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Healing the Addicted Brain

The Revolutionary, Science-Based Alcoholism and Addiction Recovery Program

Harold Urschel, M.D.

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Sourcebooks, Inc
01 April 2009
The first science-based addiction recovery program, increasing success from 20% to 90%

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
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Imprint:   Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   Updated, Revised
Dimensions:   Height: 230mm,  Width: 20mm,  Spine: 152mm
Weight:   433g
ISBN:   9781402218446
ISBN 10:   1402218443
Pages:   288
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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

Dr. Harold C. Urschel, III is the CEO and Founder of the Urschel Recovery Science Institue and the Chief of Medical Strategy of www.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. He lives in Texas.

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