Healing The Addicted Brain

ISBN-13: 978-1402218446

ISBN-10: 1402218443

Author: Urschel III, MD Harold C.

Binding: Paperback

Publisher: Sourcebooks

Published: 2009

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.