Mastering the Addicted Brain

Building a Sane and Meaningful Life to Stay Clean

Ranked #73 in Codependency

As most drug and alcohol addicts eventually realize, good intentions alone aren't enough to break destructive habits. In Mastering the Addicted Brain, however, author Walter Ling, MD, shows that addiction can be managed once its true nature is understood. Without finger wagging or assigning blame, Ling guides addicts and their loved ones through the tortuous path to recovery, offering both encouragement and tips to avoid potential triggers for relapse, such as stress, boredom, and social pressure. Ling begins with a brief, nontechnical description of the brain chemistry of addiction... more

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