Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma is a must-read for those suffering from the tragic effects of drugs and alcohol.In Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma, doctors Chuck Smith and Jason Hunt bring a unique and important perspective to the subject of addiction. Experts in the field, Smith and Hunt have personal, firsthand experience with the humiliation and shame that accompanies substance use disorder. But addiction, as they point out, is a disease, no less so than diabetes or heart disease, and it needs to be treated as such. If you, or a loved one, is struggling with addiction, you'll find help in Smith and Hunt's book. When one understands the science behind addiction, one can begin to move forward. Beyond the stigma lies hope.In this short but powerful book, Smith and Hunt discuss the science involved in substance abuse disorder as well as:Risk FactorsScreening and InterventionDetoxTreatment StrategiesPros and Cons of AALong-Term SuccessFrom both personal experience as well as professional expertise, Smith and Hunt know their subject intimately.
✔ Author(s): Dr. Charles Smith,Dr. Jason Hunt
✔ Title: Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (412 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 173723520X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781737235200
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Understanding Addiction by Dr. Charles Smith
Thea Bell
What a rollercoaster of emotions! I laughed, cried, and everything in between. The author's ability to evoke such raw feelings is truly commendable. It's a story that will stay with me forever.
Sydney Richardson
This book has reignited my passion for reading. It reminded me of the sheer joy that can be found in losing oneself in the pages of a good story. I can't wait to explore more books now.
Kara Snyder
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
