{"product_id":"the-craving-brain-james-butler-9781511554473","title":"The Craving Brain: Science, Spirituality and the Road to Recovery","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs it possible to overcome the powerlessness of addiction? Joining forces to answer this age-old question, coauthors Anderson Spickard Jr., a doctor with over forty years' experience in addiction medicine, and James B., a recovering addict, candidly describe the harsh challenges and clearly outline the necessary steps toward healing and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining firsthand accounts and simplified medical insights, \u003ci\u003eThe Craving Brain\u003c\/i\u003e addresses how adolescent binge drinking plays a role in the development of alcohol addiction, explains why addicts don't need to hit rock bottom before they can recover, and responds to some of the most compelling mysteries of addiction, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy are some people at a higher risk?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs an uncontrollable craving a moral failing or a brain injury?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy can't addicts see their problem and just quit?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre interventions helpful or dangerous?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow effective are twelve-step programs?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow is brain science transforming addiction recovery and improving treatment outcomes?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs hopeful as it is unapologetically realistic, this groundbreaking guide is a must-read for anyone who suffers from addiction or knows or works with addicted individuals. With courage, determination, and the right support, recovery is indeed possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Butler, Barbara Thompson, W. Anderson Spickard Jr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1511554479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781511554473\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 01\/25\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.61d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2016","brand":"James Butler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986910249215,"sku":"9781511554473","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_325dbad0-3e0c-477d-8ee5-4ffdb5693482.jpg?v=1683285884","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-craving-brain-james-butler-9781511554473","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}