{"product_id":"genes-gods-and-red-herrings-john-j-whelan-9781777921002","title":"Genes, Gods, and Red Herrings: Transforming Canada's addiction treatment system","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddiction is a powerfully captivating experience and an organizing force the offers predictability and control.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e It allows us to be fully absorbed and shift into altered states where memories of abuses and separation from other people cease to be important. This book delves into the history of puritanical ideas promoted by eugenicists and religious zealots that gave rise to the notion of addiction as a medical-spiritual disease. Through the fictional story of Sergeant Ray Squires, these ideas are contested through an examination of the mental-emotional \u003cb\u003e'what for' \u003c\/b\u003eof reliance on substances and other behaviours. Readers are introduced to the inner workings of medically-based addiction treatment programs in Canada and the reasons why the social contexts of addiction are ignored. By reviewing recent research and discussing his past experience with addiction, the author provides a compelling explanation for the social-relational roots of addictive behaviours and the social and personal things people can do to regain control in their lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter begins with the unfolding story of the central character -- Sergeant Ray Squires -- followed by a discussion of relevant research to highlight the main themes and ongoing controversies. The book ends with evidence-based recommendations in transforming our understanding of addiction and our societal responses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John J. Whelan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1777921007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781777921002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library and Archives Canada\/Government of Can\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"John J. Whelan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48445683138815,"sku":"9781777921002","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c6c4b645-a685-47bf-bc40-8fe44fc06065.jpg?v=1777220036","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/genes-gods-and-red-herrings-john-j-whelan-9781777921002","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}