{"product_id":"last-call-c-k-murray-9781722379421","title":"Last Call: Understanding and Treating the Alcoholic Brain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBefore We Treat, We Must Understand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMillions\u003c\/i\u003e of people suffer from alcoholism, and most of them don't even know it. Or perhaps, they just can't admit it. If you or somebody you know is suffering from alcoholism, it is important to act \u003ci\u003eimmediately\u003c\/i\u003e. The effect of alcohol on the body and mind is significant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are serious, potentially lethal conditions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen it comes to overcoming alcoholism and alcohol dependence, the hardest part is understanding \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e. Maybe we've heard the personal drug stories, maybe we've read the personal memoirs, but have we lived them? Unless you yourself are an alcoholic, it's often difficult to understand. Why \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy do alcoholics continue to destroy themselves? Given everything we know today about the neuroscience of addiction, about alcohol recovery and rehabilitation--why? The truth is dark. Because at the end of the day, the alcoholic doesn't care. The alcoholic will refuse to quit drinking, even when alcoholism treatment could transform their life for the better. He or she will do anything to avoid sobriety, risking life and limb simply to acquire that next, comforting drink. Until it's too late. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo don't wait. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe worst part about alcohol and drug dependence is that it doesn't \u003ci\u003ejust\u003c\/i\u003e affect the alcoholic. Alcoholism is a family destroyer. The family and friends of alcoholics may endure incredible hardship in the face of this debilitating disease. Alcoholism often leads to a dysfunctional family and a marriage on the rocks, worsening abuse and complicating recovery. And if this isn't bad enough, alcohol dependency can lead to years of post-traumatic stress. For adult children of alcoholics, the damage can be deep. Years of childhood abuse, neglect and broken families have damaged their psyches. Healing and recovery are hard to achieve, even for alcoholics from \u003ci\u003egood\u003c\/i\u003e environments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut there is always hope. Healing the alcoholic brain--and those affected by it--is a process, just like anything in life. Step by step, alcoholism recovery can and does occur. Nothing can happen overnight, but with courage, and conviction, the addicted brain can finally rewire. Through relapse and relief, intervention and rehabilitation, ending dependency is possible. By approaching the situation with the right tools and knowledge, the end of alcohol addiction is not only possible, but \u003ci\u003eprobable.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart guide, part personal memoir, \"Last Call\" includes: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe terrible costs of alcoholism \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow to identify alcoholism \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnderstanding the thought process (and neuroscience of addiction) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow to treat and empower the alcoholic \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow to Help the alcoholic stay sober \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTags: abuse, alcohol, alcoholic, alcoholism, alcohol addiction, dependence, dependency\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. K. Murray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1722379421\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781722379421\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"C. K. Murray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44052939440383,"sku":"9781722379421","price":9.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9ec99b52-0611-425b-88d4-ff1d98c21396.jpg?v=1685021486","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/last-call-c-k-murray-9781722379421","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}