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The Age of Addiction

How Bad Habits Became Big Business

de David T. Courtwright ...

“A mind-blowing tour de force that unwraps the myriad objects of addiction that surround us…Intelligent, incisive, and sometimes grimly entertaining.”—Rod Phillips, author of Alcohol: A History“A fascinating history of corporate America’s efforts to shape our habits and desires.”—VoxWe live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

“A mind-blowing tour de force that unwraps the myriad objects of addiction that surround us…Intelligent, incisive, and sometimes grimly entertaining.”—Rod Phillips, author of Alcohol: A History“A fascinating history of corporate America’s efforts to shape our habits and desires.”—VoxWe live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be
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Saying No to New

Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness—and How to Take Back Your Life

de Eric Athas ...

From New York Times editor Eric Athas comes a groundbreaking solution on how to rewire our impulses to consume new things and reclaim control of our lives and spending habits.New things are everywhere—and they’re causing us to disconnect from what we value most in life. One of the biggest lies of modern times is that new is always better. A new phone is always better than the previous edition. A ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

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From New York Times editor Eric Athas comes a groundbreaking solution on how to rewire our impulses to consume new things and reclaim control of our lives and spending habits.New things are everywhere—and they’re causing us to disconnect from what we value most in life. One of the biggest lies of modern times is that new is always better. A new phone is always better than the previous edition. A
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Your Brain on Porn

Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction

de Gary Wilson ...

When high speed internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control. Far from preparing them for fulfilling relationships, viewing an endless stream of porn videos led to unexpected symptoms. Perhaps most surprisingly, for the first time in history erectile dysfunction was becoming a significant problem for young ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

When high speed internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control. Far from preparing them for fulfilling relationships, viewing an endless stream of porn videos led to unexpected symptoms. Perhaps most surprisingly, for the first time in history erectile dysfunction was becoming a significant problem for young
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Trauma and the 12 Steps, Revised and Expanded

An Inclusive Guide to Enhancing Recovery

de Jamie Marich PHD ...

An inclusive, research-based guide to working the 12 steps: a trauma-informed approach for clinicians, sponsors, and those in recovery.Step 1: You admit that you're powerless over your addiction. Now what?12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) have helped countless people on the path to recovery. But many still feel that 12-step programs aren't for them: that ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

An inclusive, research-based guide to working the 12 steps: a trauma-informed approach for clinicians, sponsors, and those in recovery.Step 1: You admit that you're powerless over your addiction. Now what?12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) have helped countless people on the path to recovery. But many still feel that 12-step programs aren't for them: that
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DIARY OF A BROKEN MIND

A Mother’s Story, a Son’s Suicide, and the Haunting Lyrics He Left Behind

de Anne Moss Rogers, Charles Rogers ...

THE FUNNIEST, MOST POPULAR KID IN SCHOOL, Charles Aubrey Rogers suffered from depression and later addiction, then ultimately died by suicide.Diary of a Broken Mind focuses on the relatable story of what led to his suicide at age twenty and answers the why behind his addiction and this cause of death, revealed through a mother’s story and years of Charles’ published and unpublished song lyrics. ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

THE FUNNIEST, MOST POPULAR KID IN SCHOOL, Charles Aubrey Rogers suffered from depression and later addiction, then ultimately died by suicide.Diary of a Broken Mind focuses on the relatable story of what led to his suicide at age twenty and answers the why behind his addiction and this cause of death, revealed through a mother’s story and years of Charles’ published and unpublished song lyrics.
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The Easy Way to Stop Smoking

de Allen Carr ...

Series Libro 10 - Allen Carr's Easyway
'If you follow my instructions you will be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.'That's a strong claim from Allen Carr, but as the world's leading quit smoking expert, Allen was right to boast!This classic guide to the world's most successful stop smoking method is all you need to give up smoking. You can even smoke while you read. There are no scare tactics, you will not gain weight and ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

'If you follow my instructions you will be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.'That's a strong claim from Allen Carr, but as the world's leading quit smoking expert, Allen was right to boast!This classic guide to the world's most successful stop smoking method is all you need to give up smoking. You can even smoke while you read. There are no scare tactics, you will not gain weight and
... Leer más
Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling

de Geri Miller ...

Fully revised, Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fourth Edition introduces students and mental health professionals to the field of addiction counseling and helps them develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to counsel people who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction.Drawing from her years of experience working in the addiction-counseling field, Geri Miller ... Leer más

$78.00 USD

Fully revised, Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fourth Edition introduces students and mental health professionals to the field of addiction counseling and helps them develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to counsel people who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction.Drawing from her years of experience working in the addiction-counseling field, Geri Miller
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Drugs, Crime and Public Health

The Political Economy of Drug Policy

de Alex Stevens ...

Drugs, Crime and Public Health provides an accessible but critical discussion of recent policy on illicit drugs. Using a comparative approach - centred on the UK, but with insights and complementary data gathered from the USA and other countries - it discusses theoretical perspectives and provides new empirical evidence which challenges prevalent ways of thinking about illicit drugs. It argues ... Leer más

$65.99 USD

Drugs, Crime and Public Health provides an accessible but critical discussion of recent policy on illicit drugs. Using a comparative approach - centred on the UK, but with insights and complementary data gathered from the USA and other countries - it discusses theoretical perspectives and provides new empirical evidence which challenges prevalent ways of thinking about illicit drugs. It argues
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Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking Without Willpower - Includes Quit Vaping

The best-selling quit smoking method updated for the 21st century

de Allen Carr, John Dicey ...

Series Libro 5 - Allen Carr's Easyway
READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONSMOKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking method that will not only set you free from smoking, but will also insure that you find it easy and even enjoyable to quit. Whether you smoke cigarettes, vape or use any other nicotine product, this method will work ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONSMOKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking method that will not only set you free from smoking, but will also insure that you find it easy and even enjoyable to quit. Whether you smoke cigarettes, vape or use any other nicotine product, this method will work
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The Recovering

Intoxication and Its Aftermath

de Leslie Jamison ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Empathy Exams comes this transformative work showing that sometimes the recovery is more gripping than the addiction.With its deeply personal and seamless blend of memoir, cultural history, literary criticism, and reportage, The Recovering turns our understanding of the traditional addiction narrative on its head, demonstrating that the story of ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Empathy Exams comes this transformative work showing that sometimes the recovery is more gripping than the addiction.With its deeply personal and seamless blend of memoir, cultural history, literary criticism, and reportage, The Recovering turns our understanding of the traditional addiction narrative on its head, demonstrating that the story of
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You Should Quit Reddit

de Jacob Desforges ...

In recent years, countless books, articles, and documentaries have addressed the negative effects that social media platforms have wrought on their users and society. However, these former works are incomplete — nearly no attention has been paid to Reddit, one of the most popular websites in the world. Reddit is certainly unique among social platforms, but its potential for addiction and darker ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In recent years, countless books, articles, and documentaries have addressed the negative effects that social media platforms have wrought on their users and society. However, these former works are incomplete — nearly no attention has been paid to Reddit, one of the most popular websites in the world. Reddit is certainly unique among social platforms, but its potential for addiction and darker
... Leer más
The Thirteenth Step

Addiction in the Age of Brain Science

de Markus Heilig ...

The past thirty years have witnessed a revolution in the science of addiction, yet we still rely on outdated methods of treatment. Expensive new programs for managing addiction are also flourishing, but since they are not based in science, they offer little benefit to people who cannot afford to lose money or faith in their recovery.Clarifying the cutting-edge science of addiction for both ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

The past thirty years have witnessed a revolution in the science of addiction, yet we still rely on outdated methods of treatment. Expensive new programs for managing addiction are also flourishing, but since they are not based in science, they offer little benefit to people who cannot afford to lose money or faith in their recovery.Clarifying the cutting-edge science of addiction for both
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The Bangkok Connection

Trafficking heroin from Asia to the USA

de Ron Chepesiuk ...

Leslie “Ike” Atkinson is one of U.S. history’s most original gangsters. According to law enforcement sources, he and his gang smuggled, by conservative estimates, 1,000 pounds of heroin annually from Bangkok, Thailand, to U.S. military bases during their period of operation from 1968 to 1975.The Bangkok Connection: Trafficking Heroin from Asia to the USAchronicles the story of Atkinson, a ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Leslie “Ike” Atkinson is one of U.S. history’s most original gangsters. According to law enforcement sources, he and his gang smuggled, by conservative estimates, 1,000 pounds of heroin annually from Bangkok, Thailand, to U.S. military bases during their period of operation from 1968 to 1975.The Bangkok Connection: Trafficking Heroin from Asia to the USAchronicles the story of Atkinson, a
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How to Unporn the Mind : Rewire Your Brain, Restore Your Focus, and Reclaim Real Connection

de Willa Blackwood ...

Pornography addiction is not a willpower problem. It is a neurological one.This book explains precisely how pornography reshapes the brain's reward circuitry, why conventional attempts to stop consistently fail, and what the recovery process actually requires at a biological and behavioral level.Across five chapters, readers will find a grounded explanation of the dopamine mechanisms driving ... Leer más

$3.11 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Pornography addiction is not a willpower problem. It is a neurological one.This book explains precisely how pornography reshapes the brain's reward circuitry, why conventional attempts to stop consistently fail, and what the recovery process actually requires at a biological and behavioral level.Across five chapters, readers will find a grounded explanation of the dopamine mechanisms driving
... Leer más
Smoking

The Artificial Passion

de David Krogh ...

What compels millions of people to ignore the medical evidence and continue smoking? David Krogh offers some fascinating and surprising answers in this critically acclaimed analysis of what doctors and scientists know about the passion for tobacco.This feisty and provocative work gives smokers, ex-smokers, non-smokers, or anyone captivated by the quirkiness of human behavior a better understanding ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

What compels millions of people to ignore the medical evidence and continue smoking? David Krogh offers some fascinating and surprising answers in this critically acclaimed analysis of what doctors and scientists know about the passion for tobacco.This feisty and provocative work gives smokers, ex-smokers, non-smokers, or anyone captivated by the quirkiness of human behavior a better understanding
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How to Overcome Addiction on Your Own

Self-Help Strategies for Getting Clean Without Help

de Steven Gray ...

About twenty-five percent of the world's population is suffering from one addiction to the other; unfortunately, fewer people take effective action to overcome this problem—this brings about incidences where dreams are shattered and goals getting neglected.Maybe you don't want to open up about your addiction because you are too embarrassed. Maybe you have tried different methods to overcome ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

About twenty-five percent of the world's population is suffering from one addiction to the other; unfortunately, fewer people take effective action to overcome this problem—this brings about incidences where dreams are shattered and goals getting neglected.Maybe you don't want to open up about your addiction because you are too embarrassed. Maybe you have tried different methods to overcome
... Leer más
The Tennis Partner

A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss

de Abraham Verghese ...

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow... ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow...
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The Science of Addiction

From Neurobiology to Treatment

de Carlton K. Erickson, Ph.D. ...

An updated and expanded edition on the roles that brain function and genetics play in addiction.Over the past 10 years, neurobiologic and genetic research has provided an increased understanding of what causes drug addiction in the brain’s reward pathway. Knowing this leads to a better understanding of how it may be treated and even reversed in those who successfully overcome the disease. This is ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

An updated and expanded edition on the roles that brain function and genetics play in addiction.Over the past 10 years, neurobiologic and genetic research has provided an increased understanding of what causes drug addiction in the brain’s reward pathway. Knowing this leads to a better understanding of how it may be treated and even reversed in those who successfully overcome the disease. This is
... Leer más
Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain

Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet Using Neuroscience

de Claire Wilcox, MD ...

“Our ‘druggified’ food supply makes us all vulnerable to the problem of compulsive overconsumption. This practical guide, informed by the latest science and decades of clinical experience, is a tutorial in self-compassion as much as a science-help approach to overeating.”—Anna Lembke, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine NationA game-changing approach to overcome food addiction and ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

“Our ‘druggified’ food supply makes us all vulnerable to the problem of compulsive overconsumption. This practical guide, informed by the latest science and decades of clinical experience, is a tutorial in self-compassion as much as a science-help approach to overeating.”—Anna Lembke, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine NationA game-changing approach to overcome food addiction and
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Quit your Phone Addiction

How to Break up with your cell phone, avoid phone distraction and build good phone habits to improve your digital wellness.

de Dr. Alex Whitestone ...

The EASIEST way to Overcome your Phone Addiction and Build a Healthy Relationship with your phone without losing your mind.Have you felt your phone beep, only to reach it to find out it never beeped?You were expecting to see so much engagement for your last post, yet, it’s not as much as you’d expected. Something else catches your attention, and You continue scrolling aimlessly.When you finally ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The EASIEST way to Overcome your Phone Addiction and Build a Healthy Relationship with your phone without losing your mind.Have you felt your phone beep, only to reach it to find out it never beeped?You were expecting to see so much engagement for your last post, yet, it’s not as much as you’d expected. Something else catches your attention, and You continue scrolling aimlessly.When you finally
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Creating Change

A Past-Focused Treatment for Trauma and Addiction

de Lisa M. Najavits, PhD ...

**Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing CategoryThis flexible, evidence-based manual offers counselors a gentle, compassionate approach to help people with trauma, addiction, or both explore their past.** Creating Change guides clients to understand how trauma and addiction arose over time, grieve losses and regrets, create ... Leer más

$63.99 USD

**Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing CategoryThis flexible, evidence-based manual offers counselors a gentle, compassionate approach to help people with trauma, addiction, or both explore their past.** Creating Change guides clients to understand how trauma and addiction arose over time, grieve losses and regrets, create
... Leer más
Momma May Be Mad

A Memoir

de Kerry Neville ...

Momma May Be Mad: A Memoir is an inventive and striking memoir about motherhood, madness, and the grace of second and third chances. Kerry Neville shares the story of how she was caught in the perfect storm of bipolar disorder, anorexia, and alcoholism when her children were young and her marriage failing and how she found her way back to joy and hope. Electric shock therapy, hospitalizations, and ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Momma May Be Mad: A Memoir is an inventive and striking memoir about motherhood, madness, and the grace of second and third chances. Kerry Neville shares the story of how she was caught in the perfect storm of bipolar disorder, anorexia, and alcoholism when her children were young and her marriage failing and how she found her way back to joy and hope. Electric shock therapy, hospitalizations, and
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Capture

Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering

de David A. Kessler, M.D. ...

"A breakthrough book. In a world of increasingly specialized knowledge, it takes a particular gift and some stubbornness to cut across the fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, philosophy and psychology and to ask the fundamental question: Why it is that we can allow our best selves to be captured by and torpedoed by thoughts and actions that sink us?. . . . [Kessler's] ultimate answer is profound ... Leer más

$15.49 USD

"A breakthrough book. In a world of increasingly specialized knowledge, it takes a particular gift and some stubbornness to cut across the fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, philosophy and psychology and to ask the fundamental question: Why it is that we can allow our best selves to be captured by and torpedoed by thoughts and actions that sink us?. . . . [Kessler's] ultimate answer is profound
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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

de Gabor Maté MD ...

A groundbreaking look at addiction and recovery from the bestselling author of The Myth of Normal—the modern self-help classic that reframes everything you were taught about trauma and substance abuseAddictions always originate in pain, whether felt openly or hidden in the unconscious. In In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, world-renowned physician and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté offers a ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

A groundbreaking look at addiction and recovery from the bestselling author of The Myth of Normal—the modern self-help classic that reframes everything you were taught about trauma and substance abuseAddictions always originate in pain, whether felt openly or hidden in the unconscious. In In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, world-renowned physician and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté offers a
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