Summary
A nationally recognized expert on compulsive behaviors explains the phenomenon of craving and gives us tools to achieve freedom from our seemingly insatiable desires by changing our actions to remap our brains.When we find ourselves wanting something strong enough, we’ll do just about anything to get it–sometimes at the expense of our bodies, brains, bank accounts, and relationships. So why do we sometimes have the irrepressible feeling that we need something–such as food, cigarettes, alcohol…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781616492625 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1616492627 |
| Author: | Omar Manejwala |
| Publisher: | Hazelden Information & Educational Services |
| Imprint: | Hazelden Information & Educational Services |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 22 March 2013 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm |
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The author lucidly explains the neurological changes that occur when cravings give way to addiction, and he offers practical ways to deal with and resist temptation
The author lucidly explains the neurological changes that occur when cravings give way to addiction, and he offers practical ways to deal with and resist temptation –Publishers Weekly A SOLID book. It s filled with good science, which I find both illuminating and reassuring. It s filled with concrete, positive suggestions for addressing the issues of craving. It s also compassionate at its core. It s like, Give yourself a break. There are reasons you do this stuff, and it s not your fault, but it s not helping you, so here are some good tools that can give you a way out. –foodfoodbodybody.com This book will help addiction professionals be better able to explain cravings and addiction to patients. Anyone who has ever tried to squelch a craving–unsuccessfully–by willpower alone will be interested in this book. –Jana Burson, MD, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine; Medical Director, Stepping Stone of Boone; author, Pain Pill Addiction: a Prescription for Hope “This compassionate book is highly recommended for anyone struggling with cravings or addictions of any type, as a first step on the road to recovery.”–San Francisco Book Review Inspiring, practical, and insightful for individuals considering or participating in a recovery program. –Library Journal““The author lucidly explains the neurological changes that occur when cravings give way to addiction, and he offers practical ways to deal with and resist temptation…”–“Publishers Weekly” “A SOLID book. It’s filled with good science, which I find both illuminating and reassuring. It’s filled with concrete, positive suggestions for addressing the issues of craving. It’s also compassionate at its core. It’s like, Give yourself a break. There are reasons you do this stuff, and it’s not your fault, but it’s not helping you, so here are some good tools that can give you a way out.”–foodfoodbodybody.com “This book will help addiction professionals be better able to explain cravings and addiction to patients. Anyone who has ever tried to squelch a craving–unsuccessfully–by willpower alone will be interested in this book.”–Jana Burson, MD, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine; Medical Director, Stepping Stone of Boone; author, “Pain Pill Addiction: a Prescription for Hope” “This compassionate book is highly recommended for anyone struggling with cravings or addictions of any type, as a first step on the road to recovery.” –“San Francisco Book Review” “Inspiring, practical, and insightful for individuals considering or participating in a recovery program.”–“Library Journal”“The author lucidly explains the neurological changes that occur when cravings give way to addiction, and he offers practical ways to deal with and resist temptation…”- Publishers Weekly“A SOLID book. It’s filled with good science, which I find both illuminating and reassuring. It’s filled with concrete, positive suggestions for addressing the issues of craving. It’s also compassionate at its core. It’s like, Give yourself a break. There are reasons you do this stuff, and it’s not your fault, but it’s not helping you, so here are some good tools that can give you a way out.”- foodfoodbodybody.com“This book will help addiction professionals be better able to explain cravings and addiction to patients. Anyone who has ever tried to squelch a craving - unsuccessfully - by willpower alone will be interested in this book.”- Jana Burson, M.D., Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and Internal MedicineMedical Director, Stepping Stone of Boone, Author “Pain Pill Addiction: a Prescription for Hope.“This compassionate book is highly recommended for anyone struggling with cravings or addictions of any type, as a first step on the road to recovery.”-San Francisco Book Review“Inspiring, practical, and insightful for individuals considering or participating in a recovery program.”– Library Journal
About The Author
Omar Manejwala
Omar Manejwala, MD, is the senior vice president and chief medical officer of Catasys in Los Angeles, California, and is the former medical director at Hazelden Foundation. Dr. Manejwala is a transformative public speaker and appears frequently in the national media to address the topic of addiction.
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