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overcoming addiction and ending America's greatest tragedy
Pages
374
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Addiction is a treatable disease, not a moral failing. This book offers a myth-shattering look at drug abuse, grounded in the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and medicine. It moves beyond traditional approaches to prevention and treatment, including Twelve Step programs and rehabs, explaining why existing systems often fail. The author spent time with scientists, doctors, counselors, and addicts to understand addiction and effective treatments, providing clear counsel for families and individuals at any stage of the illness.

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About the author

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David Sheff

David Sheff is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Beautiful Boy. Sheff's other books include Game Over, China Dawn, and All We Are Saying. His many articles and interviews have appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Playboy, Wired, Fortune, and elsewhere. His ongoing research and reporting on the science of addiction earned him a place on Time Magazine's list of the World's Most Influential People. Sheff and his family live in Inverness, California.