Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-224) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Redefining addiction and our treatment -- How emotional pain can lead to addiction -- Recognizing addictive behavior -- The hidden roots of addiction -- The role that environment plays in addiction -- How the brain changes with addiction -- The challenges of treatment -- Facing yourself through therapy -- Relapse as part of recovery -- How families experience addiction, and how they can help -- Staging the intervention -- The risk of waiting too long -- Medication to stop dependence -- Epilogue: moving forward.
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