theoretical perspectives and provides new empirical evidence which challenges prevalent ways of thinking about illicit drugs. It argues
... Leer más
Allen Carr: The Easy Way to Quit Cannabis

Regain your Drive, Health, and Happiness

de Allen Carr, John Dicey ...

Series Libro 95 - Allen Carr's Easyway
Do you feel trapped by your addiction to cannabis? Is your motivation and lust for life being sapped by an obsession with your next joint? If so, then this book is for you.Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book applies that tried-and-tested method to the problem of marijuana addiction. With clear no ... Leer más

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Do you feel trapped by your addiction to cannabis? Is your motivation and lust for life being sapped by an obsession with your next joint? If so, then this book is for you.Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book applies that tried-and-tested method to the problem of marijuana addiction. With clear no
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Smashed

Story of a Drunken Girlhood

de Koren Zailckas ...

Garnering a vast amount of attention from young people and parents, and from book buyers across the country, Smashed became a media sensation and a New York Times bestseller.Eye-opening and utterly gripping, Koren Zailckas’s story is that of thousands of girls like her who are not alcoholics—yet—but who routinely use booze as a shortcut to courage and a stand-in for good judgment.With one stiff ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Garnering a vast amount of attention from young people and parents, and from book buyers across the country, Smashed became a media sensation and a New York Times bestseller.Eye-opening and utterly gripping, Koren Zailckas’s story is that of thousands of girls like her who are not alcoholics—yet—but who routinely use booze as a shortcut to courage and a stand-in for good judgment.With one stiff
... Leer más
SMART Recovery 4-Point Program® Handbook - International Version - English

de SMART Recovery Global ...

Tools and strategies to help manage problem behaviorsThe International Smart Recovery 4-Point Program(r) Handbook is designed to help people with addictive or problem behaviors live a balanced life. Each handbook is rooted in the principles of the SMART Recovery 4-Point Program(r), which includes:Building and Maintaining MotivationCoping with UrgesManaging Thoughts, Feelings, and ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Tools and strategies to help manage problem behaviorsThe International Smart Recovery 4-Point Program(r) Handbook is designed to help people with addictive or problem behaviors live a balanced life. Each handbook is rooted in the principles of the SMART Recovery 4-Point Program(r), which includes:Building and Maintaining MotivationCoping with UrgesManaging Thoughts, Feelings, and
... Leer más
The Thirteenth Step

Addiction in the Age of Brain Science

de Markus Heilig ...

The past thirty years have witnessed a revolution in the science of addiction, yet we still rely on outdated methods of treatment. Expensive new programs for managing addiction are also flourishing, but since they are not based in science, they offer little benefit to people who cannot afford to lose money or faith in their recovery.Clarifying the cutting-edge science of addiction for both ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

The past thirty years have witnessed a revolution in the science of addiction, yet we still rely on outdated methods of treatment. Expensive new programs for managing addiction are also flourishing, but since they are not based in science, they offer little benefit to people who cannot afford to lose money or faith in their recovery.Clarifying the cutting-edge science of addiction for both
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How to Unporn the Mind : Rewire Your Brain, Restore Your Focus, and Reclaim Real Connection

de Willa Blackwood ...

Pornography addiction is not a willpower problem. It is a neurological one.This book explains precisely how pornography reshapes the brain's reward circuitry, why conventional attempts to stop consistently fail, and what the recovery process actually requires at a biological and behavioral level.Across five chapters, readers will find a grounded explanation of the dopamine mechanisms driving ... Leer más

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Pornography addiction is not a willpower problem. It is a neurological one.This book explains precisely how pornography reshapes the brain's reward circuitry, why conventional attempts to stop consistently fail, and what the recovery process actually requires at a biological and behavioral level.Across five chapters, readers will find a grounded explanation of the dopamine mechanisms driving
... Leer más
Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man

A Memoir

de Bill Clegg ...

This brutally honest memoir explores one man's journey through life and the secrets, shame, and trauma that his addiction revealed.Bill Clegg had a thriving business as a literary agent, a supportive partner, trusting colleagues, and loving friends when he walked away from his world and embarked on a two-month crack binge. He had been released from rehab nine months earlier, and his relapse would ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

This brutally honest memoir explores one man's journey through life and the secrets, shame, and trauma that his addiction revealed.Bill Clegg had a thriving business as a literary agent, a supportive partner, trusting colleagues, and loving friends when he walked away from his world and embarked on a two-month crack binge. He had been released from rehab nine months earlier, and his relapse would
... Leer más
Allen Carr's Easy Way to Control Alcohol

de Allen Carr ...

Series Libro 9 - Allen Carr's Easyway
READ ALLEN CARR'S EASY WAY TO CONTROL ALCOHOL AND BECOME A HAPPY NON-DRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr established himself as the world's greatest authority on helping people stop smoking, and his internationally best-selling Easy Way to Stop Smoking has been published in over 40 languages and sold more than 10 million copies.In this classic guide, Allen applies his revolutionary method ... Leer más

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READ ALLEN CARR'S EASY WAY TO CONTROL ALCOHOL AND BECOME A HAPPY NON-DRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr established himself as the world's greatest authority on helping people stop smoking, and his internationally best-selling Easy Way to Stop Smoking has been published in over 40 languages and sold more than 10 million copies.In this classic guide, Allen applies his revolutionary method
... Leer más
Smoking

The Artificial Passion

de David Krogh ...

What compels millions of people to ignore the medical evidence and continue smoking? David Krogh offers some fascinating and surprising answers in this critically acclaimed analysis of what doctors and scientists know about the passion for tobacco.This feisty and provocative work gives smokers, ex-smokers, non-smokers, or anyone captivated by the quirkiness of human behavior a better understanding ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

What compels millions of people to ignore the medical evidence and continue smoking? David Krogh offers some fascinating and surprising answers in this critically acclaimed analysis of what doctors and scientists know about the passion for tobacco.This feisty and provocative work gives smokers, ex-smokers, non-smokers, or anyone captivated by the quirkiness of human behavior a better understanding
... Leer más
How to Overcome Addiction on Your Own

Self-Help Strategies for Getting Clean Without Help

de Steven Gray ...

About twenty-five percent of the world's population is suffering from one addiction to the other; unfortunately, fewer people take effective action to overcome this problem—this brings about incidences where dreams are shattered and goals getting neglected.Maybe you don't want to open up about your addiction because you are too embarrassed. Maybe you have tried different methods to overcome ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

About twenty-five percent of the world's population is suffering from one addiction to the other; unfortunately, fewer people take effective action to overcome this problem—this brings about incidences where dreams are shattered and goals getting neglected.Maybe you don't want to open up about your addiction because you are too embarrassed. Maybe you have tried different methods to overcome
... Leer más
Stop Smoking with Allen Carr

Includes 70-minute audio epilogue read by Allen

de Allen Carr ...

Series Libro 53 - Allen Carr's Easyway
Allen Carr has helped millions of smokers from all over the world and he can do the same for you.Allen Carr (1934-2006) was a chain-smoker for over 30 years. In 1983, after countless failed attempts to quit, he went from 100 cigarettes a day to zero without suffering withdrawal pangs, without using willpower and without gaining weight. He realised that he had discovered what the world had been ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Allen Carr has helped millions of smokers from all over the world and he can do the same for you.Allen Carr (1934-2006) was a chain-smoker for over 30 years. In 1983, after countless failed attempts to quit, he went from 100 cigarettes a day to zero without suffering withdrawal pangs, without using willpower and without gaining weight. He realised that he had discovered what the world had been
... Leer más
Drunk Mom

A Memoir

de Jowita Bydlowska ...

**“An intense, complex and disturbing story, bravely and beautifully told. I read Drunk Mom with my jaw on the floor, which doesn’t happen to me that often.” —Lena DunhamThree years after giving up drinking, Jowita Bydlowska found herself throwing back a glass of champagne like it was ginger ale. It was a special occasion: a party celebrating the birth of her first child. It also marked Bydlowska ... Leer más

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**“An intense, complex and disturbing story, bravely and beautifully told. I read Drunk Mom with my jaw on the floor, which doesn’t happen to me that often.” —Lena DunhamThree years after giving up drinking, Jowita Bydlowska found herself throwing back a glass of champagne like it was ginger ale. It was a special occasion: a party celebrating the birth of her first child. It also marked Bydlowska
... Leer más
Creating Change

A Past-Focused Treatment for Trauma and Addiction

de Lisa M. Najavits, PhD ...

**Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing CategoryThis flexible, evidence-based manual offers counselors a gentle, compassionate approach to help people with trauma, addiction, or both explore their past.** Creating Change guides clients to understand how trauma and addiction arose over time, grieve losses and regrets, create ... Leer más

$63.99 USD

**Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing CategoryThis flexible, evidence-based manual offers counselors a gentle, compassionate approach to help people with trauma, addiction, or both explore their past.** Creating Change guides clients to understand how trauma and addiction arose over time, grieve losses and regrets, create
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