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Mastering the Addicted BrainBy: Walter Ling, MD
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Building a Sane and Meaningful Life to Stay Clean
Endorsements
“Dr. Ling, one of the world’s foremost experts on addiction, explains addiction in a way that non-scientists can understand, and he dispels the pervasive myth that this disease can’t be treated. . . . If you or a loved one is suffering addiction — or if you want to understand a disease that’s devastating our families, communities, and nation — this book is indispensable.”
— Peggy Compton, RN, PhD, FAAN, Associate Professor, van Ameringen Endowed Chair, Department of Family and Community Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
— C. James Klett, PhD “Like Dr. Ling himself, [ Mastering the Addicted Brain ] is filled with compassion, wisdom, and funny stories. Most of all, it provides a road map for how to lead a happy, balanced, and meaningful life. Addicts, their friends and family, and anyone who has struggled with difficult problems will benefit from reading this book.”
“There are very few entertaining and easy-to-read books about addiction that are scientifically accurate and also contain gems of ancient wisdom. Dr. Ling has provided the latter in this wonderful little handbook that contains all the essentials of recovery and a wonderful first chapter for everyone who has ever known someone struggling with this most difficult disease.”
“An amazing amount of information is packed into this very readable little book. Walter Ling is one of the pioneers in the field of addiction, and anyone who is affected by addiction can learn from the wisdom of this master.”
Mastering the Addicted Brain is the perfect guide to support clinicians. It provides practical, evidence-based guidance along with an easy-to-understand conceptualization of how addiction occurs. It’s useful for those who have an addiction as well as the family and friends of those who need support in their recovery. Highly recommended.”
“With this short, easy-to-read summary of his research findings and clinical wisdom, Dr. Ling has opened the door for clinicians, educators, and affected families to understand and ultimately ‘master’ addiction. There are not yet cures for addictions, but this book shows how it is possible — indeed expectable — to overcome drug cravings and relapses and to develop a rewarding life in recovery.”
“This book is delightful and easy to read, yet conveys a profound understanding of what addiction is and what it takes to overcome addiction. It is full of useful insights, thoughtful exercises, and sound advice to guide individuals along the difficult road to recovery. This book will be helpful to patients and their families as well as professionals in the addiction field.”
“Dr. Walter Ling’s Mastering the Addicted Brain makes the very complicated and complex information on the disease of addiction simple and direct. He explains with profound clarity the difference between getting addicted and staying addicted and getting sober and staying sober. . . . In well-laid-out steps and exercises, Dr. Ling offers guidance, support, and a simple plan for long-term recovery.”
“This is a very valuable book for those afflicted by addictions, for their family and friends, and for the interested general public.”
