âDr. Dodesâs approach runs directly counter to the paralyzing, but standard, message of âpowerlessnessââa message that reinforces the sense of helplessness that is at the root of addictsâ life predicaments! Many psychiatrists recognize that this is where we must head, but Dr. Dodes is one with the guts to shine a beacon in the right direction.â
âStanton Peele, PhD, author of 7 Tools to Beat Addiction and The Life Process Program of Treatment
The follow-up to his groundbreaking volume The Heart of Addiction, Dr. Lance Dodesâs Breaking Addiction is a step-by-step guide to beating addiction of any kindâfrom drugs and gambling to alcoholism, overeating, and sex addiction. By recognizing and understanding the emotional forces underlying addictive behaviors, Dr. Dodes says any dangerous, life-destroying obsession can be overcome. Including special bonus sections for both families and health-care professionals, Breaking Addiction is the new handbook for those suffering from addictionâa valuable resource that addresses addictionâs root causes and serves as an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and similar recovery programs.
