{"product_id":"beyond-the-influence-understanding-and-defeating-alcoholism","title":"Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism","description":"\"This invaluable work will contribute much to the battle against our number one disease.\"—from the Foreword by George McGovern, former senator and author of Terry: My Daughter's Life-and-Death Struggle with Alcoholism\n\nAlcoholism is a disease. It's time we started treating it like one.\n\nScience has offered undisputed proof that alcoholism is a disease rather than a weakness of character, yet millions of alcoholics continue to suffer due to inappropriate treatment. Now the co-author of the modern classic Under the Influence has teamed up with prominent alcoholism experts to provide new answers to this national epidemic.\n\nBased on the latest scientific research, Beyond the Influence clearly explains the neurological nature of the disease and reveals why some people drink addictively and others do not. It also spells out what needs to be done to treat alcoholism, including:\nSteps to take for an intervention\nHow to find the right treatment program\nWhich psychological approaches work best\nWhy spirituality is essential to recovery\nNew insights into relapse prevention\nWhat you should know about diet, exercise, and nontraditional treatments such as acupuncture\nProvocative and eye-opening, compelling and compassionate, Beyond the Influence is not only a message of hope for alcoholics--it is a blueprint for saving lives.\n\nBeyond the Influence explains that alcoholism is a disease of the body, not a weakness of character. Drawing on the latest scientific studies, the authors present new research on the central role of genetics and neurotransmitters in addiction. Continuing where the prior book left off, it also includes:\n\nSteps for diagnosis and intervention, plus ways to prevent relapses\nVarious treatment models, including inpatient and out-patient programs and a review of new drug treatments\nThe most effective types of psychological counseling\nThe critical role of nutrition\nNon-traditional healing methods for recovery\nThe importance of a spiritual component to recovery\n\nThe authors also critique our nation's alcoholism policies, including education and prevention programs, efforts to curtail college bingeing and underage drinking, and the advertising and marketing strategies of the alcohol industry.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0553380141\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UEZG0013J4_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ketcham, Katherine|Asbury, William F.|Schulstad, Mel|Ciaramicoli, Arthur P.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42766193557565,"sku":"31UEZG0013J4_ns","price":6.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0553380141-0.jpg?v=1764797467","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/beyond-the-influence-understanding-and-defeating-alcoholism","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}