The Craving Brain by James Butler

The Craving Brain by James Butler

Is it possible to overcome the powerlessness of addiction? Joining forces to answer this age-old question, coauthors Anderson Spickard Jr., a doctor with over forty years' experience in addiction medicine, and James B., a recovering addict, candidly describe the harsh challenges and clearly outline the necessary steps toward healing and recovery.

Combining firsthand accounts and simplified medical insights, The Craving Brain addresses how adolescent binge drinking plays a role in the development of alcohol addiction, explains why addicts don't need to hit rock bottom before they can recover, and responds to some of the most compelling mysteries of addiction, including:

• Why are some people at a higher risk?
• Is an uncontrollable craving a moral failing or a brain injury?
• Why can't addicts see their problem and just quit?
• Are interventions helpful or dangerous?
• How effective are twelve-step programs?
• How is brain science transforming addiction recovery and improving treatment outcomes?

As hopeful as it is unapologetically realistic, this groundbreaking guide is a must-read for anyone who suffers from addiction or knows or works with addicted individuals. With courage, determination, and the right support, recovery is indeed possible.

Thompson, Barbara G.: - Barbara Thompson was a commercial and fine art photographer with a studio in S.O.M.A., South of Market, in San Francisco for several years. She holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. in fine art photography and has photographs included in the Permanent Collection at the SF Museum of Modern Art. Perhaps it was the visual training and her love of reading fiction that got her started imagining how scenes might be described in a book. Although still a devotee of Adobe Photoshop, she now spends most of her time creating her characters and the scenes, which she imagines in her stories. Barbara believes that seeing her character step into a world of long-ago that she has created is the best part. Then, adding a bit of magic to that character's life helps bring the story alive.

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ISBN 13	9781511554473
ISBN 10	1511554479
Title	The Craving Brain
Author	James Butler
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Year published	2016-01-25
Number of pages	272
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