Understanding Addiction Know Science, No Stigma
Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma by Charles Smith is a 140-page book published by Visualize Publishing on June 16, 2021. This edition presents a comprehensive examination of addiction, framed as a disease that requires understanding and treatment, similar to other medical conditions. The authors, both experts in the field, draw from their personal experiences and professional knowledge to address the complexities surrounding substance use disorder.
In this book, readers will find an exploration of various aspects of addiction, including risk factors, screening and intervention methods, detoxification, and treatment strategies. The authors also discuss the pros and cons of Alcoholics Anonymous and emphasize the importance of long-term success in recovery. By focusing on the science behind addiction, Smith and Hunt aim to provide insights that can help individuals and their loved ones navigate the challenges of substance abuse and foster a more informed perspective on this critical public health issue.
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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 Factors
Screening and Intervention
Detox
Treatment Strategies
Pros and Cons of AA
Long-Term Success
From both personal experience as well as professional expertise, Smith and Hunt know their subject intimately.
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