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Overcoming Addiction
Seven Imperfect Solutions and the End of America's Greatest Epidemic
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Addiction treatment has become a billion-dollar industry based on innumerable clinical and psychological perspectives. Zealous clinicians and researchers have gathered around the theories, proclaiming each as the sole truth and excluding alternate views. In this book, leading bioethicist Gregory Pence demystifies seven foundational theories of addiction and addiction treatment. From Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous to methadone clinics and brain chemistry studies, each method holds foundation beliefs about human nature, free will, and biology. Understanding the diversity of these theories allows us to build a framework for more effective treatment for all addiction types.
For individuals suffering from addiction, their families, and those who devote their lives to ending addiction's grasp on our society, this book offers a fresh perspective and a framework for long-term solutions.

Kindle Book
- Release date: February 21, 2020
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- ISBN: 9781538135044
- Release date: February 21, 2020
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- ISBN: 9781538135044
- File size: 505 KB
- Release date: February 21, 2020
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Languages
English
Addiction treatment has become a billion-dollar industry based on innumerable clinical and psychological perspectives. Zealous clinicians and researchers have gathered around the theories, proclaiming each as the sole truth and excluding alternate views. In this book, leading bioethicist Gregory Pence demystifies seven foundational theories of addiction and addiction treatment. From Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous to methadone clinics and brain chemistry studies, each method holds foundation beliefs about human nature, free will, and biology. Understanding the diversity of these theories allows us to build a framework for more effective treatment for all addiction types.
For individuals suffering from addiction, their families, and those who devote their lives to ending addiction's grasp on our society, this book offers a fresh perspective and a framework for long-term solutions.

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Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Kindle Book
Release date: February 21, 2020
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9781538135044
Release date: February 21, 2020
EPUB ebook
ISBN: 9781538135044
File size: 505 KB
Release date: February 21, 2020
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Creators
- Gregory E. Pence - Author
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Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
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