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"New, scientifically-based approaches that recognize the biological basis of addiction have brought major advances in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Urschel is at the forefront of this treatment paradigm."
Dr. Larry Hanselka, Psychologist

The Proven Scientific Approach to Conquering Addiction and Defeating the Disease

Healing the Addicted Brain is a breakthrough work that focuses on treating drug and alcohol addiction as a biological disease?based on the Recovery Science program that has helped thousands of patients defeat their addictions over the past 10 years. It combines the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientific research into brain functions, providing tools and strategies designed to overcome the biological factors that cause addictive behavior along with proven treatments and medications.

Using this scientific approach, you will learn to conquer the physical factors that keep people tied to drug and alcohol addiction. The proven fact is addiction is not a moral failing or an issue of not having enough willpower. It is a disease of the brain that can and must be treated like other chronic medical illnesses ?such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma?in order to defeat the disease.

This revolutionary program can triple the success rate of patients, from 20-30% to 90%

There Is Hope.

By understanding addiction and using 21st-century breakthroughs, for the first time drug and alcohol addiction can be, and will be, defeated.

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 It's a Disease! 5

Chapter 2 Changing Your Thoughts from Pro-Addiction to Pro-Recovery 27

Chapter 3 Combating Triggers and Cravings 47

Chapter 4 Medications to Initiate Recovery and Help Maintain Sobriety 71

Chapter 5 Your 12-Step Recovery Program 103

Chapter 6 Dealing with Difficult Emotions 119

Chapter 7 Dealing With Dual Diagnoses 159

Chapter 8 The Recovering Family 185

Chapter 9 Lapse and Relapse 209

Chapter 10 Health and Nutrition in Recovery 237

Chapter 11 Regaining Enjoyment and Pleasure 253

Chapter 12 True Recovery-Maintaining Your Goals for Life 269

Acknowledgments 271

Index 273

About the Author 279