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 asthmäin 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.Autorentext
Dr. Harold C. Urschel, III is the CEO and Founder of the Urschel Recovery Science Institute and the Chief of Medical Strategy of EnterHealth.com, which have the goal of combining the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientifically proven medications. He is a board certified physician in both addiction and general psychiatry.
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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 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
Inhalt
Introduction
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