Addiction Medicine

"By happiness I mean here a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. This is not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion, or a mood, but an optimal state of being. Happiness is also a way of interpreting the world, since while it may be difficult to change the world, it is always possible to change the way we look at it" Matthieu Ricard

Living a healthy lifestyle and getting the healing sleep your body craves can be as natural as brushing your teeth, since to your subconscious, it will just become who you are.

Are you interested in Psychedelics, but been scared off by the warnings and misconceptions? Are you looking to delve into the background behind them, or the science behind how these drugs could help you? With detailed advice and scientifically-backed studies, this audiobook seeks to unveil the often-stigmatized world of Psychedelics and show the benefits of these hallucinogenic drugs - as well as what to expect, and how to stay safe when using them.

The Opioid Epidemic: What Everyone Needs to Know is an accessible, nonpartisan overview of the causes, politics, and treatments tied to the most devastating health crisis of our time. Its comprehensive approach and Q&A format offer listeners a practical path to understanding the epidemic from all sides: the basic science of opioids; the nature of addiction; the underlying reasons for the opioid epidemic; effective approaches to helping individuals, families, communities, and national policy; and common myths related to opioid addiction.

This audiobook will show that your subconscious is the most powerful tool to help alter your life in a positive manner.

There is an alternative healing technique that is gaining popularity these days called Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT. It is more commonly known as EFT tapping because of the tapping method utilized by this particular healing process to alleviate a range of physical, spiritual, and emotional issues.

This book is for everyone who is suffering from the disease of addiction or who cares about someone who is: for addicts, their families and friends, and their health care providers. It is for those who are currently in recovery and looking for a way to shift their recovery into a higher gear - from just surviving and muddling through to becoming the absolute best version of themselves, from mere recovery to Integral Recovery.

Nous négligeons bien trop souvent la façon avec laquelle nous nous adressons à nous-mêmes. Pourtant, elle est d’une influence considérable sur la manière dont nous nous comportons. Pour arrêter de fumer ou bien perdre du poids de façon efficace et durable, nous devons nous efforcer de tenir avec nous-même des propos et un dialogue positifs. Les affirmations positives sont un moyen extrêmement efficace d’y parvenir, et dont la pratique quotidienne reste une garantie de succès.

Anne M. Fletcher is a trusted New York Times best-selling health and medical writer who visited 15 addiction treatment centers - from outpatient programs for the indigent to famous celebrity rehabs; from the sites of renowned 12-step centers to several unconventional programs - to find out what really happens. What she reveals ranges from inspirational to irresponsible and, in some cases, potentially dangerous.

This audiobook is about much more than turning a handle while bathing. Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers is about reclaiming your life, your recovery, your self-confidence, and your potential.

In the book How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan traces the eventful history of psychedelics, from Hofmann’s first encounter with LSD to the first surge of research into the field to the widespread abuse and misuse followed by a federal government ban and the recent resurrection of psychedelic research. This book contains a comprehensive, well-detailed summary and key takeaways of the original book by Michael Pollan. It summarizes the book in detail to help people effectively understand, articulate, and imbibe the original work by Pollan.

In a pharmacy in Kermit, West Virginia, 12 million opioid pain pills were distributed in just three years to a town with a population of 382 people. One woman, after losing her brother to overdose, was desperate for justice. Debbie Preece’s fight for accountability for her brother’s death took her well beyond the Sav-Rite Pharmacy in coal country, ultimately leading to three of the biggest drug wholesalers in the country. She was joined by a crusading lawyer and by local journalist Eric Eyre, who uncovered a massive opioid pill-dumping scandal.

It can be debilitating suffering from chronic pain or illness, especially when the treatments given are ineffective or even harmful. Often, pain sufferers are prescribed opioids to manage their symptoms, but is this the best option available? According to the American Psychiatric Association, about two million people in the US alone have a substance use disorder linked to prescription opioids. What if there was a way to treat your symptoms without the nasty side effects of prescription drugs or the risk of opioid addiction?

Harm reductionist Harley Hammond manages a dedicated team at the Bridgeworks Syringe Access Program in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Known as a pillar of compassion and hope, she fights for the rights and well-being of people who use drugs. When a torrent of fentanyl-laced heroin floods a city already crippled by the failed War on Drugs, overdose preventions are overwhelmed and the Bridgeworks team rushes to put life-saving supplies into the hands of those who need them most.

Do you want to quit smoking but can't figure out how? Do you find yourself struggling to find rest and relax? Then this audiobook is the perfect with for you. Don't ever worry about stress, anxiety, or smoking habits ever again.

There are as many diets and fads in today's health-conscious world as there are days in the year. They can be used for all sorts of reasons, not just weight loss, and it's true that many people will try one at some time in their life. It's also true that many will fail to lose any weight at all. One of the things which is often overlooked when someone is trying to combat things such as weight loss is the importance of amino acids, without which our bodies cannot survive.

Mary-Margaret Stratton, Essene minister, certified raw-food nutritionist, instructional designer, and a "veteran" of 12-step philosophy, discusses how you can radically support recovery and help to heal your addictive and compulsive behaviors through holistic, natural nutrition and positive, mindful behavior modification.

We all slip into some form of subtle addiction from time to time. It’s only human to desire comfort. But what happens when we start abusing our body to derive pleasure? Recent studies have shown that 1 in every 20 adults is a victim of food addiction. Perhaps you’ve tried a few fasting or dieting methods yourself. But most of them are hard to sustain and make you slip back and feel guilty. It’s time to put an end to this vicious cycle. This edition of the audiobook brought to you by the Self-Help-Guide, includes the best of various programs, distilled into one carefully-designed plan.

Learn the secrets to reducing stress, lowering your blood pressure, relaxing, sleeping all night long, falling asleep faster, getting better sleep, being energetic, being happier, being more joyful, getting financially richer, retiring early, losing weight, curing drug addictions, curing addictions to alcohol, curing depression, curing anxiety, and being more focused in life!

Is everything terrible? Is your life going to shit and your brain’s convinced you that you’re utterly screwed? Have you found yourself in a dark place with no way out? Are you having trouble holding onto reality and getting out of the dumps? All of the above? Sounds like you’re freaking out. Simone has been there, and she made herself a book to remind her exactly what to do to get herself out of danger. She has used that template here, so that you can create your own guide suited to your needs. She also shares the vital skills that she has learned over the years.