New York Times Bestseller! "New, scientifically-based approaches that recognize the biological basis of addiction
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English Pages 280 pages: illustrations; 23 cm Year 2010,2009
Table of contents :
It's a disease! --
Changing your thoughts from pro-addiction to pro-recovery --
Combating triggers and cravings --
Medications to initiate recovery and help maintain sobriety --
Your 12-step recovery program --
Dealing with difficult emotions --
Dealing with dual diagnoses --
The recovering family --
Lapse and relapse --
Health and nutrition in recovery --
Regaining enjoyment and pleasure --
True recovery, maintaining your goals for life.