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"New, scientifically-based approaches that recognize the biological basis of addiction have brought major advances in the treatment of addiction. Dr. Urschel is at the forefront of this treatment paradigm." Dr. Larry Hanselka, Psychologist The Proven Scientific Approach to Conquering Addiction and Defeating the Disease Healing the Addicted Brain is a breakthrough work that focuses on treating drug and alcohol addiction as a biological disease—based on the Recovery Science program that has helped thousands of patients defeat their addictions over the past 10 years. It combines the best behavioral addiction treatments with the latest scientific research into brain functions, providing tools and strategies designed to overcome the biological factors that cause addictive behavior along with proven treatments and medications. Using this scientific approach, you will learn to conquer the physical factors that keep people tied to drug and alcohol addiction. The proven fact is addiction is not a moral failing or an issue of not having enough willpower. It is a disease of the brain that can and must be treated like other chronic medical illnesses —such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma—in order to defeat the disease. This revolutionary program can triple the success rate of patients, from 20-30% to 90% There Is Hope. By understanding addiction and using 21st-century breakthroughs, for the first time drug and alcohol addiction can be, and will be, defeated.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 15 reviews)

Addicts and Loved One's as Cash-Generating Machines? by Eric (Denver, CO, USA)

1 Stars
October 02, 2009
I expected more from a doctor that has made it his career to "help" alcoholics and addicts. Throughout the book, the author repetitively tells the reader to access more information and resources at the EnterHealth's (the rehab facility the author is affiliated with) website... of course the author never once mentioned that to access that information and those resources would cost $95 and rapidly escalate up for telephone support (and given the track record, that access will probably point the reader to residential rehab at EnterHealth's facility). Most sales brochures are free, but this one puts the addict and family back about $11. Also, the climax of this book seems to be the author's fascination with Vivitrol (injectible naltrexone). Author (page 73): "Vivitrol is the breakthrough medicine that will revolutionize the treatment of alcoholism." Really? In its page-after-page of glowing review the author fails to mention any real downside. Such as throughout a randomized trial of Vivitrol craving persisted (leaving patients to struggle over obsessive thoughts and addictive craving that carry the risk of relapse and death) and there was no progressive decrease in heavy drinking days after the end of the trial. [Source: "Naltrexone treatment for alcohol dependency," Journal of the American Medical Association 294(8) (August 24/31, 2005): 899-900] And, those with liver issues should not take Vivitrol, ... a problem for a certain percentage of people that are alcoholic. That the author doesn't even mention some fascinating research into other medications, such as Baclofen -- a generic no less, shows either bias or ignorance of current trends in research and thought. I was trying to look for some positive information from the book to make this review seem more balanced, but all such information can be retrieved elsewhere (other contemporary addiction recovery books or online). Unnecessarily taking money from people struggling with alcoholism or addiction should be considered unethical.

Great self-promotional tool for Dr. Urschel's expensive treatment program by Missouri Mom (Missouri)

1 Stars
September 15, 2009
Dear Dr. Urschel, I found the only new information in your book to be about the course of new medications for the addicted and how those medications can aid in recovery. However, I know of no doctors that a person without insurance can go to and get treated with these wonderful breakthrough tools. It appears as though the only place to go for a complete treatment program is your private pay program, and it cost $37,000. And even though you have a "Donate" site on your page that is supposed to fund scholarships, no one has donated. Perhaps maybe you should be the first one, Dr. Urschel. After all, your book did cost me about $15.99, plus tax, plus shipping.

A New Approach To Addiction Recovery by Richard M. Carrillo (Dallas, TX USA)

5 Stars
August 26, 2009
Let go of outmoded addiction recovery models. Dr. Urshel's "Healing The Addicted Brain" takes a new medical approach to this complex subject. Particularly helpful are the numerous tools and worksheets provided to aid the addict toward successful recovery.

Healing the Addicted Brain - Powerful! by Ellen Drew (Conroe, TX USA)

5 Stars
August 08, 2009
This book was brought to my attention on the Dr. Phil Show when I heard the author, Dr. Urschel, explain why he had written this powerful book. We, as a family, have been dealing with a 50 year old son who has tried so many times to stop his addiction to prescription drugs, mainly opiates. This all started, as do many, from an auto accident where he almost lost his left leg. I, as his mother, have paid for short-term treatments, counseling, bought many books for him and many more attempts to help him back to sobriety, but to no avail. I felt this book was so insightful as to giving scientific facts as to what had happened and was continuing to happen to my son's brain. The response from him when I gave him this book was that it was just another book that repeated what he had read before. However, I have had many acknowledgments and praise from him regarding how Dr. Urschel's book has been the most helpful to him out of anything he has read before!! The fact that the book takes a scientific approach to the brain and how it can be altered, length of time to heal, and what an addict can do when in this condition is the most helpful and powerful and gives the person a chance of hope for the future! I strongly recommend this book to anyone dealing with an addiction of any type since it does address how alcohol affects the brain as well.

New Information on an Old Problem by Dorinda Odesa (Knasas)

4 Stars
August 07, 2009
I think the book informs the reader very well but doesn't give enough information on how to obtain the medical treatment recommended, i.e., the medicine. Where can you find a Doctor that will prescribe the medicine referred to in the book? I intend to pass the book on to family and friends. It is necessary reading for anyone interested in helping the helpless addict.

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