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| View Larger Image | Beating Heroin
by Neil Beck
| | List Price: | $12.95 |  | | Available: | In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served. | | | | | Sales Rank: | 1160806 | | Studio: | Dr. Neil Beck | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 132 | | Publication Date: | June 01, 2000 | | Publisher: | Dr. Neil Beck |
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Book Description
This book was written for heroin sufferers, their families, friends and health carers. Dr Beck uses Buprenorphine, Group Therapy and to a lesser extent Naltrexone ( as he has found that in most cases Buprenorphine is more beneficial ) and other medications where necessary. The most up to date information has been condensed into this book. To name a few, it covers topics as the "Beating Heroin" Program, the Great Buprenorphine Breakthrough, a comparison of detoxification methods, pre-existing underlying factors which can lead to heroin addiction, the commonest cause of substance abuse and addiction, depression/ anxiety/ stress/ insomnia, chemicals and chemically disturbed people, 8 case studies, narcotic tolerance and deaths following heroin treatments, diet, E.E.G. Biofeedback, therapy groups in the treatment of heroin addiction, Buprenorphine or Methadone Maintenance as an alternative to detoxification, practical social, psychological and general factors and a summary of the medications which are sometimes used to help beat heroin. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 7 reviews)
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Things I would do differently 
This book is what it would be like if addiction therapies were working perfectly and it would be smooth sailing. I believe that if addicts and their loved ones had plans like this they can be saved.
our families situation was like many others, my husband was an addict for at least 15 years. In and out of rehabs and jail - methadone works for awhile then they get sick of going everyday or they get dosed down too fast to make room for others. We thought we had a saving grace in suboxone. He was on Buprenorphine but his appointments were once a month and maybe 4-5 minutes long. His Dr. was the head of a psych dept in a major hospital in boston. The thing is insurance won't cover the appts so the Dr who would normally get hundreds of dollars an hour has to make it affordable for an addict so you get what you pay for. In our case it was 75$ for 5 minutes. My husband started to sell the suboxine on the street for heroin. With suboxine you can stay straight all week then get high on the weekends. If he went overboard and sold to many he would just buy them on the street for himself. It's sick and this needs to be solved with more contact between the dr and patient but can't until the government gets a grip and the insurance companies cover the visits like a normal treatment. Anyway this is exactly how my husband died dec 27, 07 20 minutes after selling his script. I literally had put all my hopes in this therapy. His Dr. never even called to give his condolences, I think he had a suspicion about what my husband was doing. This books approach will work but all the pieces have to be just so. You should bring this book to your appts and get specific with the doctors.
March 15, 2008 | |
Very informative, but where is he now? 
This book is very enlightening and informative, but I'm concerned that the powers that be in the Australian government giving the doctor so much grief about his treatment have done away with him. The emails and phone numbers on his Web site are inactive. I even tried sending a fax and it wouldn't go through. I was trying to get information on US treatment centers following the doctor's treatment plan. I hope this innovative pioneer has not been snuffed out by the system.
June 01, 2007 | |
Great Reference!
This is a MUST HAVE for any physician, counselor, support person, or health care provider. I would like to see this book as University (or any teaching facility's) curriculum. It's a logical approach that should be applied in addition to or in lieu of a 12-step program. I say this because many addicts don't have the faith needed to rely on a "higher power"; they need alternatives and Dr Beck's theories address these alternatives.
Definately worth applying, especially when counseling for an addiction with a typically low recovery rate.
August 28, 2005 | |
Great Book
As an addiction medicine physician for the last 15 years, I feel that his book is extrememly helpful in educating on recovery from heroin addiction. I recommend it without reservation!
Sincerely,
Joel Nathan, MD
www.nabumed.com
February 18, 2004 | |
Wake up America and smell the heroin
Dr. Beck's book gave me hope for my son. He has been addicted to heroin for 8 months. American psychiatrists need to read this and start a program here. It is needed so badly. Methadone only gives you another addiction to break and opportunity to sell again to support the heroin habit when the cravings kick in. The FDA needs to approve buprenorphine.Buprenorphine along with treating the underlying problems, usually ADD, is the key.The holistic approach is the only way to treat with permanent results. The underlying problems, usually ADD, are brought out in this book. When I read this book everything fell into place and made sense. I am now seeking people that may be able to promote this book and help get clinics open.
September 17, 2002 | |
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