Addiction Recovery offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming addiction, emphasizing that recovery is a personalized journey rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
It explores the psychological underpinnings of addiction, highlights advancements in treatment methodologies, and underscores the importance of aftercare and relapse prevention.
The book acknowledges addiction as a chronic, relapsing condition, asserting that successful long-term management requires integrating various therapies and lifestyle adjustments.
Readers will gain insights into the neurobiological mechanisms driving addictive behaviors and the societal factors contributing to substance use disorders, building a solid foundation for understanding this complex health issue.
This book distinguishes itself by adopting a holistic approach, considering the individual's overall well-being through self-compassion and mindfulness.
It examines various treatment options, from cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to motivational interviewing (MI) and pharmacological interventions.
Progressing from the science of addiction to treatment methods and relapse prevention strategies, the book equips readers with practical exercises and real-life examples to apply the concepts.
